Articles tagged: Adam Zemke
Zemke introduces legislation to repeal ban on domestic partner benefits in Michigan
Posted: 21 hours agoState Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has introduced a bill that would reverse the state's ban on extending health benefits to domestic partners of public employees. The legislation, House Bill 4742, would repeal Public Act ... Read more »
Washtenaw County legislators back women's health bills aimed at improving access to care
Posted: May 13, 2013Five Washtenaw County state legislators announced their support Monday for a package of four bills and three resolutions introduced by Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives regarding women's health care. Read more »
New bills would allow districts to spend sinking fund money on technology, transportation
Posted: Apr 17, 2013Two new bills recently introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would lessen restrictions on how school districts are allowed to spend sinking fund money. Read more »
House Democrats announce 6-bill legislative package to provide middle-class tax relief
Posted: Apr 15, 2013State lawmakers from Washtenaw County joined with fellow House Democrats on Monday to announce a new plan for middle-class tax relief in Michigan. Read more »
House Democrats plan to announce middle-class tax relief plan
Posted: Apr 14, 2013Washtenaw County's four state representatives are planning to hold a press conference Monday morning to announce a tax relief plan for middle-class workers and senior citizens. House Democrats are unveiling the plan as many Michiganders ... Read more »
Rutledge and Zemke on task force looking at ways to help Michigan schools
Posted: Apr 11, 2013Two state representatives from Washtenaw County — David Rutledge and Adam Zemke — have been appointed to a task force charged with finding solutions for Michigan's struggling schools. The task force was created by House ... Read more »
New bills removing limits on sinking funds could benefit Ann Arbor schools for future millages
Posted: Mar 13, 2013The Ann Arbor Public Schools soon will ask voters to support a renewal of its sinking fund millage, and a series of new bills in the Michigan House of Representatives could changes how school districts across the state can use sinking fund dollars. Read more »
Have something to say about government in Michigan? Bend the ear of Ann Arbor's state reps Monday
Posted: Feb 24, 2013Washtenaw County's four Democratic state representatives in the Michigan legislature will be hosting a town hall Monday in Ann Arbor to hear local concerns from the public. Read more »
Rep. Adam Zemke to serve on Governor's Talent Investment Board
Posted: Feb 18, 2013State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has been appointed to the Governor's Talent Investment Board by House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills. Zemke said he's honored to be one of two members of the ... Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor lawmakers call for action on climate change
Posted: Feb 16, 2013Three state lawmakers from Ann Arbor went on record this week raising concerns about global warming and together issued a call for action on climate change. Read more »
Washtenaw County's state lawmakers embrace aspects of Rick Snyder's budget plan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Washtenaw County lawmakers say they're encouraged by budget proposals recommended by Gov. Rick Snyder, including increased education funding and an expansion of Medicaid. Read more »
Washtenaw County's freshmen lawmakers land key legislative assignments in Michigan House
Posted: Jan 29, 2013Washtenaw County's two newest representatives in the Michigan House say they're ready to get to work on tough issues facing the state after receiving key committee assignments. Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger announced the new ... Read more »
with poll: Washtenaw County lawmakers want specifics from governor on how to raise funding for roads
Posted: Jan 17, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder issued a challenge to state lawmakers in his state of the State of the State address Wednesday night: Set politics aside and solve Michigan's road funding crisis. Read more »
Driskell and Zemke take oath of office, reiterate pledge to make education a top priority
Posted: Jan 09, 2013Washtenaw County's two newest representatives in the Michigan House reiterated their pledge to make education a top priority as they were sworn into office on Wednesday. Read more »
Democrats in Washtenaw County condemn Republicans for fast-tracking right-to-work legislation
Posted: Dec 07, 2012Thursday's passage of right-to-work legislation by Republicans in the Michigan House and Senate is stirring up strong emotions in Washtenaw County. State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Superior Township, expressed his frustrations shortly after the first bill ... Read more »
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