Oakland County Dems Unveil Blueprint for Michigan’s Families
SOUTHFIELD — Oakland County Democrats in the state House and Senate announced a defining package of bills [...]
Fixing Our Roads
My Democratic colleagues and I have been urging Republican leaders to work with us to find a [...]
Who pays taxes in Michigan?
Ever wonder what percent of your income you pay in state and local taxes? Our system for [...]
Statement from House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) on the ending of Aramark’s contract to provide food services to Michigan prisons:
“Gov. Rick Snyder did the sensible thing when he decided to end Aramark’s contract to operate food [...]
Rep. Wittenberg: Tax Equality Should be Addressed at the State Level
LANSING — State Representative Robert Wittenberg (D-Oak Park) doubled-down on his support of Rep. Jim Townsend’s (D-Royal [...]
Statement from Rep. Jim Townsend’s on the Senate Republican’s “Reverse-Robin-Hood” Road Plan
“The Senate Republican’s 'reverse-Robin-Hood' road plan would increase taxes on low- and middle-income families in a failed attempt to fix [...]
Statement from State Rep. Jim Townsend on his tax equality plan:
“It’s time for a real discussion about tax equality. “Yet again, House Republicans want to increase [...]
Statement from State Rep. Jim Townsend on his vote against the School Aid Fund budget
“I voted against next year’s education budget, which would divert $462 million, or $309 per student, in [...]
Statement from Rep. Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) Speaker Kevin Cotter’s “Roads Plan”:
“Low- and middle-income families are overtaxed, fed up and want the wealthy and well-connected to pay their [...]
Townsend Calls for Universal Background Checks for All Firearm Purchases
LANSING — State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) introduced legislation today requiring universal background checks for all [...]