SENATE DEFEATS A BILL THAT WOULD HAVE INCREASED INSURANCE RATES FOR MOST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS The state Senate today rejected a proposal that would have increased auto insurance rates--some by nearly 50 percent--for three out of four Michigan drivers.   [more]

MICHIGAN FIRM ESTABLISHING OPERATIONS TO INTRODUCE BREAKTHROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEVICES Grid Logic creates manufacturing and engineering jobs in Michigan  [more]

SEN. GILBERT INTRODUCES BILL CURBING UNNECESSARY TRAVEL State Sen. Jud Gilbert has introduced a measure that will prevent local government officials from taking taxpayer-funded trips out of state unless absolutely necessary.  [more]

SENATE REPUBLICANS REGULATORY EFFICIENCY BILLS SENT TO HOUSE Senate Republicans passed a series of bills today that will make Michigan more competitive and user friendly, said state Sen. Jud Gilbert, lead sponsor of the legislation.  [more]

MICHIGAN SENATE REPUBLICANS TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON BILLS REDUCING BUREAUCRATIC BARRIERS TO GROWTH Regulatory inefficiencies and delays often put a stranglehold on Michigan businesses. In this time of economic uncertainty and increasing joblessness, the Legislature must do what it can to ease regulatory burdens for our job providers  [more]

SEN. GILBERT WELCOMES ALGONAC AND MARINE CITY MINISTER TO SENATE SESSION Photo Advisory  [more]

SEN. GILBERT ISSUES STATEMENT ON STATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING "For jobs, for a stronger economic climate, for the future of our state, we must increase investment in our transportation system. Although I am not necessarily committed to all of the elements introduced in the House today, I pledge to help lead a serious debate and work with my colleagues on finding a solution."  [more]

FILM CREDIT REFORM BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE Two bipartisan reform measures that were introduced Wednesday in the Michigan Senate would cap the states generous film credits, increase the incentives on permanent infrastructure, revitalize commercial production and free up $100 million to help Michigans struggling small businesses.  [more]

SEN. GILBERTS DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilberts district representative, is holding office hours on Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

A STRONG TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR STATES ECONOMY. An op-ed from Senator Jud Gilbert  [more]

GILBERT TO BE AWARDED MAC LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Gilbert is being awarded Legislator of the Year for his strong support of county issues and leadership on transportation, reforming the drain code, and economic development issues.  [more]

SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION ELIMINATING ONEROUS MBT SURCHARGE Senate Bill 1 would phase out the 21.99 percent MBT surcharge over a two-year period. The measure would cut the surcharge by half to 11 percent in 2009 and eliminate it by 2010.   [more]

SENATE APPROVES GILBERT BILL STRENGTHENING COLLECTION OF CHILD-SUPPORT PAYMENTS The casino winnings of deadbeat parents would be used to pay child support under legislation passed unanimously today by the state Senate, said the measures sponsor, Sen. Jud Gilbert.  [more]

SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION ELIMINATING ONEROUS MBT SURCHARGE A bill that removes the surcharge Michigan businesses pay on top of the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) has passed the Senate, said state Sen. Jud Gilbert.   [more]

KEY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MBT PASS OUT OF SENATE FINANCE Sen. Jud Gilbert said that since lawmakers approved a package of MBT film credits earlier this year, concern about the overall costs of the program has increased.  [more]

GILBERT BILL APPLIES DEADBEAT PARENTS' CASINO WINNINGS TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT The casino winnings of deadbeat parents would be used to pay child support under legislation introduced today in the state Senate, said the measure's sponsor, Sen. Jud Gilbert.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT’S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD SEPTEMBER OFFICE HOURS IN LAPEER AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilbert’s district representative, is holding office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Lapeer County and Thursday, Sept. 18 in St. Clair County. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.   [more]

SEN. GILBERT’S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD SEPTEMBER OFFICE HOURS IN LAPEER AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilbert’s district representative, is holding office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Lapeer County and Thursday, Sept. 18 in St. Clair County. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.   [more]

SENATE APPROVES GILBERT BILL PROMPTED BY LOCAL SOLDIER’S LOSS OF PRINCIPAL-RESIDENCE EXEMPTION The Michigan Senate on Thursday unanimously approved Sen. Jud Gilbert’s legislation allowing active-duty military personnel who are absent from their residence to continue to receive a principal residence exemption for rented property.  [more]

FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES GILBERT’S BILL ENABLING SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RESIDENCE EXEMPTION The Michigan Senate Committee on Finance today unanimously approved Sen. Jud Gilbert’s legislation that will allow active-duty military personnel who are absent from their residence to continue to receive a principal residence exemption for rented property.  [more]

GILBERT SECURES $1 MILLION TO ASSIST LOCALS IN PROTECTING MUCH-NEEDED REVENUE The Michigan Senate today approved the 2009 general government budget, which includes $1 million in funding secured by Sen. Jud Gilbert for assisting local units of government and school districts in defending appeals of utility property tax assessments.  [more]

MBT IMPACT ASSESSMENT SUBCOMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY FROM NORTHERN MICHIGAN BUSINESS OWNERS Business owners from across northern Michigan testified before the Senate MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee Monday on ways to improve the state’s new Michigan Business Tax.  [more]

SENATE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE ROAD REFORM PACKAGE Gilbert: Measures ‘will improve our roads in a cost-effective manner’  [more]

LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR INCOME TAX CHECK-OFF OPTION FOR UNITED WAY DONATIONS Bipartisan bills would make it easier for people to donate to the United Way  [more]

SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES GILBERT BILL STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS AGAINST MISUSE OF CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS Regulations preventing the misuse of cemetery trust funds in Michigan will be strengthened under legislation that passed unanimously out of the state Senate Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform on Wednesday  [more]

SEN. GILBERT’S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN KIMBALL, GRANT TOWNSHIP AND YALE Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilbert’s district representative, is holding office hours in Kimball, Grant Township and Yale on April 30. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT’S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS Sen. Gilbert’s district representative to hold office hours in the townships of Almont, Hadley and Marathon  [more]

FINANCE COMMITTEE TAKES UP GILBERT'S BILL RELIEVING LOCAL GROUPS OF FINANCIAL BURDEN OF DEFENDING LARGE TAX APPEALS The Senate Committee on Finance recently took up Sen. Jud Gilbert's legislation that would shift the responsibility for assessing taxes on some large companies from local units of government to the state.  [more]

GILBERT INTRODUCES BILLS TO INCREASE USE AND PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUELS IN MICHIGAN State Sen. Jud Gilbert has introduced legislation that will help increase the use and production of biofuels in the state while reducing our dependence on foreign oil.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN'S DRIVER'S LICENSES The state Senate today passed a six-bill package designed to increase the safety and security of Michigan residents by updating their driver's licenses, said sponsor Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac.  [more]

SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPROVE BILLS STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN'S DRIVER'S LICENSES Senate Bills 962 - 966 call for creating an upgraded "standard" driver's license or state-issued identification card and an optional "enhanced" license or ID. The standard and optional licenses both include improved technology features to increase security.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT OFFERS COMMENTS FOLLOWING STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS "Tonight the governor addressed many of the serious difficulties facing Michigan. The most pressing issue, of course, is our continuing one-state recession and lack of jobs. It is my earnest hope that the governor will work with the Legislature to go beyond simply talking about solutions and enact measures that adequately address the state's problems."  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN IMLAY CITY, LAPEER AND NORTH BRANCH Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding office hours in Imlay City, Lapeer and North Branch on Jan. 29. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

SENATE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PREVENT BRIDGE DISASTERS To help ensure the safety of Michigan motorists, Sens. Jud Gilbert and Tony Stamas introduced legislation Thursday to accelerate the repair of "structurally deficient fracture critical" bridges across the state.  [more]

SENATE LEGISLATION INCREASES THE SAFETY OF MICHIGAN RESIDENTS BY UPDATING DRIVER'S LICENSES Requires legal status and Michigan residency  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN COLUMBUS, FAIR HAVEN AND EAST CHINA Lauren Hager, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding office hours in Columbus, Fair Haven and East China on Dec. 11. Hager will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT TO SPEAK ON THE NEW MICHIGAN BUSINESS TAX AT LUNCHEON IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY State Sen. Jud Gilbert announced today that he will be speaking at an upcoming luncheon addressing the new Michigan Business Tax and its impact on businesses.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT OFFERS COMMENT ON BUDGET RESOLUTION "Passing the continuation budget was the responsible thing to do. It is unfortunate that the governor and some members of the House of Representatives believed the only way to solve the state's budget crisis is by raising taxes. I could not support raising taxes on Michigan families when they could least afford it."  [more]

SENATE PASSES PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS REFORM PACKAGE The Senate has passed legislation aimed at saving local governments and school districts money on the cost of public employee health benefits by developing optional health care pools and opening the process to competition.  [more]

LAWMAKER CALLS FOR TOUGHER REGULATION OF MICHIGAN CEMETERIES Legislation would prohibit using cemetery endowment care trust funds in risky investment schemes  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN COLUMBUS, ALLENTON AND CAPAC Zita Odren, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding office hours in Columbus, Allenton and Capac on July 16. Odren will provide constituents with an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN KIMBALL AND AVOCA Zita Odren, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding office hours in Kimball and Avoca on July 10.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EAST CHINA, MARINE CITY AND FAIR HAVEN Zita Odren, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding office hours in East China, Marine City and Fair Haven on July 9.  [more]

GILBERT BILL EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR LOCAL ROAD FUNDING SENT TO GOVERNOR The state Senate has unanimously passed legislation extending the deadline for those seeking certain state road funding, said bill sponsor Sen. Jud Gilbert.  [more]

SEN. GILBERT'S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHINA AND CASCO Constituents will have an opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns.  [more]

EN. GILBERT’S DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO HOLD THURSDAY OFFICE HOURS IN ST. CLAIR, MARYSVILLE AND PORT HURON Zita Odren, Sen. Gilbert's district representative, is holding Thursday office hours in St. Clair, Marysville and Port Huron.  [more]

SENS. GILBERT AND RICHARDVILLE ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION DURING MICHIGAN CONSERVATION WEEK KICK-OFF EVENT State Sens. Jud Gilbert and Randy Richardville introduced key legislation designed to protect outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing, at the kick-off event for the first-ever Michigan Conservation Week. The event was held today at Cabela's in Dundee.  [more]

GOVERNOR CALLS FOR 2-PERCENT SALES TAX ON SERVICES -- AND A $1.5 BILLION TAX INCREASE ON MICHIGAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES The governor unveiled her 2008 executive budget today, announcing $1.5 billion in new taxes that will intensify the financial drain on Michigan residents already struggling to get by in one of the nation’s worst economies.  [more]

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER BISHOP AND SENATOR GILBERT ANNOUNCE "BEST" PLAN Business and Economic Stimulus Tax (BEST) to stimulate economic growth and cut the taxes of job providers by nearly $300 million  [more]

SENATOR GILBERT APPOINTED TO SEVERAL SENATE COMMITTEES Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, today announced he will be serving as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee during the new legislative session.  [more]

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