Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Tuesday, May 14
By Cindy Denby You never know when you may be in a situation where someone will need life-saving care or first aid. As summer continues to get closer it is a great time to brush up on CPR and first aid skills. During the month of May and June the American Heart Association is offering CPR, first aid and CPR renewal classes in Livingston and Genesee counties. The classes are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The dates and times of the classes are below. To find out more information about the classes call 517-548-9112 (Livingston) or 810-407-7285 (Genesee) to register. CPR and First Aid in Livingston County CPR Renewal ONLY in Livingston County CPR and First Aid in Genesee County Michigan House GOP website updated The Michigan House GOP…
Friday, May 10, 2013
House Bills 4465-4466 were approved in Lansing on Tuesday and await a full House vote.
Two house bills that would eliminate the foreign language requirement for high school students were approved in Lansing on Tuesday in the House Education Committee. Currently, students must take two years of foreign language in grades 9-12 to graduate and Hartland High School recently added sign language classes in the district to help complete the requirement. Co-sponsored by State Reps. Cindy Denby, R-Handy Township, and Bill Rogers, R-Genoa Township, House Bills 4465-4466 would also modify required credits in physical education, the arts, career and technical education, science and math, according to the Press & Argus. By eliminating the two-year foreign language credit, the proposal hopes to give students not headed to college more …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Thursday, May 9
By Cindy Denby Spring weather has finally arrived here in Michigan and summer is fast approaching. Over the next few months there are a multitude of state fairs and events taking place across the state, including the Fowlerville Family Fun Fair on July 22-27. The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions has put together a brochure with a calendar of all the fairs and events taking place across the state. I encourage you all to check out the list and explore our state this summer. To get a copy of the brochure please contact my office or visit www.michiganfairs.org. Camping in Michigan Now is the perfect time to book your campground for the summer. As you begin the process make sure to check out the Michigan Camping and Recreation …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
House Bills 4228 and 4338, the Fiscal Year 2014 House Budget, was supported by both Republicans and Independent lawmakers.
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Thursday, April 25
State Representatives Bill Rogers and Cindy Denby today voted to cut government waste and prioritize state funding for schools, roads and public safety. House Bills 4228 and 4338, the Fiscal Year 2014 House Budget, was supported by both Republicans and Independent lawmakers. "Our responsible budgeting over the past two years has delivered positive results across the state," said Denby, R-Fowlerville. "Every dollar we spend comes from the pockets of Michigan taxpayers, so it is our responsibility to spend it wisely. We have been able to deliver tax cuts, increased school funding, a healthier economy and an improved credit rating. Our long term plan is working and we must continue with it to keep Michigan's comeback on course." The House …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Tuesday, April 16
By Cindy Denby Every day there is more evidence that Michigan's economy is becoming healthier, and I am confident that this trend is going to continue. This month Fitch Ratings upgraded Michigan's general credit rating to AA which is the highest it has been since 2007. The upgrade reflects the solid economic and fiscal recovery our state has experienced over the past two years. Additionally, Standard and Poor has updated Michigan's credit outlook to positive. Over the past two years we have worked to make the budget in our state more structurally balanced as well as building up our budget stabilization fund. Michigan has made great strides and with positive ratings from all three Wall Street agencies that progress is being recognized. …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Wednesday, April 10
By Cindy Denby As we move closer to summer and warm temperatures, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like to remind anyone who plans on operating a watercraft this year to take a boating safety course. Anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 1978 may operate a personal watercraft (PWC) without restrictions, but those born after that date must obtain a boater's safety certificate. The minimum age to operate a PWC in Michigan is 14 years old. Classroom and online options are available to those who are interested. Spring is the optimal time to take these courses, so that the safety information you learn is fresh in your mind for the duration of the boating season. For more information and resources, I encourage you to visit the …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Thursday, March 21
By Cindy Denby Protecting hard-working taxpayers in the state is one of my top priorities as your state legislator. With that in mind I voted in committee to pass a bill that will crack down on the fraud and abuse that has become prevalent within the Bridge Card system. The state Bridge Card program provides families and people in need with essential goods and services House Bill 4042 would require the state to perform a monthly check of the Social Security Death Index database. If a recipient is found to be deceased, the department would terminate Bridge Card access. The bill also would require the DHS to check if any recipients or applicants are currently in prison, in which case their access would likewise be terminated. Such common-…
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Saturday, March 2
By Cindy Denby Staying committed to a healthy lifestyle can be very difficult to maintain especially with a busy schedule. The Department of Community Health and the state of Michigan are committed to help Michigan residents get healthy and stay healthy. The MI Healthier Now pledge is available on their website here. Once you take the pledge you will receive a free starter kit in the mail full of resources to help make healthy choices. The kit has many tools for helping to make healthy choices including motivation tips, a grocery planning tips booklet, and menu planner. The best part is that it is free. You can also sign up for twice monthly motivational emails or text messages to keep you going. In today's world everyone is so busy, and …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Friday, February 22
By Cindy Denby Saving for your children's college years can be a daunting task. Every year it seems the cost of a college education increases. The Michigan Education Trust (MET) is an excellent way to invest in your child's future. The trust allows individuals to pre-purchase credit hours toward future tuition at any of the state's public universities, colleges and community college to lock in today's tuition rates. The 2013 enrollment period is ongoing through Sept. 30 of this year. Prices for enrollment are still at 2012 tuition and will continue at that rate until April 30. Starting May 1 the prices will increase by 1.5 percent. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and other family friends can purchase a MET contract for a child. MET …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Lawmaker who represents Hartland provides updates and views on various topics.
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Wednesday, February 13
By Cindy Denby This year improving veteran's rights is a main point in our Action Plan, and I am committed to working towards that goal. Last week Secretary of State Ruth Johnson joined with us to take the first step in working toward that goal by introducing initiatives that are designed to help our Michigan veterans. These initiatives include a bill that would allow for a veterans designation on state driver's license and ID cards. The secretary of state also laid out plans to design a special license plate to raise money for special veteran's funds. These ideas are designed to help the over 600,000 veterans in our state take advantage of the benefits they deserve. It is nice to see that work is already being done for our veterans, …
Susan B.
10:17 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
I agree that SOME students will benefit from learning an additional language, I disagree with it being a mandatory requirement. I have a son with mild learning difficulties and always struggled with school. With all the additional requirements made on students and teachers, we was unable to get the additional guidance and time needed to actually learn. I now have a college student that can't pass… more ›