Articles tagged: Gretchen Driskell
Washtenaw County legislators back women's health bills aimed at improving access to care
Posted: May 13, 2013Five Washtenaw County state legislators announced their support Monday for a package of four bills and three resolutions introduced by Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives regarding women's health care. Read more »
Gretchen Driskell to host town hall on transportation, road issues Monday night in Dexter
Posted: Apr 29, 2013State Representative Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, will host a town hall meeting Monday night in Dexter on a number of transportation issues, including local road projects and state funding proposals. Read more »
House Democrats announce 6-bill legislative package to provide middle-class tax relief
Posted: Apr 15, 2013State lawmakers from Washtenaw County joined with fellow House Democrats on Monday to announce a new plan for middle-class tax relief in Michigan. Read more »
House Democrats plan to announce middle-class tax relief plan
Posted: Apr 14, 2013Washtenaw County's four state representatives are planning to hold a press conference Monday morning to announce a tax relief plan for middle-class workers and senior citizens. House Democrats are unveiling the plan as many Michiganders ... Read more »
Have something to say about government in Michigan? Bend the ear of Ann Arbor's state reps Monday
Posted: Feb 24, 2013Washtenaw County's four Democratic state representatives in the Michigan legislature will be hosting a town hall Monday in Ann Arbor to hear local concerns from the public. Read more »
Washtenaw County's state lawmakers embrace aspects of Rick Snyder's budget plan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Washtenaw County lawmakers say they're encouraged by budget proposals recommended by Gov. Rick Snyder, including increased education funding and an expansion of Medicaid. Read more »
Washtenaw County's freshmen lawmakers land key legislative assignments in Michigan House
Posted: Jan 29, 2013Washtenaw County's two newest representatives in the Michigan House say they're ready to get to work on tough issues facing the state after receiving key committee assignments. Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger announced the new ... Read more »
with poll: Washtenaw County lawmakers want specifics from governor on how to raise funding for roads
Posted: Jan 17, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder issued a challenge to state lawmakers in his state of the State of the State address Wednesday night: Set politics aside and solve Michigan's road funding crisis. Read more »
Driskell and Zemke take oath of office, reiterate pledge to make education a top priority
Posted: Jan 09, 2013Washtenaw County's two newest representatives in the Michigan House reiterated their pledge to make education a top priority as they were sworn into office on Wednesday. Read more »
Q&A: Jeff Irwin offers his take on Washtenaw County's prospects with 4 Democrats in the Michigan House
Posted: Nov 16, 2012Last week's election brought major victories for Democrats in key battlegrounds across the state of Michigan, and in Washtenaw County the story was no different. Read more »
Race for the state House: How Gretchen Driskell won the 52nd District seat over Mark Ouimet
Posted: Nov 12, 2012On paper, the odds were seemingly stacked against Gretchen Driskell, Saline mayor for over a decade. Read more »
UPDATED: Driskell nabs 52nd District seat in Michigan House from Ouimet with 52.9% of the vote
Posted: Nov 06, 2012The divide between Republican incumbent Mark Ouimet and Democratic challenger Gretchen Driskell is razor-thin as reports slowly roll in with results in the race for the 52nd District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Read more »
opinion: Anti-Gretchen Driskell mailers, phone calls bogus to those aware of her experience
Posted: Oct 30, 2012By now many voters in Michigan's 52nd State House District already know just how bogus the anti-Gretchen Driskell phone calls and mailers really are. We know Gretchen and can trust her to represent us well ... Read more »
editorial: AnnArbor.com endorses Mark Ouimet for 52nd District State House
Posted: Oct 28, 2012Michigan’s 52nd District State House battle involves two experienced local politicians who are backed by their respective parties in a race that has gained prominence as Democrats seek to regain control of the House. Read more »
Ouimet, Driskell pouring campaign money into 52nd District race for State House
Posted: Oct 26, 2012Related story: Washtenaw County's top fund-raisers for the 2012 election cycle bring in big money Both incumbent Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township, and his Democratic opponent Gretchen Driskell, are pouring campaign money into their races for ... Read more »
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