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| October 2009 |
| Sen. Switalski talks about QAAP and the need to improve the Medicaid system in the state. (October 28, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski talks about his efforts to fix the state's Medicaid problems, and vows to work with physicians to come up with a solution. (October 28, 2009) |
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| September 2009 |
| Sen. Switalski speaks in support of an amendment that would allow companies to temporarily reduce the number of hours needed for an employee to be full time with benefits. (September 10, 2009) |
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| June 2009 |
| Sen. Switalski identifies defects in legislation that seeks to prevent fraud in the unemployment insurance system. (June 25, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks on flaws in the Cobo legislation. (June 23, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks on his amendment that would give counties the option of delaying filling judicial vacancies when a judge turns 70 and retires. (June 11, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks again on allowing counties to make decisions about whether to hold elections when a judge ages out of the system. (June 11, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks against an amendment that would remove the ability of counties to manage their budgets where judges are concerned. (June 11, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski introduces an amendment to the judiciary budget that allows a delay in filling judicial openings. (June 10, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski suggests reducing the number of Circuit and Appeals Court judges as a way to downsize state government. (June 4, 2009) |
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| May 2009 |
| Sen. Mickey Switalski explains why he voted no on a federal stimulus supplemental. (May 27, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski's (D-Roseville) proposal to consolidate elections in Michigan would increase voter turnout and save the state millions of dollars. (May 20, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) seeks passage of SJR B, legislation that would allow citizens as young as 16 to vote in school board elections (video 2). (May 20, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) seeks passage of SJR B, legislation that would allow citizens as young as 16 to vote in school board elections. (May 20, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski discusses the governor's recent Executive Order and trooper layoffs. (May 12, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski introduces a bill that would consolidate elections to save the state millions of dollars and increase participation. (May 6, 2009) |
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| March 2009 |
| Sen. Switalski explains why SJR H is a Trojan Horse and, while intended to lower taxes for homeowners, will actually raise them as it cuts funding to vital local services. (March 17, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski defends his opinion that higher wage earners are not the people who need tax breaks right now. (March 12, 2009) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski explains why he feels SB 201 is bad tax policy. (March 12, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski explains how forming a new subcommittee to determine distribution of stimulus dollars could slow job creation. (March 11, 2009) |
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| February 2009 |
| Senator Switalski talks about his bill to require caffeinated beverages to list their caffeine content |
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| Sen. Switalski discusses his child health bills, renewing his call for beverage manufacturers to list caffeine levels on labels. (February 17, 2009) |
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| Senator Switalski's PSA calling for a law requiring drink labels to list caffeine levels. |
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| Senator Switalski lays out some important principles to remember in deciding how to invest federal economic stimulus dollars and improve Michigan's economy. (February 11, 2009) |
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| Senator Switalski responds to the governor's State of the State proposal to emphasize renewable energy in Michigan. |
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| Senator Switalski responds to a specious charge from a Republican colleague that the United States, and Michigan, are descending into |
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| Senator Switalski offers condolences to Republican Senator Ron Jelinek for the death of his wife, Diane. (February 3, 2009) |
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| January 2009 |
| Sen. Switalski discusses possible ways to save government money without cutting services that the public relies on. (January 29, 2009) |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks about the recent death of his mother-in-law. (January 27, 2009) |
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| December 2008 |
| In a Michigan Senate tradition, Sen. Switalski reads his Christmas poem, which summarizes the accomplishments of the Senate in 2008. (December 18, 2008) |
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| June 2008 |
| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) talks about how the market encourages the use of energy efficient appliances, and how Michigan can't afford tax giveaways to consumers who purchase these items. (June 27, 2008) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) talks about Sterling Heights' upcoming 40th anniversary. (June 18, 2008) |
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| May 2008 |
| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on an amendment to the capital outlay budget. He makes the case for including all building projects in the final bill to stimulate the economy and create jobs across the state. (May 27, 2008) |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on his capital outlay compromise amendment, which did not include all of the building projects that were originally passed by the House — 5/27/08 |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) discusses a bill he introduced that would allow 16-year-olds to vote in local school board elections - 5/7/08 |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on an amendment to the capital outlay budget, which leaves out funding for community college and university building projects — 5/1/08 |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) expresses his disappointment in the ability to reach an agreement on the capital outlay budget, which excluded funds for important community college and university building projects, costing the state thousands of jobs — 5/1/08 |
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| March 2008 |
| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on the need to promote financial literacy courses in Michigan schools — 3/6/08 |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) comments on the Capital Outlay bill proposed by Gov. Granholm, which he says will stimulate our economy and create jobs — 3/5/08 |
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| January 2008 |
| Sen. Mickey Switalski comments on the importance of correcting the situation regarding legal immigrants and drivers licenses — 1/24/08 |
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| December 2007 |
| Sen. Switalski (D-Roseville) reads Annus Mirabilis, A Fiscal Odyssey, a poem he wrote to tell the tale of the 2007 legislative year — 12/13/07 |
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| November 2007 |
| Sen. Switalski shares his thoughts on the Michigan presidential primary, which he says should die a peaceful death — 11/20/07 |
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| Sen. Switalski comments on the Republican service tax replacement which sends a message to Wall Street that Michigan has returned to a structural deficit — 11/20/07 |
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| Sen. Switalski speaks against the fiscally irresponsible Senate Republican service tax replacement which uses one-time money and puts Michigan back into a chronic budget deficit — 11/20/07 |
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| October 2007 |
| Sen. Switalski highlights points in the Education budget that show a significant step towards fiscal responsibility — 10/30/07 |
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| September 2007 |
| Sen. Switalski points out that the $363 million in cuts to the school aid budget unfairly singles out at-risk student programs that serve the most vulnerable students - 9/23/07 |
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| Senator Switalski discusses one-time fixes used under Republican budget plan 9/23/07 |
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| Sen. Switalski announces a bipartisan 11-bill package with Sen. Jelinek that will improve standardized testing in K-12 schools — 9/20/07 |
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| Sen. Switalski explains that he will not vote for a continuation budget until a comprehensive budget agreement is in place — 9/17/07 |
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| Senator Switalski Statement on Putting Good Policy Ahead of Politics, Regarding the Budget - September 12, 2007 |
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| Senator Switalski explains his reservations with budget bills |
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| Senator Mickey Switalski discusses his amendment to FAS 109 |
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| August 2007 |
| Senator Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) explains how providing and early out for state employees is simply another gimmick and will not lead us to a long-term balanced budget |
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| Sen. Mickey Switalski (D-Roseville) discusses opposition to the state police budget. |
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