Statement from State Rep. Jim Townsend on the need to replace leaking gas pipelines:
“The explosion caused by a leaking natural gas line on Feb. 27 that killed one man, destroyed [...]
Townsend Appointed to Democratic Vice Chair of Oversight Committee
LANSING — State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) received an appointment as the Democratic vice chairman of the House [...]
Rep. Townsend Helps Citizens Understand Tax Changes at Town Hall
MADISON HEIGHTS - State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) helped local residents understand new changes to Michigan’s income tax, [...]
Townsend Joins Bipartisan, Tri-County Effort to Protect DIA, Zoo Millages
LANSING — Democrats and Republicans from Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties joined together to introduce a package [...]
Statement from Rep. Jim Townsend on the passage of SBs 61-62, which will convert Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan into a nonprofit mutual disability insurer:
“Today, I voted for Senate Bills 61 and 62 after much deliberation. These bills will bring in [...]
Representatives Townsend, Ananich Welcome Work Share Agreement
LANSING - State Representatives Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) and Jim Ananich (D-Flint) said today they stand behind a proposal that will [...]
Townsend Cheers Bill Giving Tax Relief to More Homeowners
LANSING - State Representative Jim Townsend (Royal Oak) today welcomed the Michigan House of Representative’s passage of a bill [...]
Rep. Townsend Hosts Forum to Help Entrepreneurs
ROYAL OAK - State Representative Jim Townsend (Royal Oak) held a forum on small businesses last week to connect [...]
Rep. Townsend: SE Michigan Transportation Forum a First Step
ROMULUS - A forum on transportation attended by more than 60 state legislators and representatives of local [...]
Statement from Rep. Townsend on the Republicans’ refusal to help the unemployed in Michigan
“Today, Michigan House Republicans again gave up a chance to show they care about more than 400,000 [...]