BISHOP APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF GREAT LAKES WATER COMPACT
Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop (R-Rochester) spoke on the Senate floor today in support of passage of the Great Lakes Water Compact. (6/25/2008)
BISHOP COMMENTS ON NEW JOB NUMBERS
"While the new unemployment figures are certainly shocking and disappointing, they serve as another reminder that state government must make the necessary cuts to reduce the size and scope of government. While the unemployment numbers are a dark cloud for our state, there is a silver lining which is the recognition that we must change our approach to governing, fundamentally." (6/18/2008)
BISHOP URGES HOUSE TO TRANSMIT PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN
"The public has spoken and the Legislature has spoken. It?s time House leadership stopped impeding the democratic process and sent the bill to the governor." (6/6/2008)
BISHOP, MCMANUS DISCUSS CAPITAL OUTLAY STATUS
"Of all the bad decisions made by House Democrats, this one takes the cake. It?s bad enough to have an agenda aimed solely at raising taxes and increasing government, but now the House Democrats have purposefully rejected federal funds necessary to assist our struggling airports and infrastructure. The money is gone and it?s not coming back. Democrats have no concern because next year they?ll just ask the citizens to pay higher taxes to fill the revenue hole." (5/28/2008)
BISHOP DISCUSSES CAPITAL OUTLAY LEGISLATION
"We must be absolutely sure we can pay off our debt in the future. That means we must not borrow and spend more than we can afford. To do so will only bring us future budget shortfalls." (5/1/2008)
BISHOP PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF HOMEOWNER STIMULUS PLAN
Senate Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop (R-Rochester) today applauded Senate passage of measures to alleviate Michigan?s current housing slump. (3/27/2008)
BISHOP VOTES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop (R-Rochester) today praised the Senates passage of legislation to reduce Michigans dependence on fossil fuels. The three-bill package incentivizes use of renewable energy and requires state government to lead by example in consuming more renewable energy. (3/27/2008)
BISHOP COMMENTS ON DETROIT MAYOR INDICTMENT
"Too many things are at stake: the revitalization of the core business district, the creation of new jobs, safe and productive learning environments for the children, safety of families, the fundamental sense of trust and confidence our citizens have for their government." (3/24/2008)
BISHOP COMMENTS ON DEM. PRIMARY DO-OVER
Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop (R-Rochester) today discussed on the Senate floor the proposed "do-over" of the Jan. 15 Democratic presidential primary election. (3/20/2008)
BISHOP COMMENTS ON HOMEOWNER RELIEF
"If House Democrats are sincere in their desire to reverse their support of tax increases and greater government regulation, Senate Republicans would be delighted to assist their efforts for relief. However, the Senate Republican Caucus refuses to return to policies of one-time quick fixes. What we will support is real and lasting property tax relief." (3/10/2008)
BISHOP CALLS ON STATE TO KEEP KIDS SAFE ON MYSPACE
Urges Governor to Use Existing Children's Protection Registry (3/10/2008)