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August 2017
July 2017
- 31: Sen. Jones donates 23rd gallon of blood as Red Cross faces critical blood shortage (0)
- 24: Jones, Runestad introducing bills to eliminate state benefits to unmarried couples (0)
- 14: Governor signs Jones bill allowing ‘spring-assisted knives’ (0)
- 11: Bills banning female genital mutilation signed (0)
June 2017
- 27: Jones encourages parents to protect children online during Internet Safety Month (0)
- 22: Jones bill allowing ‘spring-assisted knives’ headed to the governor (0)
- 22: Governor sent bills to ban female genital mutilation (0)
- 21: Jones bill would protect MIOSHA from federal takeover (0)
- 15: Bills to stop female genital mutilation soon heading to the governor (0)
- 15: Sen. Jones, Rep. Schor introduce bills to regulate medical marijuana ads (0)
- 13: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor DeMott to lead the Senate invocation (0)
- 06: House panel OKs Jones’ police ‘bad behavior’ bill (0)
May 2017
- 31: Jones bill would ban fish farming in the Great Lakes (0)
- 30: Jones introduces student eye exam legislation (0)
- 23: Sens. O’Brien and Jones introduce ‘safe care’ plan bills (0)
- 18: Senate panel OKs Jones’ FRIB funding resolution (0)
- 17: Senate approves bills to stop female genital mutilation (0)
- 10: Senate panel OKs Jones bill to ban e-cigarettes for minors (0)
- 09: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Senate committee to take up bills banning the transporting of girls for female genital mutilation (0)
- 02: Senate committee approves bills to outlaw female genital mutilation in Michigan (0)
- 01: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Senate committee to take up bills outlawing female genital mutilation (0)
April 2017
- 26: Senate legislation outlaws female genital mutilation in Michigan (0)
- 19: Bills heading to the governor would protect children with special needs (0)
- 18: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Rabbi Zimmerman to lead the Senate invocation (0)
- 18: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Rick Jones honored by Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (0)
- 17: Sen. Jones sponsoring internet privacy bills (0)
- 05: Jones ‘surviving spouse’ bill signed by governor (0)
- 04: Governor signs Jones bill to ensure fair bidding, protect proprietary information (0)
March 2017
- 30: Jones bill aimed at shutting down pipeline in Mackinac straits (0)
- 23: Senate approves Jones’ police ‘bad behavior’ bill (0)
- 16: Bipartisan bills hold child abusers accountable (0)
- 15: Jones resolution backs Schuette’s opposition to federal attempt to weaken state ballast water laws (0)
- 14: Jones ‘surviving spouse’ bill headed to the governor (0)
- 09: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Jones, Barrett welcome three-star general to Michigan Capitol (0)
- 09: Jones’ criminal justice reform bills headed to the governor (0)
- 08: House approves Jones bill to give all bidders a fair shot (0)
- 02: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Rick Jones takes ‘Polar Plunge’ to support Special Olympics (0)
- 01: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Jones to participate in Special Olympics ‘Legislative Polar Plunge’ at Capitol (0)
February 2017
- 23: Sen. Rick Jones named ‘Great Lakes Champion’ (0)
- 21: Sen. Rick Jones honored as 2016 Legislator of the Year by Michigan dentists (0)
- 16: Senate approves Jones bill to give all bidders a fair shot (0)
- 15: Jones, Bizon introduce bills to create African American Affairs Commission (0)
- 14: Jones introduces new pipe material reform (0)
- 09: Senate approves Jones’ charitable gaming bill (0)
- 09: Jones bill would create hate crime for targeting public safety personnel (0)
- 06: Sen. Jones stands up for Michigan mom-and-pop stores (0)
January 2017
- 30: Jones, Barrett seek to protect School Aid Fund, equalize per-pupil spending (0)
- 26: Sen. Jones aims to give Michigan companies a fair shot (0)
- 25: Sen. Jones introduces police ‘bad behavior’ bill (0)
- 24: Senate panel approves Jones bill to help protect children with special needs (0)
- 23: Jones, Barrett introduce bills to repeal pension tax (0)
- 19: Jones working to ensure licensing integrity (0)
- 19: Jones introduces bill to ban e-cigarettes for minors (0)
- 18: Jones reintroduces charitable gaming bill (0)
- 17: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes local barbershop owner to Capitol for State of the State address (0)
- 10: Governor signs Jones’ bill allowing landowners to ban growing, smoking of medical marihuana (0)
- 06: Governor signs Jones bill cracking down on senior exploitation (0)
- 06: Jones’ bill to stop the selling of children signed by governor (0)
December 2016
- 21: Governor signs Jones’ Minor in Possession reform (0)
- 15: ***PHOTO ADVISORY***Sen. Rick Jones sets up Nativity scene on Capitol lawn (0)
- 15: Senate finalizes Jones’ bill to stop the selling of children (0)
- 15: House approves Jones bill cracking down on senior exploitation (0)
- 14: Sens. O’Brien and Jones, Lt. Gov. Calley help enact reform ending schools’ use of seclusion and restraint of students (0)
- 14: **MEDIA ADVISORY** Sen. Rick Jones to set up Nativity scene at Capitol on Thursday morning (0)
- 09: Jones applauds five area projects in trust fund recommendations (0)
- 08: Senate approves Jones bill to help protect children with special needs (0)
- 06: Jones’ Minor in Possession reform on its way to governor (0)
October 2016
- 20: Senate approves Jones package to stop the selling of children (0)
- 19: Jones package to stop the selling of children (0)
- 03: Kowall bill will bring transparency to Macomb County drainage board (0)
September 2016
- 22: Senate approves Jones’ police ‘bad behavior’ bill (0)
- 21: Sen. Jones supports CON Commission vote to deregulate dental CT scanners (0)
- 15: Jones applauds CMH for first steps; encourages continued measures (0)
- 12: Jones bill supports mom and pop stores (0)
- 09: **Photo Advisory** Jones’ Red Cross income tax donation bills signed (0)
August 2016
- 22: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones honors WWII veteran Bob Corey for 70 years with the American Legion Post 48 (0)
- 15: Sen. Rick Jones honored for fighting impaired driving (0)
- 11: Jones applauds two grants for business expansion and downtown improvements (0)
July 2016
- 13: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes local authors to Capitol (0)
- 13: Jones’ police ‘bad behavior’ bill approved by committee (0)
- 13: Senate committee to take up Jones’ police ‘bad behavior’ bill (0)
June 2016
- 22: Jones’ foster children bill signed into law (0)
- 16: Governor signs Jones bill to help protect national security (0)
- 14: Jones: Bad behavior should not be hidden by resigning (0)
- 08: Jones, Liberati introduce legislation to increase penalties for assaulting a person with a developmental disability (0)
- 07: Senate sends Jones’ foster children bill to the governor (0)
- 07: Jones’ Red Cross income tax donation bills heading to governor (0)
May 2016
- 31: Jones bill to block a rapist’s paternity action sent to governor (0)
- 26: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Iraq war veteran to Senate Memorial Day Service (0)
- 25: Jones’ good behavior bill approved by Senate committee (0)
- 11: Senate committee passes Jones bill to block a rapist’s paternity action (0)
- 10: Governor signs Jones bill to help stop theft of stolen tires (0)
- 04: New legislation prohibits unregulated custody transfers of adopted children (0)
April 2016
- 27: Sen. Jones’ cyber revenge bill signed into law (0)
- 21: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor Berry to lead the Senate invocation (0)
- 19: House panel approves Jones’ foster children bill (0)
- 14: Jones bill to stop ‘cyber revenge’ heading to the governor (0)
- 13: Jones introduces bill to protect the Great Lakes (0)
- 11: Jones introduces bill to shut down oil pipeline in the Great Lakes (0)
March 2016
- 24: Jones supports two local Natural Resources Trust Fund projects (0)
- 10: Jones’ arson deterrent bill approved by Senate (0)
- 09: Sen. Rick Jones named Legislator of the Year by Michigan police chiefs (0)
- 03: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones takes ‘Polar Plunge’ to support Special Olympics (0)
- 03: Senate approves Jones’ bill to make the first Minor in Possession offense a civil fine (0)
- 02: Jones bill to deter unlicensed motorcyclists (0)
February 2016
- 29: The boondoggle lives (0)
- 24: Senate committee approves Jones’ arson deterrent bill (0)
- 19: Jones, Hertel recognize accomplishments of Lansing’s Grand River GM plant and its workers (0)
- 16: Sen. Jones, Rep. Barrett sponsoring free screening of ‘13 Hours’ for veterans, active service members (0)
- 10: Senate OKs bill to keep the status quo in Michigan bars (0)
- 01: **MEDIA ADVISORY** Sen. Rick Jones, Great Lakes advocates to release information showing residents opposed to fish farming in public waters (0)
January 2016
- 27: Jones, Schuitmaker introduce bills to protect children and water (0)
- 20: Senate approves Jones’ bill to crack down on drivers under the influence of drugs (0)
- 19: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor Marc Livingston to Capitol for State of the State address (0)
- 15: ***Media Advisory*** Sen. Rick Jones available for comments following State of the State address (0)
- 14: Senate approves Jones bill to create African American Affairs Commission (0)
- 13: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor Byrens to lead the year’s first Senate invocation (0)
- 13: Jones, Liberati form bipartisan Disabilities Awareness Caucus (0)
December 2015
- 16: Jones bill to fight Chronic Wasting Disease headed to the governor (0)
- 16: Senate approves Jones bill to end rapists’ parental rights (0)
- 10: Senate approves Jones bill to protect charitable gaming (0)
- 09: Jones introduces zoo animal breeding bill (0)
- 09: Senate approves Jones bill to keep sex offenders away from schools (0)
- 08: Senate panel OKs Jones bill to end rapists’ parental rights (0)
- 08: Senate approves Jones’ foster children bills (0)
- 01: Jones introducing zoo animal breeding bill (0)
November 2015
- 30: Governor signs Jones bill to help bring 300 jobs to Shiawassee County (0)
- 10: Jones’ trucking length bill sent to the governor (0)
- 09: Sen. Jones honored by Michigan probate judges (0)
- 05: Senate panel OKs Jones bill to keep sex offenders away from schools (0)
October 2015
- 28: Sen. Jones’ bill banning powdered alcohol signed into law (0)
- 26: Sen. Jones bill to keep sex offenders away from schools (0)
- 22: Senate OKs Jones legislation to allow tax donations to American Red Cross (0)
- 20: House panel OKs Jones bill to help bring jobs to Shiawassee County (0)
- 15: Senate approves Jones bill to fight Chronic Wasting Disease in Michigan deer (0)
- 15: Jones’ court e-filing bill approved by Senate (0)
- 13: Jones bill to ban powdered alcohol heading to the governor (0)
- 08: Jones introduces bill banning drones at state Capitol (0)
- 07: Senate panel OKs Jones’ bill to crack down on drivers under the influence of drugs (0)
- 06: Senate panel approves Jones legislation to allow tax donations to American Red Cross (0)
- 02: Sen. Jones introduces court e-filing bill (0)
September 2015
- 30: Jones bill would eliminate benefits to unmarried couples (0)
- 29: Jones introduces bill banning fish farming in the Great Lakes (0)
- 25: Jones honors Life Insurance Awareness Month (0)
- 24: Sen. Jones works to ban fish farming in the Great Lakes (0)
- 09: Senate OKs Jones bill to help bring jobs to Shiawassee County (0)
August 2015
July 2015
- 17: Jones to introduce bill to reduce state judgeships (0)
- 15: Sen. Jones working to prohibit drones at state Capitol (0)
- 14: Senate panel approves Jones bill to create African American Affairs Commission (0)
June 2015
- 18: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Jones to honor WWII veteran in Grand Ledge on June 20 (0)
- 10: Senate approves Jones bill to protect women in domestic violence situations (1)
- 10: Governor signs bills to protect active-duty military parents (0)
- 09: Senate committee OKs Jones’ bill to make the Minor in Possession offense a civil fine (0)
- 05: **MEDIA ADVISORY** Jones to join Wheeler Trucking President Rex Wheeler for major announcement on June 8 (0)
- 03: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor Joe Jackson to state Capitol to lead invocation (0)
May 2015
- 28: **Photo Advisory** Sen. Jones welcomes Eaton County high school insurance class students to Capitol (0)
- 28: Jones, Glardon working with Wheeler Trucking to bring jobs to Shiawassee County (0)
- 27: Bills to protect active-duty military parents headed to the governor (0)
- 21: **PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Jones welcomes local servicewoman to Senate Memorial Day Service (0)
- 20: Jones’ bills to ban powdered alcohol, e-cigarettes for minors approved by Senate (0)
- 14: Senate approves Jones bill cracking down on senior exploitation (0)
- 13: Senate panel approves Jones’ bills to ban powdered alcohol, e-cigarettes for minors (0)
- 12: Senate panel OKs Jones bill to stop expansion of nude bars in Michigan (0)
- 06: Senate panel approves Jones bill to protect charitable gaming (0)
- 05: Governor signs Jones’ bill to protect retired state employees and save money (0)
April 2015
- 23: Jones’ bill protects retired state employees and saves state money (0)
- 15: Jones cracking down on senior exploitation (0)
- 07: Jones working to protect children in wake of judge’s ruling on sex offender law (0)
March 2015
- 25: Jones working to make ‘minor in possession’ a civil fine (0)
- 24: Jones’ bill would ban powdered alcohol (0)
- 18: Bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced to crack down on animal abusers (0)
- 12: Sen. Jones celebrates ‘March is Reading Month’ with area students (0)
- 11: Sen. Jones honored by American Radio Relay League (0)
- 06: Sen. Jones, Rep. Barrett introduce bills to protect charitable gaming (0)
- 05: **Photo Advisory** Sen. Jones takes ‘Polar Plunge’ at Capitol to support Special Olympics (0)
- 04: **Media Advisory** Sen. Jones to participate in Special Olympics ‘Legislative Polar Plunge’ at Capitol (0)
December 2014
- 17: Sen. Jones honored by pastors for work supporting children, families (0)
- 04: Senate approves Jones’ foster children bills (0)
November 2014
- 13: Sen. Jones urges Congress to stop closure of Lansing mail processing center (0)
- 05: Sen. Jones applauds voter approval of expanded BWL representation (0)
October 2014
- 15: Governor signs Jones bills to help ensure justice for rape victims (0)
- 02: House OKs Jones bills to help ensure justice for rape victims (0)
- 01: Senate approves Jones bill to protect women in domestic violence situations (0)
September 2014
- 25: Jones: Bills ensure no victim of rape is ignored (0)
- 24: Senate stands up for active-duty military parents (0)
- 12: Michigan fire inspectors honor Sen. Jones (0)
- 10: Sen. Jones welcomes Pastor Phillips to state Capitol to lead invocation (0)
August 2014
- 19: Jones to sponsor bill to stop radioactive waste from being dumped in Michigan (0)
- 13: Senate panel unanimously approves Jones’ bill to protect rights of active-duty military parents (0)
- 13: Senate panel unanimously approves Jones’ bill to protect rights of active-duty military parents (0)
- 13: Senate panel unanimously approves Jones’ bill to protect rights of active-duty military parents (0)
- 05: Sailor to lose custody while on deployment (0)
July 2014
June 2014
- 20: Jones standing up for sailors serving overseas during custody disputes (0)
- 13: Jones’ resolution celebrates 60th anniversary of ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance (0)
- 12: Jones’ Eye Care Consumer Protection bill sent to governor (0)
- 05: Jones’ GM test vehicles bill sent to governor (0)
- 04: Senators Jones and Bieda’s bipartisan legislation on ‘Cyber Revenge’ passes Senate (0)
May 2014
- 28: Governor signs Jones bill to help counties save tax dollars (0)
- 20: Jones donates to Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems (0)
- 06: Senate panel approves ‘cyber revenge’ bills (0)
- 05: Sen. Jones bags a wild turkey (0)
- 01: Jones, Bieda introduce bipartisan legislation to crack down on ‘cyber revenge’ (0)
April 2014
- 29: Jones, Schuitmaker to host press conference on success of Michigan’s DWI/sobriety courts (0)
- 04: Legislation protecting patients and increasing transparency at oversight boards signed into law (0)
March 2014
- 28: Jones’ bill signed removing ‘R-word’ from state statute (0)
- 27: Senate approves Jones legislation to protect the eyesight of Michiganders (0)
- 20: Legislation protecting patients and increasing transparency at oversight boards will be sent to governor (0)
- 06: E-cigarette ban for minors clears Senate (0)
- 05: Jones introduces legislation to protect the eyesight of Michiganders (0)
- 04: Jones legislation that would aid city of Lansing’s public safety awaiting governor’s signature (0)
February 2014
- 27: ***PHOTO ADVISORY***Sen. Jones leaps into ‘Polar Vortex’ (0)
- 19: ‘R Word’ to be removed from Michigan Government (0)
- 12: Jones bill brings Michigan into compliance with U.S. Supreme Court ruling (0)
- 05: Senate approves Jones Resolution to keep the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance (0)
January 2014
- 31: Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to crack down on animal abusers across Michigan (0)
- 30: ***PHOTO ADVISORY***Olivet football team recognized by Michigan Senate (0)
- 22: Jones calls for BWL to have outside board members (0)
- 17: ***PHOTO ADVISORY*** Mayor Fredrick and Sen. Jones attend the State of the State (0)
- 02: Jones urges Congress to forever keep the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance (0)
- 02: Sen. Jones wants PSC oversight of BWL (0)
December 2013
- 11: Bill to protect Michigan residents ready for governor’s signature (0)
- 05: Bridge Card reforms bound for governor’s desk (0)
- 03: Jones bill to end expansion of nude bars in Michigan (0)
November 2013
- 15: Sen. Jones: Nude dancers and liquor is nothing but trouble for Michigan (0)
- 07: Sen. Jones: Nonhuman primates present disease and other dangers (0)
- 07: Senate approves legislation to protect patients and increase transparency at oversight boards (0)
- 06: Jones and Anderson introduce legislation to ban e-cigarettes for minors (0)
October 2013
- 31: ***PHOTO ADVISORY*** Sen. Jones welcomes local pastor to deliver invocation (0)
- 23: Senate committee hears testimony on legislation to protect patients and increase transparency in oversight boards (0)
- 22: Senate signs off on Jones legislation to curb Bridge Card abuse (0)
- 15: Animal abusers become people abusers (0)
- 14: Last call for alcohol: 4 a.m.? (0)
- 02: Schuitmaker, Jones fight to protect patients, restore trust in oversight boards with Conflict of Interest bills (0)
September 2013
- 25: Jones legislation would continue to curb Bridge Card abuse (0)
- 12: Sen. Jones: Gas chambers in animal shelters must go (0)
- 11: Senate unanimous on Jones legislation to protect children from abduction (0)
- 06: Jones working on legislation to cut costs for seniors (0)
July 2013
- 31: Judiciary committee takes testimony on anti-animal abuse legislation (0)
- 17: Jones introduces legislation to bring oil refinery to Michigan (0)
- 02: Jones bill seeks to protect children from abduction (0)
June 2013
- 24: Jones named ‘Legislator of the Year’ (0)
- 20: Jones,O’Brien and Zorn introduce legislation to block use of EBT in strip clubs, liquor stores (0)
- 13: Jones bill would ensure more humane treatment of animals (0)
- 12: Sen. Jones demands Congress investigate Michigan gas prices (0)
- 06: Jones calls for refinery construction (0)
April 2013
- 29: No Bridge Cards in gentlemen’s clubs or liquor stores (0)
- 24: Sen. Jones welcomes Grand Ledge gymnastics team to Capitol (0)
- 18: Senate approves blight package (0)
- 18: Jones legislation targets animal abusers (0)
- 15: Eaton County receives funds for transportation and economic development (0)
- 10: Jones bill would prohibit online lottery sales (0)
- 10: Senate Judiciary Committee votes to keep lower blood alcohol content limit (0)
- 08: Jones donates to local library (0)
- 01: Jones: You will be able to lose your home from your home (0)
March 2013
- 12: Governor signs Jones bill that will protect children from sexual predators (0)
- 06: Senate unanimous on Jones bill (0)
- 01: Jones hits 20 gallons on blood donation chart (0)
February 2013
- 28: ***PHOTO ADVISORY*** Sen. Jones takes ‘Polar Plunge’ (0)
- 26: Jones law used to determine custody (0)
- 15: Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police names Jones Legislator of the Year (0)
- 08: Sen. Jones pleased with Michigan Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana dispensaries (0)
- 05: Jones wants sex offenders to maintain state registry (0)
January 2013
- 29: Sen. Jones wants to protect ‘man’s best friend’ (0)
- 23: Sen. Jones introduces education package (0)
- 10: Muskegon abortion clinic closed due to code violations (0)
- 09: Sen. Jones introduces bill requiring retired legislators to pay more for their health care (0)
- 09: Governor signs bills to increase public safety (0)
- 07: Jones bill would protect Michigan students (0)
- 03: Jones bills allow insurance companies not to cover medical marijuana (0)
December 2012
- 28: Safer clinics guaranteed by law (0)
- 18: Jones measure seeks to crack down on sexual abuse of foster children (0)
- 13: Gov. Snyder signs bills to increase penalties for dog fighting (0)
- 13: Work release reform sent to governor (0)
November 2012
- 29: Jones domestic violence package clears House (0)
- 29: Jones bills would protect children and extend statute of limitations for violent crimes (0)
- 27: Bills to crack down on dog fighting headed to governor’s desk (0)
- 21: Mid-Michigan couple pursues the ‘American Dream’ (0)
- 09: Jones measure to require private security guards to report crimes clears committee (0)
October 2012
- 25: Eaton County receives funds from Competitive Grant Assistance Program (0)
- 18: Sen. Jones Urges Congress to Reject the SS Badger bypass of Michigan on coal ash dumping (0)
- 01: Repeat violent offender bill signed into law (0)
September 2012
- 12: Jones measure placing habitual offenders behind bars passes House (0)
- 10: Sen. Jones to speak at opening ceremonies of local athletic club (0)
August 2012
July 2012
- 26: Abortion bill clears Senate Judiciary committee (0)
- 19: Jones measure would create ‘do not call list’ specifically for robo calls (0)
- 19: Sen. Jones renews call for performance bonds on state technology projects (0)
- 03: Governor signs Jones’ fireworks safety bill (0)
- 03: Boot camp program continues at MDOC (0)
- 02: Church invasion bill signed into law (0)
June 2012
- 21: Governor signs Jones bill to deter theft (0)
- 20: Jones bill to get synthetic drugs off the shelves signed into law (0)
- 19: Bills aimed at protecting seniors signed by governor (0)
- 19: Bill to help get synthetic drugs off shelves signed by governor (0)
- 13: Leo’s Law signed by governor (0)
- 13: Sen. Jones: No bridge cards in casinos on my watch (0)
- 12: Bill to help get synthetic drugs off the street on the way to the governor’s desk (0)
- 12: Governor signs bills to increase paternity rights of fathers (0)
- 07: Jones measure would place habitual offenders behind bars (0)
- 06: ***PHOTO ADVISORY*** Special Olympics tax check-off signed into law (0)
May 2012
- 30: Special Olympics tax check-off passes House and Senate (0)
- 24: Reps. Hughes, Opsommer, Sen. Jones host press conference to offer in-state tuition to veterans (0)
- 22: Leo’s Law ready for governor’s signature (0)
- 17: Gov. Snyder signs municipal jail reimbursement bill (0)
- 11: Jones and Shaughnessy announce legislation for work release (0)
- 08: Schuette testifies in support of Jones’ measure (0)
- 08: ***Media Advisory*** Attorney General Bill Schuette to testify on Jones bill (0)
- 01: Jones measure alters retired legislator benefits (0)
April 2012
- 26: House panel unanimously passes Leo’s Law (0)
- 25: ***Media Advisory*** House panel to consider measures on foster care (0)
- 19: Taser bills will soon be ready for governor’s signature (0)
- 10: Bipartisan package would have prevented Allegan County ‘puppy mill’ (0)
March 2012
- 22: House Judiciary Committee approves Taser bills (0)
- 21: Senate Concurrent Resolution 28 moves to Michigan House of Representatives (0)
- 21: Sen. Jones welcomes local pastor to deliver invocation (0)
- 20: Senate approves legislation that would protect children from sexual predators (0)
- 15: Sen. Jones named ‘Legislator of Year’ (0)
- 13: Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee to consider Senate Concurrent Resolution 28 (0)
- 12: Sen. Jones celebrates ‘March is Reading Month’ with area students (0)
- 08: Sen. Jones calls for performance bonds on state technology projects (0)
- 07: State Sen. Rick Jones issues statement following Gov. Snyder’s special message on public safety (0)
- 06: Jones bill to protect Michigan manufacturing passes committee (0)
February 2012
- 23: Jones bill would ban use of marijuana in treatment of glaucoma (0)
- 23: Sen. Jones takes ‘Polar Plunge’ (0)
- 22: Sen. Jones offers resolution to properly fund FRIB (0)
- 21: Sen. Jones to participate in Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser (0)
- 08: Jones introduces bill to protect foster children (0)
- 07: Senate cracks down on domestic violence (0)
- 07: Senate approves D’Annunzio’s Law (0)
January 2012
- 27: State Sen. Rick Jones presents check on behalf of Mid-Michigan Future Fund (0)
- 26: Senate approves Jones bill to deter theft (0)
- 25: Senate approves bipartisan package of bills to help those on probation or in drug treatment (0)
- 20: Delta Township fire department and Kalamazoo Harbor Authority receive Economic Vitality Incentive Programs grants (0)
- 12: State Sen. Jones accepts challenge, takes drug test (0)
- 04: State Sen. Rick Jones elected to Special Olympics board of directors (0)
December 2011
- 22: S.S. Badger Guest Column by State Sen. Rick Jones (0)
- 22: Double homicide shows problems with inmate work release system (0)
- 22: State Sen. Rick Jones to attend double homicide press conference at Eaton County Sheriff Dept. (0)
- 19: State Sen. Rick Jones asks the Badger’s owners to go green! (0)
- 15: State Sen. Jones supports cutting road commissions (0)
- 14: State Sen. Jones encourages legislators to take Polar Plunge (0)
- 08: Sen. Jones’ bill would deter theft (0)
- 06: State Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, proudly welcomed Rev. Robert Crouch to the Capitol on Tuesday. (0)
- 06: Bullying legislation signed into law (0)
- 02: Michigan Farm Bureau backs DNR?s ban on feral swine (0)
- 01: Senate passes change in parental rights (0)
November 2011
- 30: Sen. Jones named PMAM’s “Legislator of the Year” (0)
- 29: Anti-bullying bill passes the Senate; sent to governor (0)
- 28: Senate Bill 235 (0)
- 16: Jones: Doctors convicted of rape should have licenses revoked (0)
- 10: Senate approves ‘Leo’s Law’ (0)
- 10: Sen. Jones heralds passage of House anti-bullying bill (0)
- 07: Sen. Jones to give update on Womans Choice abortion clinic (0)
- 04: Lawmakers push for schools to have AEDs (0)
- 02: Former sheriff and MSP commander team up to end speed traps (0)
- 01: Jones: State should seek bids for lease agreements (0)
October 2011
- 30: Predatory teachers (0)
- 27: Sen. Jones sponsors bill to outlaw dangerous drugs faster (0)
- 25: Sen. Jones named MASSWs ‘Legislator of the Year’ (0)
- 20: Sen. Jones: Babies shouldnt be thrown away in dumpsters (0)
- 18: Senate panel votes to protect students from predatory teacher (0)
- 17: Senate panel to consider measures on sex and murder (0)
- 05: Jones: Ending lawmakers lifetime health care will save millions (0)
- 04: Senate approves letting CPL holders carry Tasers (0)
September 2011
- 30: Medical Marijuana (0)
- 28: Jones: No-fault should not cover medical marijuana (0)
- 27: Senate to address new marijuana problem in Michigan (0)
- 27: Senate Judiciary Committee to tackle Caylees Law (0)
- 17: Jones commends Schuette decision about smoking marijuana in public places (0)
- 13: Jones: The public good should be first consideration for Lansing property deals (0)
- 12: Charges filed in case of using medical marijuana to influence votes (0)
- 09: Loophole in Michigan law allows foster parent to have sex with kids (0)
- 09: Auction, luncheon to benefit Kelley Miller (0)
- 07: Senate approves Jones cost-saving measure (0)
August 2011
- 31: Sen. Jones reminds residents of approaching Home Heating Credit deadline (0)
- 24: Sen. Jones bill declares feral swine an invasive species (0)
- 19: National commander of the American Legion to speak in Charlotte (0)
- 17: Sen. Jones supports cutting 49 judgeships (0)
- 10: Sen. Jones, colleagues working to close loopholes in Medical Marijuana law (0)
July 2011
- 27: Medical marijuana being used to influence voting (0)
- 27: Sen. Jones: teachers should not be allowed to take advantage of students (0)
- 26: Parents reporting missing children (0)
- 16: Sen. Jones presents special tribute to retiring teacher (0)
- 14: Senate Judiciary Committee to review statute of limitations (0)
- 07: Senators: Caylee Anthony case reiterates need to criminalize not reporting a dead body in Michigan (0)
- 07: Sens. Schuitmaker and Jones work to help prevent cases like Caylee Anthony in Michigan (0)
- 01: Legislature bans deadly bath salts (0)
June 2011
- 29: Sen. Jones welcomes local pastors to Capitol (0)
- 28: Senate panel votes to ban felons from dispensing medical marijuana (0)
- 16: Senate approves Jones measures to create Special Olympics Fund (0)
- 15: Sen. Jones, colleagues targeting elder abuse in Michigan (0)
- 14: Sen. Jones: feral swine an invasive species (0)
- 14: Senate to announce elder abuse legislation (0)
- 10: Sen. Jones: new feral swine plan to be unveiled (0)
May 2011
- 31: Sen. Jones: Felons need to be banned from dispensing medical marijuana (0)
- 27: Sen. Jones remembers fallen soldier, observes Memorial Day (0)
- 18: Sen. Jones reports on obscene use of tax dollars (0)
- 17: Senate panel to consider measures to revoke licenses of doctors convicted of rape (0)
- 11: BI-PARTISAN EFFORT TO CRACK DOWN ON DOG FIGHTING (0)
- 09: News Advisory – Sen. Rick Jones – Senate Judiciary Committee (0)
April 2011
- 29: Sen. Jones working to help small businesses (0)
- 22: Sen. Jones responds to attacks (0)
- 14: Sen. Jones: Bridge Cards not for gambling (0)
- 13: Sen. Jones meets with CMU student (0)
- 13: Senate Judiciary Committee passes change in parental rights (0)
- 12: Governor to sign new laws on sex offender registry (0)
- 08: Sen. Jones: cut extra judges to save millions of tax dollars (0)
- 07: Sen. Jones bill to address child welfare in Michigan law (0)
- 05: Sen. Jones seeks change in teacher retirement (0)
March 2011
- 30: Sen. Jones visits local vineyard (0)
- 28: The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation to crack down on unemployment fraud and help ensure that benefits will be there for state residents who depend on it while looking for work. (0)
- 24: Changes to states sex registry approved, sent to governor (0)
- 23: Sen. Jones bill to require legislators to pay 20 percent of health insurance cost (0)
- 22: Sen. Jones ban on ergonomic mandates signed into law (0)
- 18: Money runs out to clean up toxic meth labs (0)
- 16: Jones, AT&T deliver free phone cards to MI active duty military families (0)
- 15: Senate panel approves ban of new synthetic drugs (0)
- 14: Senate hearing to consider new synthetic drug ban (0)
- 11: Photo Advisory: Sen. Jones recognizes local leader (0)
- 08: Sen. Jones welcomes local pastor to Capitol (0)
- 03: Senate panel approves measure banning marijuana bars, clubs (0)
- 02: Lawmakers sponsor bills banning office of first gentleman (0)
February 2011
- 25: Michigan needs leaders. (0)
- 22: Photo Advisory: Sen. Jones assists Grand Ledge veterans project (0)
- 22: Sen. Jones requests bill to make legislators, governor pay 20 percent of health insurance costs (0)
- 17: Sen. Jones receives AG opinion on state employee benefits (0)
- 10: Photo Advisory: Swedes feeds the Senate (0)
- 10: Senate approves Jones ban on ergonomic mandates (0)
- 09: Sen. Jones fights over-regulation (0)
- 08: Jones working to ban deadly K-2 and bath salts (0)
- 07: Jones, Shaughnessy present special tribute to Kay Marsh (0)
- 03: Sen. Jones office is open for business (0)
January 2011
- 27: Sen. Jones attends Air Lift ribbon cutting (0)
- 19: Jones: Michigan must change (0)
- 18: Media Advisory: Sen. Jones is available for comments following the 2011 State of the State address (0)
- 14: Republicans work to end lifetime legislator benefits (0)
- 12: Rick Jones sworn in as senator for 24th District (0)
- 07: Jones: DELEG mishandled federal grant money (0)
- 04: Jones Senate office is open and ready for business (0)
- 03: Jones: Bernero proposes $1.3 million Sidewalk to Nowhere (0)
