Representative Joe Graves

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...

Legislation introduced by state Rep. Joe Graves would give parents and teachers a break from paying sales tax  on essential back-to-school supplies during the month of August. Graves, a Republican from Argentine Township and representing the 51st House District, said suspension of the 6-percent sales tax on items for the classroom would help parents and teachers better prepare students for the com

State Representative Joe Graves of Argentine Township invites residents to join him during office hours in Fenton and Linden this month. Graves, a Republican, will meet with citizens at the following locations: Monday, March 17th at the Linden Coney Cafe located at 123 Bridge Street from 10 a ... Read More ...

State Representative Joe Graves, R-Argentine Township, announced he will run for re-election on Tuesday. Graves, who represents the 51st House district, filed his paperwork on Monday to appear on the August primary ballot. In a statement, Graves said "our state has made great strides fixing Michigan's economy and addressing crime in our communities...

Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will update Michigan's school safety drill requirements to help ensure students are better prepared in times of emergency. House Bill 4713, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Graves, updates the types of drills schools must conduct and requires school districts to post documentation of completed safety drills on their websites within 30 days of completion,

State Representative Joe Graves will host a town hall tonight on how to identify and fight human trafficking. The Junior League of Flint will co-host the event and joining Graves will be state Rep. Kurt Heise of Plymouth who co-chairs the Michigan Advisory Commission on Human Trafficking, and a representative from the Michigan Attorney General's office...

State Representative Joe Graves is inviting residents of the 51st House District to join him for three office hour sessions in the month of February. Graves, a Republican from Argentine Township, plans to meet with citizens at the following locations: Monday, February 10th at the Holly Donut Shop located at 421 N ... Read More ...

Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill on Tuesday to end aggressive solicitation of victims recovering from personal injury accidents. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Joe Graves of Argentine Township, provides a 30-day waiting period for victims injured in accidents before anyone can use their police accident reports for purposes of solicitation...

The Michigan House and Senate have approved bills known as 'Sales Tax on the Difference' that will affect sales tax on vehicle purchases. When an individual buys a new or used automobile or watercraft in Michigan, the state’s 6 percent sales tax is applied to the full sales price, even if the sale included a trade-in. Unde...

State Rep. Joe Graves has announced he will conduct informal office hours during October with residents of the 51st House District. Graves, R-Argentine Township, will be available to meet with citizens on the following dates and times: Friday, October 11 at noon at Cranberries located at 10250 Hegel Road in Goodrich Monday, October 21 at 9 a ... Read More ...