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Geiss Named to House Military, Veterans Affairs Committee
Lawmaker will work to support Michigan's vets, service members
LANSING - State Representative Douglas**** Geiss (D-Taylor) has been appointed to the House Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee for the remainder of the 95th Legislature. Geiss replaces...
Geiss Urges Senate to Pass Robocall Crackdown
House plan would protect voters, provide more transparency in campaigns
LANSING - State Representative Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) today called on the state Senate to act on a plan requiring automated telephone calls targeted at voters - or “robocalls” - to...
Geiss, Tlaib Fight for Homeowners Affected by Eminent Domain
Plan will provide incentives to help displaced residents stay in their community
LANSING - The Michigan House of Representatives today passed a plan sponsored by State Representatives Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) to assist homeowners affected by eminent domain. The...
Slavens, Geiss, Kennedy: Michigan's Elections Aren't For Sale
Wayne Co. Reps unveil reforms to limit special interest money, influence on elections
LANSING - State Representatives Dian Slavens (D-Canton), Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) and Deb Kennedy (D-Brownstown) today unveiled comprehensive reforms to restore transparency and accountability to Michigan elections and ensure that the...
Wayne Co. Reps Vote for Anti-Bullying Plan to Protect Kids in School
Legislation requires schools to adopt policies to prevent future tragedies
LANSING - Wayne County legislators today voted to require schools to adopt a policy banning harassment or bullying. Named “Matt’s Safe School Law” after an East Lansing student who committed...
Wayne Co. Reps Vote for Mandatory Background Checks for Tax Incentives
House passes Corporate Responsibility Act to protect taxpayer dollars
LANSING - State Representatives Dian Slavens (D-Canton), Marc Corriveau (D-Northville)**** and Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) today voted for the Corporate Responsibility Act - a package of bills to help ensure that...
Wayne Co. Reps: Legislators Must Put Residents' Interests First
Reforms passed today are part of comprehensive effort to bring accountability to Lansing
LANSING - Wayne County lawmakers today voted to ban legislators from voting on a bill when a conflict of interest is present. This plan is part of a wave of...
House Passes Geiss' Plan to Connect Detroit with Tokyo, Create Jobs
Lawmaker says new Delta Air Lines service from Detroit to Tokyo will help create 300 jobs
LANSING - The Michigan House of Representatives today passed a resolution sponsored by State Representative Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) supporting Delta Air Lines’ plans to provide service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport...
Geiss: Advanced Battery Incentives Help Create 540 New Local Jobs
Lawmaker says new A123 facility in Romulus will boost economy
LANSING - State Representative Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) today applauded the announcement that advanced battery manufacturer A123 Systems is set to begin hiring 540 workers at the company’s two new plants...
Geiss Hails Signing of 'Race to the Top' School Reforms
Changes that put Michigan in running for $400M become law
LANSING - State Representative Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) on Monday praised the signing of a plan into law that will give Michigan an edge in qualifying for up to $400 million...
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12th House District
