Tourism and agriculture are key industries in the 107th District. We need to provide additional support for these economic sectors in particular, as well as diversify the job market in northern Michigan and the U.P.
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We are the Great Lakes State, not the Great Waste State!We must reduce the flow of Canadian and out-of-state trash coming into Michigan, including to our own landfill in Chippewa County.
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Michigan is the only state in the country that exempts drug companies from consumer protection laws. A law was passed in 1996 giving total immunity to pharmaceutical companies when their products cause harm or even death.
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I introduced a bill in 2005 that was part of a legislative package to stop large-scale water diversions. I believe the Great Lakes should be held in public trust for our children and future generations to use and enjoy. The Great Lakes and our other waterways are a vital part of our environment and our economy in northern Michigan and the U.P., and they must be protected.
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As we all know, the price of gas has skyrocketed, and so has our dependence on foreign oil. Our citizens pour their hearts into their jobs only to pour their paychecks into the gas pump. I have introduced legislation to help reduce this dependence.
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I support repealing the Single Business Tax. It is out-of-date and it hurts businesses by taxing their payroll, their inventory and the health care insurance they provide to their employees.
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As a father of three girls, two of whom still attend public school, I know firsthand how important it is to support our schools so we can give our kids a quality education.
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Our state has more than 1.8 million Michigan citizens without health care and that must change. All of us deserve affordable health care.
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