BISHOP FORMS LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE POTENTIAL REFORMS
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, today announced the formation of the Senate Law Enforcement Task Force, to examine the relationship between state and local police agencies and identify opportunities for increased integration, cooperation and efficiency. [more]
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SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MIKE BISHOP'S LETTER TO GOVERNOR DETAILING THAT THE SENATE HAS PASSED A BALANCED BUDGET AND IMPLYING THAT HER LATEST VETO OF 20J FUNDS IS A POLITICAL TACTIC.
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BISHOP, JELINEK DISMAYED BY GOVERNORS 20J VETO
Senate Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop and Senate Appropriations Chair Ron Jelinek expressed their disappointment Tuesday after the governor chose to veto nearly $52 million in 20j funding, leaving 40 school districts across Michigan in shock. [more]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: SEN. BISHOP DELIVERS LETTER TO GOV. GRANHOLM
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop today delivered the attached letter to Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm regarding the Senate's transmittal of the remaining six budget bills for her consideration. [more]
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BISHOP NAMES NEW DIRECTORS TO SENATE POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop today announced the following staff members as directors of policy and communications for the Senate Republicans. [more]
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BISHOP FINALIZES K-12 BUDGET; ENACTS MBT RELIEF FOR JOB PROVIDERS
Senate Republicans Thursday passed a 2010 School Aid budget that provides stability for our schools and includes significant savings and budget reforms to phase-out the Michigan Business Tax surcharge and give needed relief to job providers. [more]
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RAISING TAXES AGAIN WON'T FIX STATE BUDGET PROBLEMS
Senate Republicans have worked to balance Michigan's budget deficit without raising taxes on struggling families and businesses. Unfortunately, the governor and legislative Democrats want to increase taxes again -- an approach that doesn't solve the structural budget deficit or fix state government's spending problem. [more]
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PHOTO ADVISORY: SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MIKE BISHOP CONFERS WITH HOUSE SPEAKER ANDY DILLON
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester and House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, left, discuss completing their budget agreement without any new tax increases on Michigan residents. [more]
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DEMS CONSIDER GOP REFORMS
Senate, House Republican plans public for months to balance budget, avoid shutdown, and protect essential services WITHOUT raising taxes [more]
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SENATORS, COMCAST, VOLUNTEERS BUILD RAMP IN ROCHESTER HILLS
Fifth MMAP project completed, providing greater independence for local man [more]
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