SENATE OKS BILL REQUIRING STATE PUBLICATIONS DEPICTING MICHIGAN TO INCLUDE BOTH UPPER & LOWER PENINSULAS The Senate today approved legislation requiring any illustration, image, or depiction of Michigan on a publication produced by a state department or agency to include both the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula, said state Sen. Jason Allen, who voted for the measure.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN BOYNE CITY State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Boyne City on Thursday, Nov. 19. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN ENGADINE State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Engadine on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN TRAVERSE CITY State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Traverse City on Friday, Nov. 6. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION THAT HELPS PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS LEGALLY OPERATE HANDS-ON LEARNING CLINICS The Senate today approved legislation that will allow proprietary schools to continue operating clinics that help students learn in a hands-on atmosphere, said a northern Michigan lawmaker who voted for the measure.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN ST. IGNACE State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in St. Ignace on Thursday, Sept. 3. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Paradise on Sept. 1 and Sault Ste. Marie on Sept. 2. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN CANCELS OFFICE HOURS IN EMMET COUNTY Because the Michigan Senate will be in session at the Michigan Capitol on Thursday, State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has cancelled his scheduled office hours in Petoskey on Aug. 27.  [more]

SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER BIPARTISAN PLAN DEALING WITH THE FUTURE OF HAL PROGRAMS Lawmakers are scheduled to hear testimony from fellow lawmakers and other interested parties regarding the transfer of programs from the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries.   [more]

ALLEN LEGISLATION WOULD ALLOW COUNTIES TO ELIMINATE DRAIN COMMISSIONER POSITION As local governments wrestle with providing essential services in an era of tight budgets, a state lawmaker is introducing a cost-cutting measure that would allow some counties to eliminate the position of drain commissioner.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EMMET COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City , has scheduled office hours in Petoskey on Thursday, Aug. 27. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City , has scheduled office hours in Cheboygan on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009.  [more]

SENATE PANEL TO HOLD HEARING ON FUTURE OF HISTORICAL PROGRAMS Sen. Jason Allen announced today that the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee will hear testimony Wednesday morning on a comprehensive legislative package that would transfer programs from the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries and return them to the Michigan Department of State.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN TRAVERSE CITY State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Traverse City on Friday, July 17. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EAST JORDAN LANSING - State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City , has scheduled office hours in East Jordan on Wednesday, July 8.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CEDARVILLE State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Cedarville on Monday, June 29. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EMMET COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Petoskey on Friday, June 12. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

LAWMAKERS TO HOLD HEARING IN SAUGATUCK ON STATE OF FILM INDUSTRY IN MICHIGAN Media Advisory  [more]

ALLEN INTRODUCES TOURISM FUNDING LEGISLATION Legislation that would create a Tax Increment Financing plan to provide long-term funding for tourism promotion has been introduced in the Michigan Senate by a northern Michigan lawmaker.  [more]

ALLEN RESOLUTION URGES EXTENSION OF DEPREDATION ORDER FOR DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS The Michigan Senate has approved a resolution requesting that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service extend indefinitely the depredation order for double-crested cormorants, said its sponsor, Sen. Jason Allen.  [more]

ALLEN REACTS TO SENATE VOTE ON COBO HALL PACKAGE I helped craft this legislative package because it moves the process forward and puts us one step closer to retaining the show. Thousands of Michigan jobs are directly and indirectly affected by the future of this event and time is of the essence."  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BUY MICHIGAN/HIRE MICHIGAN LEGISLATION The Senate today approved a comprehensive Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan plan that balances the goals of recruiting desperately needed job providers to our state while also ensuring that the benefits of taxpayer dollars go to Michigan residents.  [more]

SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE APPROVES BUY MICHIGAN/HIRE MICHIGAN LEGISLATION The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today approved a Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan plan that balances the goals of recruiting desperately needed job providers to our state while also ensuring that the benefits of taxpayer dollars go to Michigan residents.  [more]

SENATE UNVEILS PLAN TO RETURN HAL PROGRAMS TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE To help streamline government and balance the state budget, the Michigan Senate today unveiled a legislative package that will eliminate the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, and return its programs to the Michigan Department of State.  [more]

SENATE TO ANNOUNCE HAL LEGISLATION Announcement of a legislative package addressing the elimination of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL).  [more]

SENATORS TO HOLD HEALTH CARE WORKGROUP IN PETOSKEY The Making Health Care Affordable & Accessible (MHCAA) workgroup is convening a meeting to discuss ways of making health care affordable for Michigan residents. It is the fourth in a series of workgroups across Michigan on the topic.  [more]

ALLEN TO SERVE ON SENATE AUTO INDUSTRY WORKGROUP Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has been appointed by Senate Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop to serve on the Senate Auto Industry Action Team, a group that will explore how to best support Michigans auto industry and its suppliers.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN SAULT STE. MARIE State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, April 16. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN MACKINAW CITY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Mackinaw City on Thursday, April 16. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHARLEVOIX COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Charlevoix on Wednesday, April 15. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

ALLEN RESOLUTION URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND EXPANSION OF SHIPPING LOCKS AT SAULT STE. MARIE The Michigan Senate today approved a resolution urging the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fully fund the expansion of the shipping locks at Sault Ste. Marie, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored the measure.  [more]

ECONOMIC FORUM IN WORKS FOR CENTRAL LAKE Senator Jason Allen and Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer are bringing state and regional experts to meet with community leaders in Central Lake on April 15 to discuss options and opportunities as northwest Michigan continues to grapple with a struggling economy.  [more]

SENATE OKS EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR MICHIGAN WORKERS The Michigan Senate today approved legislation that authorizes the use of federal funds to finance an extension of unemployment benefits in Michigan, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored a key measure in the package.  [more]

SENATE OKS TRUST FUND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS FOR GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY The Michigan Senate today approved legislation that contains more than $58 million in funding for land acquisition throughout the state, including more than $4 million for two projects in Grand Traverse County, said state Sen. Jason Allen, who voted for the measure.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES BILL DEALING WITH UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE INTEREST If the states economic problems are not reversed by the end of 2010, and unemployment insurance reforms are not enacted, then all of Michigans 220,000 businesses will be subject to a federal tax to pay off the $1.3 billion principal.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEASURE The Michigan Senate today approved legislation introduced by a northern Michigan lawmaker that could help bring jobs to Antrim County.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Cheboygan on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN FIFE LAKE State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Fife Lake on Friday, Jan. 23. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN ELK RAPIDS State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Elk Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 22. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

ALLEN REINTRODUCES TOURISM FUNDING PLAN Legislation that would provide funding to the states tourism industry and help jumpstart Michigans struggling economy has been reintroduced by Sen. Jason Allen, chair of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

LAWMAKERS TOUT MICHIGAN TOURISM, WINTER SPORTS ON ANNUAL SNOWMOBILE TREK Senate and House lawmakers, snowmobile and tourism industry officials and guests will tour Northern Michigans snowmobile trail system to promote winter sports and encourage tourism.  [more]

GOVERNOR SIGNS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX BILL TO HELP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS The governor has signed legislation that beefs up the historic preservation tax credit and helps Michigan downtowns in their redevelopment efforts, said Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, chairman of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EMMET COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Petoskey on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Cheboygan on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHIPPEWA COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Sault Ste. Marie on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. The office hours are open to anyone needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SENATE APPROVES PLAN TO HELP SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAINTENANCE A bipartisan plan that will help maintain and improve the grooming operations on the states snowmobile trails was approved by the Senate today and sent to the governor, said Sen. Jason Allen, chair of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, who sponsored a key bill in the package.  [more]

SENATE SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE APPROVES "MISSING SENIOR" ALERT MEASURE Legislation that will help the public and law enforcement officials locate missing senior citizens was approved Wednesday by a key Senate panel.   [more]

SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE HEARS EXPERT TESTIMONY REGARDING THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY A respected auto industry analyst told state lawmakers today that while the near future is fraught with peril for the Big Three, the long-term prospects for the domestic manufacturers are astoundingly good.   [more]

SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE TO HEAR EXPERT TESTIMONY REGARDING THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY Lawmakers are scheduled to hear testimony from Dr. David Cole, chairman of the Center of Automotive Research, regarding the economic outlook of the automotive industry and its impact on Michigan.  [more]

SENATE PASSES ALLEN LEGISLATION TO HELP CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS The Senate today unanimously approved legislation that will ease the participation of charitable foundations in community and economic development projects, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored the measure.  [more]

MASCOMA ANNOUNCES $49.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL, STATE FUNDING Because state and federal policymakers have secured $49.5 million in funding, the Mascoma Corp. will move forward on constructing a cellulosic fuel facility in Kinross, said Sen. Jason Allen.  [more]

SENATE OKS PLAN TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR MICHIGAN JOB PROVIDERS The state Senate Thursday approved legislation that will help revitalize Michigan’s economy by providing needed tax relief to Michigan’s businesses, said Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City.  [more]

STATE SEN. JASON ALLEN AND STATE REP. BERT JOHNSON OFFER A BI-PARTISAN APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT State Representative Bert Johnson (D - Detroit) and State Senator Jason Allen (R - Traverse City) recently announced their plans to create a privately-financed light-rail system along the Woodward Ave. Corridor in Detroit.  [more]

ALLEN: WORKFORCE TRAINING LEGISLATION WILL HELP REVITALIZE ECONOMY Allen said workforce training legislation will help northern Michigan’s efforts to revitalize economy   [more]

SENATE APPROVES HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX BILL TO HELP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS The Senate has approved legislation that beefs up the historic preservation tax credit and helps Michigan downtowns in their redevelopment efforts, said Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, chairman of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN SCHEDULES AUG. 25 OFFICE HOURS IN SAULT STE. MARIE The office hours are open to anyone needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Traverse City for Tuesday, Aug. 12 beginning at noon. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Cheboygan this Wednesday, July 30. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

BIPARTISAN GROUP OF LAWMAKERS WILL VISIT TRAVERSE CITY TO GATHER INPUT ON MICHIGAN’S FILM INCENTIVE PACKAGE A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is coming to Traverse City on July 28 to hear feedback about the Michigan film incentive package signed into law earlier this year.   [more]

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW Innovative, bipartisan package will nurture urban areas   [more]

GOVERNOR SIGNS ALLEN’S FOOD BANK DONATION TAX CREDIT BILL To help stimulate donations to food banks across the state, the governor has signed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jason Allen, that grants tax credits to individuals making food donations.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN MACKINAC COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in St. Ignace on Tuesday, July 1. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

GOVERNOR SIGNS ALLEN LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO HELP VETERANS KEEP TRACK OF IMPORTANT RECORDS The governor has signed legislation that will help veterans keep track of important information that may be needed eventually for employment reasons or to receive benefits, said Sen. Jason Allen, sponsor of the measure.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES ALLEN LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO HELP CUTTING EDGE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES The Senate today approved legislation designed to nurture cutting edge energy technologies in Michigan, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored the measure.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES ALLEN LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH MICHIGAN ROAD AUTHORITIES The Senate today approved legislation that will examine how much of the 39,700-mile federal-aid-eligible road system in Michigan should be under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored the bill.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN EMMET COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Petoskey on Monday, May 12. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.   [more]

SENATE REPUBLICANS FOCUS ON AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE FOR MICHIGAN RESIDENTS Senate Republicans focus on affordable, accessible health care for Michigan residents  [more]

SEN. ALLEN PROMOTES MICHIGAN CONSERVATION WEEK AND LAND PRESERVATION PLAN WITH LOCAL CONSERVATIONISTS AND BUSINESS LEADERS Sen. Jason Allen today joined local conservationists and business leaders to announce legislation that will help preserve more land in Michigan. The measures were unveiled at a news conference at the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce as part of a series of events associated with the second annual Michigan Conservation Week.  [more]

LAWMAKERS TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON BILL AIDING HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee considers legislation designed to aid Hemlock Semiconductor with a $1.4 billion expansion project.  [more]

ALLEN TO INTRODUCE LAND PRESERVATION LEGISLATION DURING MICHIGAN CONSERVATION WEEK Event will highlight local preservation efforts  [more]

SENATE APPROVES TOURISM PROMOTION FUNDING PLAN The Senate today concurred in the final changes to a bicameral package that secures millions of additional dollars to fund a tourism promotion program while ensuring stricter accountability, said Sen. Jason Allen, chair of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

ALLEN LAUDS DECISION TO HELP MORE MICHIGAN MILITARY FAMILIES AFFORD COLLEGE Sen. Jason Allen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, is commending a decision that allows students of Michigans military families whose parents are transferred out of state to pay in-state tuition rates.  [more]

GOVERNOR SIGNS ALLEN’S MEGA TAX INCENTIVE LEGISLATION INTO STATE LAW Legislation that will help stimulate Michigan’s economy by providing a refundable tax credit to so-called anchor firms was signed by the governor today, said Sen. Jason Allen, who sponsored the measure.   [more]

SENATE APPROVES TOURISM PROMOTION FUNDING PLAN The Senate today approved a funding package that would secure millions of additional dollars to fund a tourism promotion program while ensuring stricter accountability, said Sen. Jason Allen, chair of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

SENATE APPROVES RETAIL INCUBATOR LEGISLATION TO HELP SPUR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT IN MICHIGAN The Senate today approved a measure that allows the creation of retail incubators, a key concept in a comprehensive, bipartisan downtown development package sponsored by Sen. Jason Allen and other members of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

PLAN WILL CREATE JOBS, BOOST ECONOMY BY ATTRACTING FILM INDUSTRY Incentives will make Michigan top filming location in the nation  [more]

SEN. ALLEN CELEBRATES "MARCH IS READING MONTH" WITH AREA STUDENTS Sen. Allen will be reading to students at two northern Michigan elementary schools to celebrate "March is Reading Month."  [more]

PLAN WILL CREATE JOBS, BOOST ECONOMY BY ATTRACTING FILM INDUSTRY Incentives will make Michigan top filming location in the nation  [more]

MEDIA ADVISORY: PLAN TO ATTRACT FILM INDUSTRY HEADS TO JOINT MEETING OF HOUSE, SENATE Bipartisan plan will reel in the film industry, boost economy and create jobs  [more]

SENATE APPROVES ALLEN'S FOOD BANK DONATION TAX CREDIT To help stimulate donations to food banks across the state, the Senate today approved legislation granting tax credits to individuals making food donations.  [more]

MICHIGAN LEGISLATORS SUPPORT TOURISM WITH RECREATIONAL SNOWMOBILE JOURNEY A group of legislative leaders will team with members of the Michigan Snowmobile Association and local snowmobile clubs to explore northern Michigan this weekend, witnessing the positive economic impact created by winter tourism.  [more]

MEDIA ADVISORY: SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON WAYS TO MAKE MICHIGAN MORE ATTRACTIVE TO FILM INDUSTRY Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee to hear testimony on ways to make Michigan more attractive to film industry  [more]

SENATOR JASON ALLEN EARNS PERFECT VOTING RECORD FOR 2007 State Senator Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, was named one of five state senators who did not miss a single vote in 2007.  [more]

SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE FUNDING FOR MACKINAC BRIDGE Legislation to help ensure that the Mackinac Bridge receives the needed funding for critical repairs and upgrades while keeping tolls at a minimum was approved today by the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

ALLEN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE FUNDING FOR MACKINAC BRIDGE Legislation to help ensure that the Mackinac Bridge receives the needed funding for critical repairs and upgrades while keeping tolls at a minimum has been sponsored in the Michigan Senate by Sen. Jason Allen, R- Traverse City.  [more]

SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE PLAN DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Legislation to provide Michigan's cities with planning and development tools to help develop downtown neighborhoods and businesses was announced today by Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, chairman of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN DEMANDS THAT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ALLOW A VOTE ON CONTINUATION BUDGET "The House's continuing failure to act the past several weeks is unfortunate and troubling. Senate Republicans continue to work toward a budget solution and preventing a government shutdown."  [more]

PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US: SEN. ALLEN AND OTHER LAWMAKERS UNVEIL COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE TO ASSIST MICHIGAN MILITARY PERSONNEL Michigan's military veterans have served with honor and distinction in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and the state and nation should support them in their return home, according to a group of state senators who announced a comprehensive veterans legislative package at the Capitol today.  [more]

ALLEN THRILLED SOVEREIGN DEED HAS SELECTED PELLSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT AS FUTURE SITE OF NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER Earlier this year, State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, was part of a bipartisan coalition that sponsored legislation to help northern Michigan remain competitive in the bidding for Sovereign Deed, an innovative company looking to invest at least $75 million in the region.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHIPPEWA COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, Aug. 17. The office hours are open to anyone needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Cheboygan County on Aug. 16. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN ANTRIM COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Central Lake on Thursday, Aug. 2. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHARLEVOIX COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in East Jordan on Monday, July 30. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

ALLEN LEGISLATION WOULD EXPAND MICHIGAN PRISON INDUSTRIES Legislation was introduced in the state Senate today that would allow an expansion of Michigan prison industries while holding the private sector harmless, said its sponsor, Sen. Jason Allen.  [more]

ALLEN RESOLUTION MARKS MACKINAC BRIDGE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY Sen. Jason Allen today introduced a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge's completion.  [more]

SENATE URGES CONGRESS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR VHS FISH DISEASE "The fish disease has recently been discovered in Lake Michigan as well as Budd Lake in Clare County," said Allen, R-Traverse City. "The introduction of this virus into our lakes may drastically change the way we enjoy fishing and boating in Michigan."  [more]

SEN. ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN MACKINAC COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in St. Ignace on Friday, June 8. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION TO HELP EMMET COUNTY ATTRACT SOVEREIGN DEED “It’s a race we can’t afford to lose. Our region has to maximize its potential and this bipartisan package sends an important signal to investors that we really mean business,” said Senator Jason Allen.  [more]

IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED A Guest Column by Sen. Jason Allen  [more]

SEN. ALLEN'S SMOKE-FREE INCENTIVE BILL ENCOURAGES HEALTHY CHOICES WHILE PRESERVING PERSONAL FREEDOM Sen. Jason Allen has introduced an innovative plan that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to food service establishments that voluntarily prohibit smoking within their businesses.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN APPLAUDS SCHEDULED RE-OPENING OF LOCK SYSTEM State Sen. Jason Allen today applauded the scheduled re-opening of the Crooked River lock system, which is set for this Saturday.  [more]

LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO BRING MORE CHOICE, COMPETITION TO ELECTRICITY MARKETS IN MICHIGAN Michigan families and businesses need more opportunities to choose their electric suppliers, to let competition and free enterprise have a larger role in holding down prices and increasing reliability, Republican senators said today as they introduced legislation to expand electric choice.  [more]

SENS. ALLEN AND MCMANUS ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION DURING MICHIGAN CONSERVATION WEEK During a news conference in Clare today, Sens. Michelle McManus and Jason Allen introduced key legislation designed to promote outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing. The lawmakers unveiled the plan at Jay's Sporting Goods as part of a series of events associated with the first-ever Michigan Conservation Week.  [more]

SENS. ALLEN AND MCMANUS TO ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER MICHIGAN CONSERVATION WEEK Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, and Michelle McManus, R-Lake Leelanau, are introducing legislation that will develop new hunting opportunities in Michigan and expand the use of Department of Natural Resources licensing sales methods.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN SPONSORS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE SCHOOL FUNDING EQUITY Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has sponsored a constitutional amendment that would guarantee equal per-pupil funding for school districts throughout the state.  [more]

ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS, VISIT SCHOOLS IN PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled school visits and office hours in Onaway and Rogers City on Friday, April 27. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE APPROVES LEGISLATION TO HELP EMMET COUNTY ATTRACT SOVEREIGN DEED The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism today approved legislation that will help northern Michigan remain competitive in the bidding for an innovative company looking to invest at least $75 million in the region.  [more]

ALLEN RESOLUTION URGES ARMY CORPS TO REPAIR CROOKED RIVER LOCKS The Michigan Senate today approved a resolution urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make the necessary repairs to the Crooked River Lock system.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION CREATING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR MEETING PLACES OF FRATERNAL AND VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, introduced legislation today that creates a tax exemption for property that is the primary meeting place for a fraternal or veterans organization.  [more]

ALLEN RESOLUTION URGES ARMY CORPS TO REPAIR CROOKED RIVER LOCKS State Senator Jason Allen has introduced a resolution urging the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make the necessary repairs to the Crooked River Lock system and get them completed before the start of the 2007 summer tourism season.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN CELEBRATES “MARCH IS READING MONTH” WITH STUDENTS AT GRAND TRAVERSE AND ANTRIM COUNTY SCHOOLS Sen. Allen will be reading to students at two Michigan elementary schools in Grand Traverse and Antrim counties to celebrate “March is Reading Month.”  [more]

ATTRACTING THE FILM INDUSTRY BRINGS DIVIDENDS TO MICHIGAN Thanks to the efforts of many policymakers, Michigan is becoming a more attractive place for filmmakers to consider when searching for a location to shoot motion pictures and commercials.  [more]

SENATE COMMERCE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE TO TOUR DOWNTOWN MIDLAND BUSINESSES State Sens. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, and Tony Stamas, R-Midland, and other members of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee will visit downtown Midland businesses.  [more]

SEN. ALLEN READING TO STUDENTS IN ELLSWORTH AND HARBOR SPRINGS SCHOOLS In honor of Reading Month, Sen. Allen will be sharing the book “Hidden Michigan” with elementary schools throughout March. “Hidden Michigan” is a creative hide-and-seek book highlighting many of the wonderful places and interesting facts of our great state. It was written by Anne Margaret Lewis and Janis Campbell with illustrations by Wendy Popko.  [more]

NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY GOVERNMENT ROAD CLOSURES State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, and state Rep. Howard Walker, R-Traverse City, are introducing legislation that amends the Employment Security Act for situations where a governmental road closure forces a business to make layoffs.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHIPPEWA COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, Feb. 23. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: FUELING MICHIGAN'S FUTURE PROSPERITY Alternative energy has been a hot topic in the last few years for a variety of reasons. For some, it represents a way to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. For others, it is an opportunity to reduce fossil fuel-related pollution. It is also a chance to lower the costs of gasoline, natural gas, and other petroleum based fuels. In Michigan, alternative energy represents all of these things and more.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, has scheduled office hours in Indian River on Friday, Feb. 16. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR DISABLED VETERANS State Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, introduced legislation to help veterans by increasing income tax credits for disabled servicepersons and veterans, or their widow or widower.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF COORDINATED ID SYSTEM ON BORDER CROSSINGS Sen. Jason Allen and his colleagues are asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help states coordinate driver’s licenses with the new passport requirements needed for returning from Canada.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN SPONSORS FOOD BANK DONATION TAX CREDIT To help stimulate donations to food banks across the state, Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, today again introduced legislation granting tax credits to individuals making food donations.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN AVAILABLE FOR COMMENTS FOLLOWING STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Allen will be available that evening and the following day for his reaction and comment regarding the address.  [more]

NORTHERN MICHIGAN COMPANY HELPS LAWMAKERS CELEBRATE PIE DAY The Grand Traverse Pie Company shared the sweet smell of success with members of the Michigan Senate today.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN REINTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY Legislation to help fund water quality improvements for inland lakes was recently reintroduced in the Michigan Senate, said Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN'S 'NEXTENERGY' BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW Legislation encouraging the research, development and use of alternative energies recently became state law, said state Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City.  [more]

SENATOR ALLEN SWORN IN TO REPRESENT 37TH DISTRICT Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, was part of today’s swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor administering the oath of office.  [more]

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