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State Senator Roger Kahn
R-Saginaw (1/10/2007)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Chaplain LTC James R. Chapin, Jr. of Wesleyan Church and the Michigan Army National Guard to the state Capitol. Chapin led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor for session. (12/7/2011)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, recently welcomed Freeland residents Tim and Logan Vasicek to the state Capitol. An active member of Boy Scout Troop 323 of Freeland, Logan has achieved numerous awards for his dedication to scouting. The pair traveled to the Capitol to celebrate Logans birthday on Oct. 27. (10/27/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, honored the Catholic Federal Credit Union on reaching the milestone of awarding $1 million in scholarships to local students. The scholarship program was established in 1982 in remembrance of Monsignor Eugene A. Forbes legacy. Since then, more than 2,000 scholarships have been awarded. Kahn presented credit union officials with a special Senate tribute to mark the occasion. (10/27/2011)

LANSING Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (from left) welcomed Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan Commissioner Gilberto Guevara of Saginaw County and Executive Director Marylou Olivarez Mason to the state Capitol for Hispanic Advocacy Day. Kahn is the proud sponsor of Senate Resolution 90, which recognizes Oct. 20, 2011 as Hispanic Advocacy Day. The resolution has been approved by the Senate. (10/20/2011)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, unveils his legislation to ban cadmium and mercury from use in childrens products. Senate Bill 764 would classify cadmium and mercury as heavy metals and add them to the states toxic substance list for childrens products. His other measure, SB 765, would create a Childrens Safe Products Advisory Council within the Michigan Department of Community Health. (10/18/2011)

LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (right) and Maple Grove Fire Department Chief Tom Quaderer (left) joined Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Tuesday as a measure to help train future firefighters was signed into law. Sponsored by Kahn, Public Act 153 of 2011 (Senate Bill 212) provides for a firefighter training program for high school students 16 years or older. Schools could partner with their local fire department to provide the program. (9/27/2011)

LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, M.D., joined Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday as measures to help fund state Medicaid were signed into law. Sponsored by Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, Public Acts 141 and 142 of 2011 (Senate Bills 347 and 348) will provide $1.2 billion for the health care of needy Michigan residents. (9/20/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Brian Wakeman (left) and Rodney Wakeman (right) to the state Capitol on Wednesday. The brothers own Wakeman Funeral Home in Saginaw and were honored by Kahn with a special Senate tribute in celebration of the funeral homes 100th anniversary. (9/15/2011)

LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, recently received the Go To Bat Award from members of the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority. The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards bestows the honor on individuals outside of the public mental health system who exemplify extraordinary concern, advocacy or leadership aimed at improving the quality and quantity of community-based mental health services for persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Michigan.  (8/30/2011)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, M.D. welcomes the Wayne State University School of Medicine incoming class of 2015 during the traditional White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 6 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit.  (8/6/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Rabbi Yechiel Morris of Young Israel in Southfield and his children to the state Capitol Thursday. Morris led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor for session. Kahn and Morris (back, from left) are pictured with the rabbis children Dovid (front, from left), Meira and Ezra Morris. (6/30/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Rabbi Yechiel Morris of Young Israel in Southfield and his children to the state Capitol Thursday. Morris led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor for session. Kahn and Morris (back, from left) are pictured with the rabbis children Dovid (front, from left), Meira and Ezra Morris. (6/30/2011)

Gov. Rick Snyder was joined by Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt, and Boy Scouts from across the state as he signed Public Act 66 of 2011 (Senate Bill 104) into law. Sponsored by Kahn, the new law creates a fundraising license plate recognizing the Boy Scouts of America. (6/28/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt, join Boy Scouts from across the state as Gov. Rick Snyder signs Public Act 66 of 2011 (Senate Bill 104) into law. Sponsored by Kahn, the new law creates a fundraising license plate recognizing the Boy Scouts of America. (6/28/2011)

In remembrance of fallen soldier Spc. De'Angelo Snow, Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, places a folded American flag in a basket on the Senate floor during the chambers 17th Annual Memorial Day Service. Michigans military heroes who defended freedom and sacrificed their lives the past year in the war on terror were honored during the special ceremony. (5/27/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Thomas Township resident Michael J. Wegner (center) to the state Capitol Thursday. Kahn honored Wegner with a special Senate tribute for his years of service to the community. Wegner, who was joined by his wife Janice Wegner, served on the Swan Valley Board of Education, the Saginaw County Intermediate School District Board of Education and the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners. He also served as the Thomas Township clerk and is currently a member of the Thomas Township Zoning Board of Appeals.  (3/17/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Thomas Township resident Michael J. Wegner (center) to the state Capitol Thursday. Kahn honored Wegner with a special Senate tribute for his years of service to the community. Wegner, who was joined by his wife Janice Wegner, served on the Swan Valley Board of Education, the Saginaw County Intermediate School District Board of Education and the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners. He also served as the Thomas Township clerk and is currently a member of the Thomas Township Zoning Board of Appeals.  (3/17/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Pastor Robert L. Emrich of First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw to the state Capitol Wednesday. Emrich led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor for session.  (3/9/2011)

Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (right) talks with Rep. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, following the governors budget presentation to state lawmakers. Gilbert chairs the House Tax Policy Committee (2/18/2011)

Sen. Roger Kahn, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, attended Gov. Rick Snyders budget presentation.  (2/17/2011)

Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, listens intently to Gov. Rick Snyder present his state budget proposal. (2/17/2011)

Ithaca High School varsity football team Head Coach Terry Hessbrook (center) accepted a special Senate tribute on behalf of his state championship team from Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (right) and Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-DeWitt.  (1/26/2011)

Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, recently welcomed members of the state championship Ithaca High School varsity football team to the state Capitol. The team was honored by the Michigan Senate and presented with a special tribute from Kahn.  (1/26/2011)

Senate Appropriations Chair Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, is administered the oath of office by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young, Jr. Standing with Kahn is his wife Nyla and son, Jay Kahn. Others in attendance include friends Chuck and Diantha Hicks, and Amy Carl; and staff Walt Rathbun and Bill Adams. Michigan senators were sworn in on the first session day of the 96th Legislature. (1/12/2011)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (center) presented a Senate memorial tribute to the family of Army Specialist De’Angelo B. Snow at the Michigan Capitol. The tribute honors the life of Snow, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. Also pictured are Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes and members of Snow’s family.  (11/30/2010)

Sen. Roger Kahn (left), R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Rod McTaggart, senior pastor of Bread of Life Harvest Center Church in Saginaw to the state Capitol Thursday. McTaggart led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor.  (8/19/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Twp., addresses colleagues on Thursday, June 24, about Senate Resolution 166, which urges the federal government to properly and swiftly deal with the emerging spread of the invasive Asian Carp species in to the Great Lakes.  (6/24/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, was joined by Maple Grove Fire Department Chief Tom Quaderer and State Fire Marshal Ronald Farr in testifying before a Senate panel. Both Quaderer and Farr testified before Senate Education Committee in support of Senate Bill 1077, which Kahn sponsored. SB 1077 would provide for a firefighter training program for 16- and 17-year-old high school students.  (6/17/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Senate Majority Leader Michael D. Bishop, R-Rochester, welcomed residents from across the state to the Capitol for the First Chaldean American Legislative Day on Tuesday, May 11. (5/11/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, participated in the Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony Wednesday at the state Capitol. Kahn, who is Jewish, joined other legislators and dignitaries in honoring Holocaust survivors at the event that was held a few days after Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was Sunday, April 11.  (4/14/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, joined the governor at the Capitol Thursday as she signed his legislation to help ensure all hospitalized senior citizens and other “at-risk” patients are offered the influenza vaccination. Public Act 23 of 2010 (Senate Bill 722) requires hospitals to adopt an immunization policy concerning influenza consistent with current recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. (3/25/2010)

Jack Butcher, a seventh-grader at Alma Middle School, recently met with state Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, as part of the senator’s Art in the Capitol Program. Jack’s picture was submitted by his school and will be on display in Kahn’s office until the end of the school year. He is the son of Joe and Jennifer Butcher of Alma.  (3/17/2010)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, recently welcomed Chesaning officials to the state Capitol. Kahn (second from right) was joined by Nancy Krupiarz of Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (from left); Dale Tithof of Chesaning Friends of the Trail; Chesaning Village President Joe Sedlar; Saginaw County Parks and Recreation Director John Schmude; and Randy Michaelis of Chesaning Friends of the Trail testified before the Senate Transportation Committee in support of Senate Bill 631. Sponsored by Kahn, the bill would help extend the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail an additional eight miles on an existing rail bed from St. Charles to Chesaning.  (2/23/2010)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, today recognized the Boy Scouts of America at the state Capitol in celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary. Kahn and his colleagues Sen. Alan Cropsey and Sen. Tony Stamas welcomed Lake Huron Area Council members Dan Kozakiewicz, Brian Nastase, Jesse Warner, Lisa Warner, and Nicholas Nastase. (2/10/2010)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, recently presented a memorial tribute to Yvonne and Trevor Kryza, Richard Kryza's wife and son. The Senate also observed a moment of silence to honor the life and memory of Richard Kryza, a Chesaning resident and state veterans coordinator for the Michigan Department of Labor, Energy and Economic Growth.  (1/27/2010)

State Sen. Senator Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, met with Saginaw County Probate Court Chief Judge Patrick McGraw in Lansing Wednesday. He is also the presiding judge of Family Division/10th Judicial Circuit Court. McGraw traveled to Lansing to speak about the duties of the probate and family court as a guest on Kahn’s public access show.  (1/20/2010)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, met in Lansing with Bridgeport Township Parks and Recreation Director Eric Rutherford. He appeared as a guest on Kahn’s monthly cable program to discuss the Frank N. Andersen Athletic complex, which will bring recreation options to disabled children in Bridgeport and throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.  (1/14/2010)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, joined the governor at the Capitol Monday as she signed his legislation to help protect Michigan residents from utility shut-offs. Public Act 171 of 2009 (Senate Bill 554) is part of a bipartisan Senate and House legislative package that establishes procedures for utility shut-offs, especially during cold weather and for the elderly and disabled.  (12/15/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, talks about the importance of his new law to help protect Michigan residents from utility shut-offs. Public Act 171 of 2009 (Senate Bill 554) is part of a bipartisan Senate and House legislative package that establishes procedures for utility shut-offs, especially during cold weather and for the elderly and disabled. (12/14/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn (left), R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Chaplain Mike Wegner of Honor Guard Post #439 in Saginaw to the state Capitol Thursday. Wegner, a Thomas Township resident, led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation and afterward joined Kahn on the Senate floor. (10/8/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, joined fellow lawmakers to discuss a legislative package designed to make Michigan more competitive and user friendly. The bills were approved by the Michigan Senate. (6/17/2009)

Miss Basketball 2009, Nouvel Catholic Central High School senior Jenny Ryan, was honored in the Michigan Capitol Wednesday with a special tribute for her achievements by Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth. Ryan, who plans to attend the University of Michigan in the fall, is the daughter of Tim and Sue Ryan of Saginaw Township. (6/10/2009)

LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Ithaca Boy Scout Troop 631 Scoutmaster Steve Bakker to the state Capitol Tuesday. Bakker testified before the Senate Transportation Committee in support of Senate Bill 199. Sponsored by Kahn, the bill would establish a fundraising license plate recognizing the Boy Scouts. The bill was approved by the committee.  (5/12/2009)

State Sen. Roger Kahn listens to Holocaust survivor Abe Pasternak tell his story at the “Never Again: What You Do Matters” Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony at the state Capitol. More than 80 Holocaust survivors were honored at the event that Kahn led as master of ceremonies. (4/22/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed 4-H students from Saginaw County to the state Capitol on March 24. Pictured with Kahn are Nick Wright, Cody Hobson, Bailey Palmer and Dillon Fredenburg, all of Birch Run. The students traveled to Lansing to participate in the organization’s annual four-day conference “4-H Capitol Experience” to learn about civic engagement and public policy. (3/24/2009)

LaMarr Woodley, a Saginaw High School graduate and Super Bowl champion, was honored by the Michigan Senate Thursday and presented with a special tribute for his achievements on and off the field by Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township.  (3/12/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, presented LaMarr Woodley, Saginaw native and Super Bowl champion, with a tribute Thursday. Pictured (from left) are: uncle Terry Staples, mom Janice Staples, Kahn, LaMarr Woodley, dad Terry Woodley, uncle Malcolm Staples, Coach Marshall Thomas, Coach Don Durrett, and Coach Lloyd Carr. (3/12/2009)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, M.D., met with Robert Dennison, D.M.D., and dental director of the Wadsworth Dental Center in Saginaw. Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, received the Oral Health Champion award from the Michigan Oral Health Coalition during the group’s annual gathering in Lansing on March 10. Kahn received the award for bringing the Healthy Kids Dental program to Saginaw County in 2008. Healthy Kids provides dental care to low-income children.  (3/11/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, testified before a Senate panel on a bill he sponsored to strengthen the laws pertaining to the review of child death cases. Senate Bill 260 was approved by the Senate Families and Human Services Committee. (3/11/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Bridgeport Township Parks and Recreation Director Eric Rutherford to the state Capitol Thursday. Rutherford was in Lansing to testify before the Joint Capital Outlay Committee on the township’s proposed Frank N. Andersen Recreational Complex. Bridgeport Township had applied for funding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund, which the committee discussed.  (3/5/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, testified before a Senate committee on a bill he sponsored to help ensure the Web site www.michigandrugprices.com includes the top 150 prescribed drugs in Michigan (as reported by the state’s Medicaid program), as well as other commonly prescribed prescription drugs used to treat major illnesses and diseases. Senate Bill 47 was approved by the Senate Health Policy Committee.  (3/5/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomed charity auction A Day at the state Capitol winners to Lansing on Tuesday. Pictured are: Kahn (center) with winners and St. Charles residents Jim and Kathy Rohwetter.  (3/3/2009)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R–Saginaw Township (third from right at the head table) participates in a workgroup in Saginaw on ways to make health care affordable and accessible. The workgroup was led by Sen. Tom George, R–Kalamazoo (second from left). Also participating were Sens. Jason Allen, R–Traverse City (third from left) and Mark C. Jansen, R–Gaines Township (far right). The workgroup heard from several interested parties concerned with the state of health care in Michigan. (2/24/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn (left), R-Saginaw Township, welcomed Chaplain Mike Wegner of Honor Guard Post #439 in Saginaw to the state Capitol Thursday. Wegner, a Thomas Township resident, led members of the Michigan Senate during the invocation. Afterward Wegner and his wife Janice joined Kahn on the Senate floor.  (2/19/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, congratulates Michigan Works! award winner Sylvia Maldonado on achieving gainful employment through self-sufficiency and determination. Maldonado, a Chesaning resident, was able to find employment at Tegrant Industries in Owosso.  (2/5/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, joins (from left) Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, House Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer and Sen. Mark C. Jansen to respond to the governor’s State of the State address. Kahn expressed a desire to work with the governor on much needed reforms to state government.  (2/3/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, begins work on state issues as the Michigan Senate met Wednesday for its first official session day of the 2009-2010 legislative term.  (1/14/2009)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, testified Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee on his legislation to establish up to a 20-year prison sentence for gang members whose gang affiliation motivates them to commit a felony. Pictured are Kahn (from left), Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Pat Meter, Saginaw Police Chief Gerald Cliff and Saginaw County Safe Streets Task Force Sgt. Terry Carpenter. The committee approved Senate Bills 291 and 292. (12/9/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, (far left) and Rep. Paul Opsommer, R-Dewitt, (far right) welcomed Ithaca Boy Scout Troop 631 Scoutmaster Steve Bakker and his son Eagle Scout Gerrit Bakker to Lansing. The Bakkers both testified before the Senate Transportation Committee on Senate Bill 1557. Sponsored by Kahn, the bill would establish a fundraising license plate recognizing the Boy Scouts. The bill was approved by the committee. (11/12/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Larry and Marie Martin of Jackson stop for a photo in the Capitol Tuesday. The Martins were in town after winning a “Day at the Capitol” contest hosted by Kahn's office (9/23/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, visits with Pam Cole at the Hunger Caucus Food Drive, which took place inside the food distribution center at the Saginaw Valley Rehabilitation Center. Cole is the director of the East Side Soup Kitchen. The event was hosted by the Food Bank Council of Michigan.  (8/14/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn meets with Saginaw and Gratiot area pastors to discuss challenges faced by people in need and the faith community. Topics included blighted housing, the homeless population and a desire for character emphasis in school curriculum. Pausing after the meeting are, from left, Pastor Cervin Merrill of Greater Works Ministries in Saginaw; Pastor Rodney McTaggart of the Bread of Life Harvest Center in Saginaw Township, who hosted the meeting; Senator Kahn; Pastor Sharon Joliff of Amazing Grace Church in Wheeler, Gratiot County; and Pastor Chris Wathen of RHEMA Ministries in Saginaw. (8/14/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm appear together after she signed legislation to aid Hemlock Semiconductor in its proposed billion dollar expansion plan. The legislative package provides energy tax credits to HSC to help offset lower energy costs available in other states as an incentive to keep the company’s expansion in Michigan. (8/6/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R Saginaw Township, and Pastor Clare Huyck of the Pompeii North Star/Perrinton/Middleton United Methodist Churches in Gratiot County pose for a photo in the Senate chamber. Huyck delivered the invocation before Senate session. (7/24/2008)

Roger Kahn greets Gilberto Guevara and Ed Flores of the Saginaw Post of the American GI Forum. Guevara and Flores attended a special Memorial Day ceremony during senate session on May 22nd.  (6/14/2008)

LANSING-Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, appears with Merrill Village Clerk Janice Wazny and her husband Don during their recent visit to the state Capitol. (6/5/2008)

Senator Kahn attends Saginaw memorial Day festivities with veterans and local officials (5/26/2008)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Bret and Bonnie Holt pause for a picture in the Capitol Wednesday. The Saginaw Township couple were visiting as part of the Hearing Loss Association's Day at the Capitol event. The group is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization providing information, advocacy and support for people who do not hear well. (5/21/2008)

Sen. Mark Jansen, R-Gaines Township (center), chair of the Senate MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee, and colleagues (from left), Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, heard testimony from Saginaw business owners Friday on ways to improve the state’s new Michigan Business Tax.  (5/16/2008)

In a second photo, Sen. Kahn is seen introducing the team to the Senate. (5/14/2008)

LANSING—State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, presents Saginaw High School men's head basketball coach Lou Dawkins with a special tribute Wednesday in the Senate chambers. The Trojans repeated as Class A state champions by winning the 2008 basketball tournament. Also pictured is state Rep. Andy Coulouris, D-Saginaw. (5/14/2008)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, participates in Team One Credit Union's “Student Credit Union” program at Handley Elementary School. Kahn visited the school to discuss with students the importance of making smart money decisions (5/12/2008)

State Sen. Roger Kahn delivers a proclamation honoring St. Charles resident Douglas Holem for his work encouraging environmental stewardship and for his leadership within the St. Charles Ecology Club. Holem started the club in the 1970s, leading it for more than 30 years. The special recognition event was held at St. Charles High School. (5/8/2008)

LANSING – State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, welcomes the Chesaning High School Band and conductor Nate Leale to the state Capitol. The band performed Tuesday as part of the 2008 Spring Music Program, which highlights local bands from around Michigan. (5/6/2008)

Saginaw – Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, congratulates newly awarded Eagle Scouts, John A. Passeno and Jonathan Dillon, during recent ceremonies at Ames Methodist Church in Saginaw. Passeno (seen shaking hands with Kahn) received his award April 20th, and Dillon received his April 27th.  (5/5/2008)

Saginaw – Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, congratulates newly awarded Eagle Scouts, John A. Passeno and Jonathan Dillon, during recent ceremonies at Ames Methodist Church in Saginaw. Passeno (seen shaking hands with Kahn) received his award April 20th, and Dillon received his April 27th.  (5/5/2008)

Saginaw – State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, appears at an award ceremony honoring Dr. Eugene Seals as the Boy Scout Distinguished Citizen for 2008. Kahn presented Seals and other recipients their awards during the May 1 event.  (5/1/2008)

LANSING-Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, meets with Camille Smith, an Electorate Officer for a member of the New South Wales Parliament in Australia, and Shelly Norris of the Sunrise Rotary Club after Senate session. Norris played host to Smith, who took part in a rotary club study exchange. (5/1/2008)

LANSING-State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, participates in the annual Do Not Stand Silent: Remembering Kristallnacht 1938, a candle lighting ceremony commemorating the millions of Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust. Kahn introduced surviving members of the Holocaust during the event in the Capitol rotunda. (4/30/2008)

State Sen. Roger Kahn (middle), R-Saginaw Township, discusses land conservation with property owner Ken Wenzlick (from left), and Greg Eagle of the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy during a news event for Michigan Conservation Week. Kahn promoted new legislation that will help preserve more land in Michigan.  (4/25/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, and area business representatives spoke before the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee Tuesday. From left to right; Jo Ann Crary, president of Saginaw Future; Mary Lou Benecke of Dow Corning; Veronica Horn of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce; and Sen. Kahn testified in favor of Senate Bills 1265-70. The legislation would aid Thomas Township-based Hemlock Semiconductor with a $1.4 billion expansion project and creation of 500 jobs.  (4/22/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, presents Saginaw County Prosecutor Mike Thomas with a copy of Senate Resolution 172, which commemorates April 13-19, 2008 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Michigan. Thomas was the keynote speaker during the annual Crime Victim Foundation awareness event at the Capitol. The Senate unanimously adopted Kahn's Resolution.  (4/17/2008)

Sen. Kahn, Sen. Garcia, and Rep. Ball pose with Coach Kohlmann and the New Lothrop girls basketball team in the Capitol Rotunda.  (4/16/2008)

State Sen. Roger Kahn welcomed Pastor Mark Karls from the Ames United Methodist Church in Saginaw to the Michigan Capitol. Pastor Karls gave the invocation before the start of the Senate session. (4/16/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, appears on the Senate Floor with Sen. Valde Garcia, R-Howell, Rep. Richard Ball, R-Bennington Twp., New Lothrop Athletic Director Craig Atkins and girls basketball Head Coach Tom Kohlmann II, during a special presentation honoring the team's Class D State Championship.  (4/16/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, discusses alternative energy and efforts to revitalize Saginaw's downtown with area religious leaders Monday. (Pictured are, from left to right, Pastor David VanNorman of First Church of God, Apostle James Glenn from Center of Attraction Outreach and Pastor Mark Karls of Ames United Methodist Church, Sen. Kahn).  (3/25/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn with Saginaw area pastors. (Pictured are, from left to right, Apostle James Glenn from Center of Attraction Outreach, Reverend Linda Kress of Motorcycle Ministries, Sen. Kahn, Pastor Rodney McTaggart of Bread of Life Ministries, Pastor Mark Karls of Ames United Methodist Church, and kneeling, Pastor David VanNorman of First Church of God). (3/25/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, members of the Legislature, and other invited guests at the governor's ceremonial bill signing of legislation that revises Michigan's outdated organ donation laws (3/20/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, appears with the Horning family of Vassar, MI at the ceremonial bill signing of the “Kyle Ray Horning Law.” The 2005 death of Kyle Ray Horning led his parents to donate his organs in the hopes of saving other's lives. Unfortunately there were complications with the donation process. Kahn's bill is designed to prevent such problems. (Pictured are, from left to right, Tyler Horning, Keith Horning, Kendall Horning, Jessica Horning, and Sen. Kahn.)  (3/20/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, and Jim Hurst, an investment specialist from Breckenridge, discuss Senate Bill 1221 in Kahn’s Lansing office. Hurst contacted Kahn about ways in which municipalities could reap larger yields in their long term fund accounts. The bill would allow local governments to utilize additional investment vehicles when setting aside funds over a specific period.  (3/19/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, reads to second graders at the Carrie Knouse Early Childhood Learning center in St. Louis, MI. Kahn visited several schools in his district to read to students and discuss the importance of reading in celebration of Reading Month.  (3/14/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, speaks before the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee Tuesday to introduce Saginaw area business representatives. From left to right; Mary Lou Benecke of Dow Corning; Jo Ann Crary, president of Saginaw Future; Sen. Kahn; and Veronica Horn of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce testified in favor of Senate Bill 1115. The legislation would provide a tax credit in the Michigan Business Tax to encourage customers of anchor companies to relocate to Michigan. (2/26/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn with the Buena Vista Township Board of Trustees after delivering a message thanking them for working together to keep the Secretary of State office branch open during the Board's February 25th meeting. Picture left to right are: Trustee Gilbert Ritter, Treasurer Dara Williams, Clerk Barbara Montgomery, Senator Kahn, Supervisor Dwayne Parker, and Trustees Tommie Orange, Jr., Gregory Carter and Robert Martin. (2/25/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn with the Buena Vista Township Supervisor Dwayne Parker. (2/25/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, addresses the Senate Thursday on Senate Bills 291 & 292. The legislation would establish a felony charge and up to 20 years of incarceration for gang members motivated by their gang affiliation to commit or attempt to commit a felonious act.  (2/21/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, listens to testimony by Michigan Appellate Court Judge Pat Meter who spoke in favor of Senate Bills 291&292 before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The legislation would establish a felony charge and up to 20 years of incarceration for gang members motivated by their gang affiliation to commit or attempt to commit a felonious act. (Appearing in the photo are, from left to right; Sen. Roger Kahn, Judge Meter, and City of Saginaw Chief of Police Gerald Cliff.)  (2/13/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, appears with Pastor Rodney McTaggart from Bread of Life Team Ministries on the Senate floor Tuesday. McTaggart led the Senate in prayer before session.  (2/12/2008)

LANSING - Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, listens to testimony from Congresswoman Candice Miller, R-Harrison Township, during a Michigan Senate Transportation Committee hearing Thursday. Miller testified in favor of legislation prohibiting illegal immigrants from obtaining state issued driver licenses. (Appearing in the photo are, from left to right; Rep. Miller, Sen. John Pappageorge, Sen. Cameron Brown, Sen. Gerry VanWoerkom, Sen. Roger Kahn, and Sen. Jud Gilbert.) (1/31/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn (right) speaks outside Saginaw's Temple Theatre with Senator James Barcia (D-Bay City, center) and Senator Jason Allen (R-Traverse City, left) about a package of bills aimed at Downtown Revitalization. (1/28/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn installs the 2008 officers and Directors of the Home Builders Association of Saginaw. The following directors were pictured, from left to right: Dennis Dittenber, Seymour Geiersbach, Tom Freidwald, Mary Pitts, Diane Lange, Tom Houlihan, Deanna Hurtig, Tony Bosco, Tom Bailey, Kevin Kerns and Tim Gohm.  (1/28/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn listens to comments from Youth Leadership Institute participants at Saginaw Valley State University. (1/25/2008)

Senator Roger Kahn listens to comments from Youth Leadership Institute participants at Saginaw Valley State University. (1/25/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn appears with local dignitaries during an Alma press conference announcing legislation to boost clean energy production in Michigan. Appearing with Sen. Kahn are; Linton Chapin, David Grahek, Mel Nyman, Mayor of Alma, Donald C. Schurr, and Bob McConkie, city manager of St. Louis.  (1/23/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R Saginaw, delivers the invocation on the opening day of Senate session for 2008. (1/9/2008)

Sen. Roger Kahn presents a tribute to outgoing staffer Keegan Gay of Alma. Gay, who handled constituent outreach in the senators office, is the son of Rich and Susan Gay of Alma. The tribute was presented on the floor of the Michigan Senate. (12/18/2007)

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, presents outgoing intern, Keegan Gay, with a special tribute for his dedicated service to the district. Gay, the son of Richard and Susan Gay of Alma, is returning to Central Michigan University where he is a sophomore. (12/12/2007)

LANSING – During a Wednesday news conference, Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, unveils Senate Bill 999. The measure provides tax relief for businesses with gross receipts less than $350,000 who were forced into spending money in preparation of the now-repealed sales tax on services. The tax credit will equal the expenses incurred by a company as it got ready for the tax. (12/12/2007)

Senator Roger Kahn stands with Eagle Scout Adam Smigiel during his Court of Honor ceremony. Parents Shelli and Randall Smigiel also pictured. (12/4/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, greets John Zehnder outside of Senate session. Zehnder is the food and beverage manager for Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth. He and a group from the restaurant traveled to Lansing to serve food in honor of Kahn’s first bill passing the state Senate. (9/12/2007)

State Senator Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, and State Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan testify before the Senate Committee on Families and Human Services. Justice Corrigan expressed her support for Kahn's bill, Senate Bill 671, which promotes family reunification as an overall part of the foster care process. (9/12/2007)

Senator Roger Kahn joins Spaulding Township law enforcement and local officials in paying tribute to those who died during the September 11th terrorist attacks. (9/11/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn presents a Senate tribute to Christina Snoblen, sophomore at Alma High School. Snoblen received the tribute for her Grand Champion Swine at the Gratiot County Fair For Youth. Snoblen is actively involved in softball and basketball and is also a community volunteer. (8/1/2007)

July 25, 2007 – Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, welcomed Sheila McKean of the Federal Reserve to the state Capitol Wednesday. Kahn accompanied McKean as she testified before the Senate Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs on the issue of senior exploitation.  (7/25/2007)

July 24, 2007—State Sen. Roger Kahn drove his new ethanol-fueled Chevy Impala to the Capitol today for Senate session. Kahn’s vehicle runs on E85, an 85 percent blend of ethanol, a renewable energy source. Michigan’s largest ethanol plant is preparing to start construction in Ithaca. (7/24/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn presents Saginaw resident Bob Heft with a tribute. Mr. Heft is the designer of the current national flag and was honored by the Michigan Senate. (7/23/2007)

July 17, 2007—State Sen. Roger Kahn welcomed to the Capitol today Bob Heft, designer of the current 50-star American flag. Members of the Saginaw Lyons Club also visited the Capitol to help acknowledge Heft. Standing from left to right are Wayne Jackson; Mary Sue Jackson; Sen. Kahn; John Senyko; Jim Buckley, with his leader dog Amber; Mattius (exchange student from Finland); Heft; Kayla Wakeman; Rodney Wakeman; and Eddie Schroeder. (7/17/2007)

July 17, 2007—State Sen. Roger Kahn testified before the Senate Committee on Judiciary on his bill that strengthens the ability of some judges to defend themselves by increasing the locations in which they can carry concealed pistols. Saginaw Circuit Judge Fred Borchard, left, also testified in support of Kahn’s bill. (7/17/2007)

Groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity site at 900 E. Liberty St., Chesaning, on June 30th. L-R: Bill Adams, District Liason, Bob Corrin, Chesaning Twp. Supervisor, Jerry Tanner, community volunteer, and Sen. Kahn.  (6/30/2007)

June 26, 2007 – Senator Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw, appears before the Senate Government Operations and Reform Committee in support of SB 396. The legislation, which Kahn sponsored, will create a commission to identify efficiencies and eliminate waste within state government.  (6/27/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn presents a 2007 Rising Star Award to Ruth Miller of MSU Extension in Saginaw and Suzanne Greenberg of the Child Abuse and Neglect Council in Saginaw County. The Early Childhood Investment Corporation sponsored the Rising Star Awards, which were given to supporters of early childhood programs at a rally on the Capitol steps. (5/29/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn points out a stack of 150 pill bottles at a press conference announcing Senate Bill 525, his legislation expanding and improving a Department of Community Health Web site listing prices for the most commonly used prescription drugs. Kahn’s measure would increase the number of drugs listed on the site from 30 to 150. Also speaking in support of the legislation were Attorney General Mike Cox (center) and Bill Knox of AARP. (5/22/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn, center front, stands in front of the state Capitol with the Merrill High School Band and its director, Heather Ellenwood. The band performed on the Capitol lawn before legislators, staff, and guests. (5/15/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn testifies before the Senate Finance Committee with Robert Arrigo, senior tax specialist for Delphi Corporation. Kahn and Arrigo spoke in support of the lawmaker’s Senate Bill 276, which will allow a business’s personal property tax breaks to be transferred to an eligible company that acquires the business’s property. (5/3/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn testifies before the Senate Finance Committee with Veronica Horn of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Kahn and Horn spoke in support of the lawmaker’s Senate Bill 276, which will allow a business’s personal property tax breaks to be transferred to an eligible company that acquires the business’s property. (5/3/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn welcomed the Saginaw High School Trojans boys basketball team to the Michigan Capitol today. The Trojans won the school’s fourth Class A state championship in March, and Kahn presented the team with a Senate tribute honoring their achievement. Joining Sen. Kahn and members of the team are Head Coach Lou Dawkins, Assistant Coach Bruce Simmons, Saginaw Schools Superintendent Gerald Dawkins, and Assistant Superintendent John Norwood. (4/17/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn stands in the Senate chamber with Saginaw High School boys basketball Head Coach Lou Dawkins. Dawkins is holding the Senate tribute presented to the Trojans for winning the Class A state championship in March. It was the school’s fourth state championship in boys basketball. (4/17/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn stands by the governor in her Capitol office after the signing of Senate Bill 14. Kahn was a co-sponsor of the bill, which extends the life of a no-interest loan to the Michigan Sugar Beet Growers for another five years. Michigan’s sugar beet industry contributes $115 million annually to the state’s economy, and the industry employs 1,400 farmers and 2,300 workers at five processing plants. (3/22/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn welcomed Tom Quaderer as his guest to the Michigan Capitol today. Quaderer, fire chief of Maple Grove Township, observed the Senate proceedings from the Senate gallery. (3/14/2007)

State Sen. Roger Kahn welcomed Pastor Wayne Scott Cowling from the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport to the Michigan Capitol today. Pastor Cowling gave the invocation before the start of the Senate session. (3/13/2007)

Tiffany Trissler and her son Jordan stand with state Sen. Roger Kahn. Trissler is with the Saginaw County Youth Protection Council as part of the Teen Parent Program. She testified before the Appropriations Department of Human Services subcommittee, of which Kahn is a member. (2/21/2007)

Sen. Roger Kahn, chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health, looks on as U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt discusses health policy during a meeting in the state Capitol with Kahn and other state senators. The group discussed the administration’s health care proposal and the Senate Republicans’ vision for health care in the state. Pictured to the right of Kahn is Sen. Mark Jansen.  (1/29/2007)

State Senator Roger Kahn is administered the oath of office by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor. Standing with Sen. Kahn are his wife Nyla, family members, friends and staff. Michigan senators were sworn in on the first session day of the 94th Legislature. (1/10/2007)