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Area Lawmakers to Host Coffee Hours on Friday
Area Lawmakers to Host Coffee Hours on Friday
Area Lawmakers to Host Coffee Hours on Friday
State Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and State Representative Pam Faris (D-Clio) have scheduled a coffee hour to enable residents to discuss thoughts and suggestions for improving state government or to get help with issues involving specific state agencies...
State Sen. Ananich Receives “Crime Fighter Award”
State Sen. Ananich Receives “Crime Fighter Award”
State Sen. Ananich Receives “Crime Fighter Award”
State Senator Jim Ananich (D-Flint) has been recognized for his efforts in fighting crime. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan - a statewide crime prevention non-profit organization led by more than 500 of the state's best-know police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors and crime survivors - honored Ananich with the "Crime Fighter Award" during a reception at the State Capitol...
Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
The Michigan Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would increase gas taxes over the next four years to raise more than $1 billion annually to fix the state's deteriorating roads and bridges. According to the Detroit Free Press, the wholesale tax would begin at 9% on April 1, 2015 and would gradually increase to 15...
Flint’s Ananich Elected Next Leader of Michigan’s Senate Democratic Caucus
Flint’s Ananich Elected Next Leader of Michigan’s Senate Democratic Caucus
Flint’s Ananich Elected Next Leader of Michigan’s Senate Democratic Caucus
State Senator Jim Ananich of Flint has been elected the next leader of the Michigan Senate Democrats replacing the outgoing Senator Gretchen Whitmer who was term limited. The announcement came on Thursday afternoon and Ananich will begin his leadership term in January when members elected to office earlier this month are sworn in...
State Sen. Ananich to Host Telephone Town Hall on Challenges Faced by Working Families
State Sen. Ananich to Host Telephone Town Hall on Challenges Faced by Working Families
State Sen. Ananich to Host Telephone Town Hall on Challenges Faced by Working Families
State Senator Jim Ananich will host a telephone town hall this weekend to discuss challenges faced by working families. A news release says residents of the 27th District will have a unique opportunity to interact with Ananich and a panel of experts on issues ranging from consumer debt to paid sick leave...
State Legislators Ananich and Phelps to Hold Coffee Hours
State Legislators Ananich and Phelps to Hold Coffee Hours
State Legislators Ananich and Phelps to Hold Coffee Hours
State Senator Jim Ananich and State Representative Phil Phelps will host coffee hours this Friday, September 12th. The pair of lawmakers would like to hear from constituents in their districts about concerns and happenings in Lansing. Ananich represents the 27th Senate District which includes Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Linden, Montrose, Swartz Creek and the townships of Argentine, Clayton, Fenton, F
Gov. Snyder Signs Bills to Increase Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Gov. Snyder Signs Bills to Increase Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Gov. Snyder Signs Bills to Increase Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation on Monday that will increase penalties for drive-by shootings. In a statement, Snyder said "the safety and wellbeing of all Michiganders is and always will be a top priority. These bills will help keep our residents safe while encouraging smart decision making with regard to firearm use...
Public Meeting on Emergency Preparedness Announced
Public Meeting on Emergency Preparedness Announced
Public Meeting on Emergency Preparedness Announced
Genesee County Commissioner Brenda Clack, along with state Senator Jim Ananich, have announced they will host a public meeting next week to give a status report on the work of the Emergency Preparedness Committee. The Emergency Preparedness Committee was formed in response to recent damaging winter weather and has met four times since January...

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