Rep. Damoose talks about passage in the House Education Committee today of his HB 5557, part of a two-bill package that would allow Michigan community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing.  Rep. Damoose says he is working to bring universities and community colleges together to work on a comprehensive solution to the long-standing nursing […]

Rep. Yaroch speaks on the House floor Tuesday, prior to passage of his HR 158, which calls on the U.S. Congress to clarify its position on marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Rep. Yaroch says laws in more than half the states, including Michigan, are at variance with federal policy.

Rep. Roth talks about passage by the House Education Committee Tuesday of his HB 5556, part of a two-bill package that would allow Michigan community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The bill now goes to the House. Rep. Roth says the plan will help with a long-standing nursing shortage in northern Michigan and […]

State Rep. Steve Carra, a member of the House Transportation Committee, today told the committee his plan to require long-term contracts for road construction and maintenance could increase road quality and save taxpayer dollars.

State Rep. Bronna Kahle, of Adrian, has introduced a plan to improve the quality of care for people living in nursing homes by establishing clear and consistent standards for Michigan health care surveyors.

State Rep. Pamela Hornberger today voted to approve a bipartisan plan that would allow Michigan community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing.