| 11/2/2011 |
State Sens. Rick Jones and Mike Nofs, both former law enforcement officials, introduced Senate Bill 795 Wednesday to ensure speed limits posted in Michigan are scientific and safe.
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| 9/21/2011 |
Senate initiatives focus on jobs, education, public safety and government reform
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| 6/15/2011 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs introduced legislation Wednesday to help protect Michigans seniors, stop elder abuse and prosecute offenders. Nofs participated in an unveiling of the 15-bill package with lawmakers and advocates on Older Michiganians Day at the state Capitol.
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| 5/19/2011 |
Reforms designed to strengthen the laws concerning the review of cases involving the death of a child were approved Thursday by the Michigan Senate, said Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 4/14/2011 |
Lawmakers resolution declares April Michigan Safe Digging Month
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| 3/28/2011 |
Nofs will be holding three town hall meetings in the 19th Senate District concerning Gov. Rick Snyders proposed budget. The first two meetings will include a special presentation by the Senate Fiscal Agency.
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| 3/22/2011 |
Sen. Mike Nofs announced Tuesday that he will be holding three town hall meetings in the 19th District on March 29 concerning Gov. Rick Snyders proposed 2012-13 budget. The first two meetings will include a special presentation by the Senate Fiscal Agency.
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| 3/16/2011 |
100 Cards Presented to Help Keep Local Families Connected During Overseas Deployment
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| 3/11/2011 |
Sen. Mike Nofs introduced legislation Wednesday as part of a package to help crack down on mortgage fraud and punish offenders.
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| 3/9/2011 |
Sen. Mike Nofs successfully protected death benefits for police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty in emergency manager legislation approved by the Michigan Senate on Wednesday.
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| 2/10/2011 |
Sen. Mike Nofs told the Senate Finance Committee today that eliminating the states personal property tax must be included as part of reforming the tax code and spurring economic development in Michigan.
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| 2/3/2011 |
Residents of the 19th state Senate District who are in need of tax preparation information can obtain the latest Michigan Taxpayers Guide by visiting Sen. Mike Nofs' website, the lawmaker said Thursday.
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| 2/1/2011 |
To help ensure that snowmobile enthusiasts taking to the trails across the state have all the facts they need to enjoy a safe season, Sen. Mike Nofs is offering a 2011 Snowmobile and Safety Guide newsletter filled with information on issues affecting those who enjoy Michigans winter wonderland.
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| 1/19/2011 |
 Governor Snyder made it very clear to all Michiganians that we must think and act differently if we truly want to reinvent our state. The status quo is no longer acceptable, said Nofs, R-Battle Creek. State government has to rethink the way it operates and focus on getting the most value out of each and every tax dollar collected and service provided. Just like our hard working families are doing, government must carefully evaluate where it gets its money and how it spends it.
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| 1/12/2011 |
Nofs was joined at the ceremony by son Michael John Nofs, his wife Julie, and their children Emie and Owen; sister Melody Jenner; sister Michelle Hover; and friends Patti Miller and Sharlie Jones.
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| 11/12/2010 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs and incoming Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville today announced Jackson Community College is to receive $19.5 million to put toward the planning of renovations that will expand the school's Student Services programs and classrooms.
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| 9/29/2010 |
Additional $100,000 to help bolster successful program
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| 9/22/2010 |
The Michigan Senate approved legislation Tuesday that will help protect state taxpayer dollars by preventing cash assistance recipients from withdrawing funds from ATMs located in casinos.
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| 9/16/2010 |
"Residents are especially vulnerable to scams during tough economic times," said Senator Nofs. "It is important that we educate area residents so they do not become victims of fraud. When we arm residents with knowledge of the situation at hand, they are much less likely to become victims."
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| 8/24/2010 |
The Michigan Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation introduced in June by state Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, to classify synthetic cannabinoids and other designer drugs as Schedule 1 controlled substances.
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| 7/28/2010 |
Announces animal care center
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| 7/27/2010 |
Nearly 840,000 gallons of oil leaked into the Kalamazoo River in Marshall Township on Monday, and is spreading westward toward Lake Michigan. State Sen. Mike Nofs has been in contact with authorities who said area residents are strongly encouraged to keep clear of the river until the cleanup is completed.
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| 7/1/2010 |
Nofs bill amends sentencing guidelines
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| 7/1/2010 |
School districts, ISDs and early childhood education will all see increased funding under the Fiscal Year 2011 School Aid budget approved by the state Senate Thursday, said Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 6/22/2010 |
Legislation to classify synthetic cannabinoids, with street names such as K2, Genie and Spice, as Schedule I controlled substances was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, said Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 6/16/2010 |
The Michigan Senate today adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by Sen. Mike Nofs, that urges the Environmental Protection Agency to rescind a recent ruling that will create unnecessary regulatory burdens and additional costs for dairy farmers.
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| 6/15/2010 |
The Michigan Senate on Tuesday recognized July 2010 as Craft Beer Month in Michigan, said state Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 6/3/2010 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs introduced legislation this week that would classify synthetic cannabinoids as Schedule 1 controlled substances.
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| 5/19/2010 |
I have heard loud and clear from the residents of the 19th District that they expect state government to live within its means, just as they have to. I am pleased to report that today, as promised, I voted to resolve Michigan's $1.3 billion deficit without raising taxes by enacting much needed reforms and reducing spending.
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| 5/14/2010 |
The Michigan Senate passed a teacher retirement reform early Friday that will save the state's schools billions of dollars without adding a new health care mandate, and will help save educators' jobs, said Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 4/20/2010 |
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc. plans to create 185 jobs in Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson and Monroe counties in the coming year, said state Sens. Mike Nofs and Cameron S. Brown.
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| 4/20/2010 |
Legislation that increases security at Michigans adult foster care facilities was approved by the state Senate on Tuesday, said Sen. Mike Nofs, sponsor of the bill.
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| 4/13/2010 |
A resolution adopted by the Michigan Senate on Tuesday establishes April 2010 as Youth Financial Literacy Month in the state, said Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek.
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| 3/25/2010 |
The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today convened its first hearing on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's process of granting tax credits after the administration recently awarded a $9.1 million business tax credit to a known felon, who was subsequently rearrested for having violated parole.
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| 3/17/2010 |
A resolution that would freeze a three percent pay rate increase for unionized state employees, and save taxpayers $77.3 million, failed to reach enough votes for passage in the Senate on Wednesday. This was the second attempt by lawmakers to approve the measure.
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| 3/16/2010 |
A proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would continue to allow state residents the freedom to provide for their own health care was defeated Tuesday by opponents in the Michigan Senate.
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| 3/3/2010 |
When campaigning for the Senate last fall, I was proud to have earned the support of thousands of state union employees. With their help, I was fortunate enough to become senator of the 19th District. It was therefore a difficult decision to vote today to freeze a three percent pay increase for those state employees, and one I took no joy in making.
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| 2/24/2010 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs today joined with the majority of his Senate colleagues in voting to eliminate health care benefits for future elected officials.
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| 2/9/2010 |
The state Senate approved legislation today designed to strengthen Michigan law pertaining to the review of child death cases, said Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, who sponsored the measure.
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| 1/27/2010 |
tate Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, announced that February office hours will be held in six locations throughout the 19th Senate District during the month.
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| 1/22/2010 |
State Senator Mike Nofs upheld a Michigan Senate tradition Thursday by providing colleagues with a special meal in honor of his first bill being signed into law.
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| 1/13/2010 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, announced that Friday, January 22 will mark the launch of monthly office hours to be held in three locations in the 19th Senate District as part of his outreach plan to serve local residents.
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| 12/19/2009 |
Measures would qualify Michigan for Race to the Top funds
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| 12/19/2009 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs tonight expressed his condolences to the family and friends of state Rep. Mike Simpson who passed away earlier in the day.
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| 12/17/2009 |
Legislation extending the reporting deadlines for municipalities, including Battle Creek, permitting them to receive funding to continue paying existing debts, is on its way to the governor's desk, said state Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 12/14/2009 |
During my time in the House of Representatives I voted against bans, with and without exemptions, because I believed individuals were in the best position to determine whether to allow smoking in their business establishments, or frequent establishments where smoking was permitted.
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| 12/14/2009 |
The Michigan Senate approved legislation recently that fixes a problem in state tax law by extending reporting deadlines for municipalities, including Battle Creek, permitting them to receive funding to continue to pay existing debts, said state Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 12/10/2009 |
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishops office announced this week that newly elected Senator Mike Nofs has been appointed Vice Chair of the Commerce and Tourism Committee and a member of the Banking and Financial Institutions, and Energy Policy Utilities committees.
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| 12/3/2009 |
Ensuring our children receive an high quality education benefits not just the student, but the community and the state as a whole. The funding this program provides and the reforms this legislation enacts will go a long way to improving education in Michigan.
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| 11/18/2009 |
Plans for two projects expected to generate more than $85 million in private investment and 100 new jobs to Battle Creek were approved Tuesday by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Board, said state Sen. Mike Nofs.
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| 11/16/2009 |
Sen. Mike Nofs co-sponsored legislation this week that would make an individual who donates to a state veterans' home eligible to receive an income tax credit.
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| 11/10/2009 |
State Sen. Mike Nofs was sworn into office at the state Capitol today with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young administering the oath.
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| 11/9/2009 |
Nofs was elected to fill the 19th District Senate seat in a special election Nov. 3. Members of the media are encouraged to attend Nofs swearing-in and first official day in the Senate.
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