April 2011

Residents from all over southeast Michigan gathered Monday evening at MacRay Banquet and Event Center in Harrison Township to voice their thoughts and concerns over the government’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as well as hear presentations from various state and federal agencies. The event, organized by State Representative Anthony Forlini (R-Harrison Township), included members of [...]

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Plans for a water trail along Lake St. Clair are expected to be completed this summer, MSU Extension and Michigan Sea Grant officials told the Board of Commissioners’ Economic Development Committee Thursday. The trail, which will be suited for all levels of open water kayaking and other paddling sports, will link to existing water trails [...]

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State Rep. Jeff Farrington today expressed his disappointment with House Democrats who blocked a resolution that would have saved the state $11.4 million by rescinding health benefits to roommates of state employees and their dependents.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 rescinds the increase in rates of compensation recommended by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) with the [...]

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First of all, let me thank all of you for your firm commitment to the conservative values we all share.  During the campaign last fall I signed the Republican Pledge to America in which I promised that I would vote to reduce domestic discretionary spending by $100 billion below the level requested by President Obama [...]

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This Friday (April 15) is the world premiere of Atlas Shrugged, Part 1. I can’t think of a better place to be than in a theater to see it. The Macomb YRs will be attending the 7:30 showing at the AMC forum 30 on Hall and Mound roads in Sterling Heights. Click here for more [...]

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