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Senator Mike Nofs (1/20/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, welcomed Bishop Ira Combs, Jr. to the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Combs is the pastor of the Greater Bible Way Temple in Jackson. He began Senate session with an invocation. (1/12/2012)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, speaks at the Michigan Capitol following unanimous Senate approval of his legislation to help protect the states most vulnerable citizens. Senate Bill 454 is part of an 18-bill package designed to help protect Michigans seniors, stop elder abuse and prosecute offenders. Pictured with Nofs is Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton, a lead sponsor of the package. (11/3/2011)

Sens. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, and Bruce Caswell, R-Hillsdale, join Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, in welcoming representatives of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce to the Michigan Capitol. Pictured from left: George Pierson, Brian Drummon, John Gardner, chamber President and CEO Mindy Bradish-Orta, Richardville, Bob Moore, chamber board of directors Chair Dale Moretz, Caswell and Nofs.  (10/27/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, joins Gov. Rick Snyder (right) as the governor signs his legislation to combat mortgage fraud and punish offenders. Public Act 203, sponsored by Nofs, is part of an eight-bill package to protect Michigan consumers.  (10/20/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, and Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, (left) welcome the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy cadets and Director Jim Luce (right) to the state Capitol.  (10/12/2011)

Senator Mike Nofs speaking with MDOT director Kirk Steudel during the Economic Development Committee tour of the proposed New International Trade Crossing site.  (8/16/2011)

The Economic Development Committee nspecting current construction on the Ambassador Bridge. (8/15/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, (left) talks with Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle (center) on Monday, August 15, 2011, during a legislative tour of the proposed international bridge crossing between Detroit and Windsor. (8/15/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, speaks about the devastating impacts of methamphetamine and the importance of punishing criminals who attempt to circumvent state law by using a fake ID to acquire large quantities of cold medications for illicit purposes. Gov. Rick Snyder (right) signed Nofs legislation into law, making it a misdemeanor to use or attempt to use a fake ID to purchase a product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, except in the case of undercover or police operations. (7/15/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, watches Gov. Rick Snyder sign legislation to combat methamphetamine production by limiting the amount of the drugs main ingredient an individual can purchase and requiring the use of an online tracking system to enforce the limits. Nofs bill, Public Act 85 of 2011, prohibits the use of a false ID to purchase a product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Joining Nofs and the governor are Sen. John Proos, R-St. Joseph, (center) and Van Buren County Sheriff Dale Gribler.  (7/15/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, listens to Dr. Daniel Phelan (left) as he testifies before the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on the reasons he supports Nofs liquor license reform bill. Phelan is president of Jackson Community College and supports Senate Bill 502, which would allow the Liquor Control Commission to issue a liquor license to a community college or university that wishes to serve alcohol as part of its culinary or hospitality program instruction or in conjunction with limited school sponsored events. (7/13/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, introduces legislation to strengthen protections for elderly Michiganians facing acts of physical, emotional, and financial abuse at a press conference with lawmakers and advocates at the Michigan Capitol. Pictured with Nofs are Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, (left) and Rep. Holly Hughes, R-Montague. (6/15/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, places a folded American flag in a basket on the Senate floor in remembrance of Senior Airman James A. Hansen of Athens, MI. Michigans military heroes who defended freedom and sacrificed their lives the past year in the war on terror were honored during the Michigan Senates 17th Annual Memorial Day Service.  (5/26/2011)

Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, presents an honorary tribute to Academy Director Jim Luce and cadets from the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy. The academy was recognized for earning the 2010 Post Residential National Award as well as attaining an 80 percent GED pass rate for cadets taking the exam. (5/4/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, listens to Joseph Dunigan testify before the Senate Finance Committee in support of Nofs legislation to eliminate the state's personal property tax on businesses. Dunigan is president of Dunigan Bros. Inc. in Jackson, which has been a leader in underground construction since 1945.  (2/9/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, pictured center, greeted Ms. Shannon Tinkle's third and fourth grade students from Jackson's DaVinci Primary school in Nofs's Capitol office after Senate session on Wednesday, January 26.  (1/26/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, is administered the oath of office by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. Standing with Nofs is 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. Michigan senators were sworn in on the first session day of the 96th Legislature.  (1/12/2011)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek and Gov. Jennifer Granholm pose for a photo after legislation designed to help prevent costly and dangerous energy theft was signed in to law. Senate Bill 1314, sponsored by Sen. Nofs, establishes sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of felony assault on a utility worker. (7/21/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, testifies in support of Senate Bill 1373, which classifies synthetic marijuana, like K2, as Schedule I substances in Michigan. Ms. Suzanne Horsfall, executive director of the Substance Abuse Council of Calhoun Co., pictured center, and Ms. Janet Miles, chair of the Substance Abuse Council Board of Directors joined Nofs. SB 1373, sponsored by Nofs, was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee. (6/22/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, pictured right, presents Dave Adams with a framed copy of Senate Resolution 140. The resolution declares April 2010 Youth Financial Literacy Month in Michigan, and urges parents, schools, businesses, community organizations, and units of government to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities in order to raise public awareness about the need for increased financial literacy in schools and amongst children. (4/13/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, welcomes members of the Boy Scouts Southwest Michigan Council to the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Pictured with Nofs are, from left to right, (Back) Dan Busby, Gene Dillenbeck, Alex Johnson, Bill Semarn, Tanner Micklatcher, and (Front) Nathaniel Micklatcher, David Ghosh, Nick Ghosh and Ethan Semarn.  (2/10/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, presents Michigan International Speedway Director of Guest Services Tim Booth with a special Michigan Senate tribute. Booth was recently named the 2009 recipient of the Home Depot National Motorsports Press Association Humanitarian Award for his work in organizing blood drives for the American Red Cross. Booth beat out NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Tony Stewart and Greg Biffle for the award.  (2/4/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, presents a special tribute to Ms. Tina Maule, of Jackson, during the 2010 Michigan Works! Association Alumni Celebration. Maule successfully landed a job with the help of the South Central Michigan Works! branch office in Jackson. (1/26/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, greets Ms. McLain's 3rd grade class from Gordon Elementary School in Marshall at the state Capitol.  (1/14/2010)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, speaks to his colleagues after his first bill was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate Bills 1005 and 1006 provide assistance for the City of Battle Creek by fixing state law so the city will be able to continue to meet its debt obligations. (12/10/2009)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, addresses the Senate chamber upon being sworn-in as senator of the 19th District. (11/10/2009)

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, is administered the oath of office at his swearing-in by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young. Accompanying Nofs was his his mother Terry Nofs, sister Melodie Jenner, and nephew and godson Ryan Jenner. Nofs represents the 19th state Senate District, which covers Calhoun and Jackson counties. (11/10/2009)

Senator-elect Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, was invited to address his fellow Senate Republican colleagues Wednesday, a day after voters elected him to fill the vacated 19th state Senate District that covers Calhoun and Jackson counties (11/4/2009)