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Legislative News
DSAM Supported Candidates Win Big PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 11 August 2010

capitolnight.jpg Candidates endorsed by the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan won in 79% of the races run in the latest primary election.

A great showing from DSAM's candidates and great showing from DSAM members showing their active support of those that stand up for them in the legislature.

Click the "Read More" button below to see the list of DSAM supported candidates that won their races.

Click here to learn how to become endorsed by DSAM.

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DSAM's 2010 Legislative Survey PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 02 August 2010
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The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan's 2010 Legislative Survey is now available to all candidates for office in Michigan. Click below to download the survey and return it to GCSI Services care of Theresa Lark at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

In order for you to be considered for DSAM's support the survey must be returned by September 15th, 2010!

Click here to download the 2010 Legislative Survey
 
Granholm's 2011 Budget Executive Summary PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 20 February 2010

granholm.jpgGovernor Granholm on Thursday, February 11, 2010, unveiled her executive budget proposal for the State of Michigan’s 2011 fiscal year, which is slated to begin on October 1, 2010 and end on September 30, 2011.

The General Fund spending plan calls for roughly $8.9 billion worth of state spending that would be supported with about $7.8 billion in state revenue. The $1.1 billion difference would be closed with an about $570 million worth of program cuts and reforms and about $514 million in anticipated federal stimulus money.

The School Aid Fund spending prescribes about $12.9 billion worth of state spending on Michigan K-12 school districts that would be supported with $12.5 billion in taxpayer dollars, with the difference being made up with revenue adjustments and reforms. 

For Highlights of the Granholm proposal hit the "Read More" link

Click here to download the full 2011 Budget Executive Summary
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GCSI Interview's Bill Hardiman and Pete Hoekstra PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 20 February 2010
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GCSI last week sat down with Senate Republican Bill Hardiman who is the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee Chair to talk about who the state is set to fall $84 million short on the match dollars it needs to bring down some  $475  million  in  federal  road  funds.

Click here to download the interview with Bill Hardiman

GCSI, this week, also talked to U.S. Congressional Republican, and Gubernatorial candidate, Pete Hoekstra about his run for Governor.

Click here to download the interview with Pete Hoekstra

 
Michigan Texting while Driving Ban Close to a Reality PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 07 February 2010

texting.jpgLast week the Michigan senate passed a bill making texting while driving illegal as a secondary offense. This bill must be reconciled against a competing house bill, but the legislation does appear to be headed to the Governor's desk eventually.

Senator Kahn address his support for the bill in his latest podcast.

Click below to listen to Senator Kahn's podcast