As I continue working to create jobs, support our middle-class families and strengthen our community, I want to keep you up-to-date on the work I’m doing in Lansing on behalf of the 60th District.
Targeting Unsanitary Medical Practices:
I recently joined my colleagues in passing a bipartisan plan to crack down on unsanitary medical practices by prohibiting doctors and other health care providers from reusing needles and other medical equipment. It’s important to practice proper medical procedures to prevent the spread of potentially fatal diseases, and doctors and other health care professionals should be held accountable when they cut corners and put our loved ones’ health at risk. The plan is now set to become law.
Protecting our taxpayer dollars:
I was appalled when I heard that the state had awarded a $9.1 million economic development incentive to a convicted felon. Last week when the House passed a plan that I sponsored to help ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are used wisely to create jobs and increase transparency and accountability in the awarding of state economic development incentives. The plan, known as the Corporate Responsibility Act, includes mandatory criminal background checks on those applying for incentives in order to prevent the abuse of state tax credits.
While I believe incentives are a great way to attract and grow new businesses to Michigan and create jobs for our workers, they must be used properly with oversight and accountability. We must use taxpayer dollars efficiently and wisely to get our residents working again and to turn our economy around. While it’s a shame these safeguards weren’t already in place, this plan will make sure that taxpayer funds are not wasted and help avoid a similar situation from happening again.
Protecting More Seniors from the Flu
I’m pleased to announce that the Governor recently signed my plan to help protect Michigan’s seniors and most vulnerable residents from the potentially life-threatening influenza virus into law. These are the kind of proactive steps we need to make sure our residents stay healthy and safe, and to help prevent our seniors from becoming seriously ill. I’m happy that my colleagues and I were able to work together and create this important protection for our residents.
Help for struggling homeowners
A new state law that I helped pass last year provides a 90-day lifeline to families in danger of losing their home. Under the new law, lenders must work with you to avoid foreclosure.
Here’s what you need to do:
1.) Open all mail from your lender. If you’re behind on your payments in this tough economy and are at risk of foreclosure, you will receive a notice in the mail explaining your right to work with both your lender and a certified housing counselor.
