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Rep. Townsend Sponsors Bill Creating the Michigan Business Corps
Corps would help businesses with coaching to ensure long-term success
LANSING - State Rep. Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) today introduced legislation creating the Michigan Business Corps, a program that will help Michigan entrepreneurs guide their businesses toward long-term success. “Michigan...
Dems Push for Work-Sharing Program to Prevent Layoffs
Proposal highlighted in American Jobs Act helps businesses and workers
LANSING - State Representatives Jim Ananich (Flint) and Jim Townsend (Royal Oak) requested a hearing this week on legislation they have sponsored to create a work-sharing program for Michigan to...
Townsend, Barnett Slam Last Minute "Fixes" to New Tax Law
Thirty-two bill package rushed through by Republican Leadership without debate
LANSING - House Democrats criticized a last-minute, lengthy package of bills brought up by House leadership today to correct errors on a complicated tax code signed into law earlier this...
Townsend to Hold Senior Resource Fair in Madison Heights on Sept. 16
Agency representatives will provide info, answer questions
LANSING - State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) invites residents to get information and answers to their questions at his Senior Resource Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on...
Townsend to Host Coffee Hours on September 19
Rep. invites residents to attend informal events in Madison Heights, Royal Oak
LANSING - State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) is inviting residents to join him at his September coffee hours to enjoy a cup of coffee and share their ideas and...
Townsend to Host Coffee Hours on Monday, July 25
Rep. invites residents to attend informal events in Madison Heights, Royal Oak
State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) is inviting residents to join him at his July coffee hours to enjoy a cup of coffee and share their ideas and concerns about...
Democrats Push to Repeal Massive New Tax Increase on Seniors
GOP shifting burden onto Michigan families won’t help economy
LANSING - House Democrats today introduced legislation to repeal the Governor’s massive new tax increase on Michigan seniors, a key factor in the recently signed state budget that gives an...
Townsend Reminds Residents of Senior Resource Fair in Royal Oak This Friday, June 24
LANSING - State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) invites residents to get information and answers to their questions at his Senior Resource Fair this Friday, June 24, from 9:30 a.m...
House Dems: Republicans Deny Voters' Rights With Rushed Redistricting
Legislators demand transparency, time for public to give input
LANSING - In an effort to stop Republicans from rushing new redistricting plans through the Legislature without public scrutiny and input, House Democrats today demanded that residents across the state...
Townsend to Host Coffee Hours on Monday, June 27
Rep. invites residents to attend informal events in Madison Heights, Royal Oak
LANSING - State Representative Jim Townsend (D-Royal Oak) is inviting residents to join him at his June coffee hours to enjoy a cup of coffee and share their ideas and...
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I’m State Representative Jim Townsend, and I serve Michigan’s 26th House District.
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Sincerely,
State Representative Jim Townsend
26th House District
