E-Newsletter, June 6, 2008
PROGRESS MICHIGAN LENDS SUPPORT FOR FORECLOSURE MORATORIUM
Progress Michigan has recently come forward to support the Senate Democrat’s efforts to end Michigan’s foreclosure crisis by taking action to step in and stand up for those who are losing their homes. To help prevent foreclosures, I’ve supported my colleague’s legislation to create a foreclosure moratorium to give homeowners an opportunity to get back on their feet and make regular payments, ultimately helping them keep their homes. For a more in-depth discussion of this legislation, please read this press release.
Nearly everyone in the state is being affected by this epidemic whether it is our families, neighbors or ourselves. By freezing foreclosures, we can focus our efforts more on transforming the state’s economy.
AUTISM BILLS HEAD TO THE SENATE FLOOR
Earlier this week, I presented testimony to the Senate Finance Committee regarding Senate Bill 957, a bill I sponsored which will establish a fund in the Department of Community Health to provide grants to hospitals or universities for research, diagnosis, and treatment of autism. Money for the fund would come from the income tax check-off for an autism research fund proposed by Senate Bill 958.
With our country’s startling autism rate of roughly one in every 150 children born, this is an epidemic that we simply cannot ignore. Providing grants for research related to autism will help raise awareness of the disease as well as help provide information on the early development of autism and possible ways to assess young children. Considering how many families are affected by autism, we need to take immediate action in fighting this condition.
GOVERNOR SIGNS ECONOMIC GROWTH BILLS TO KEEP JOBS IN MICHIGAN
This past week I joined my colleagues Senator Mark Schauer and Senator Hansen Clarke to attend the signing of Senate Bills 1187-90, a bipartisan package of legislation I supported to allow companies to apply for and receive Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credits.
These tax credits are offered based on a company’s number of retained jobs, which will help attract businesses to Michigan and generate new jobs. These measures will also prevent nearby states from luring jobs away from Michigan. I’m confident this investment in our workforce will help strengthen our economy and get the state’s men and women back to work. You can see a photo of me with Senator Mark Schauer and Senator Hansen Clarke click here.
SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE BRANCH OFFICE IN DEARBORN HEIGHTS
The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office will be visiting Dearborn Heights on June 18th and 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m. both days. On Wednesday, June 18th, the mobile office is at the Berwyn Senior Citizens Center, 26155 Richard St. On Thursday, June 19th, it is at the Eton Senior Center, 4900 Pardee Ave.
The Mobile Branch Office offers visitors a convenient option to conduct their Department of State business. The facility is a full-service Secretary of State branch office and is accessible to people with disabilities.
TALK TIME WITH TUPAC: COFFEE HOUR TIMES & LOCATIONS
Detroit Coffee Hour: Every First Friday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Mary's Grill, 20804 Plymouth Road
Dearborn Heights Coffee Hour: Every Third Friday, 10 - 11 a.m.
McDonald’s, 6412 North Telegraph Road
Inkster Coffee Hour: Every Second Friday, 10 - 11 a.m.
McDonald’s, 27125 Cherry Hill Road
You are invited to attend whichever coffee hours work best for your schedule. If you are interested in joining me, please call my office toll-free at 1-866-262-7305 in order to confirm your attendance. Please be sure to leave a message if you call after hours.
