State Rep. Thomas Kuhn
Recent News About State Rep. Thomas Kuhn
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Selfridge funding: The wrong way of doing the right thing
House GOP says funding for Selfridge was never really in danger; calls budget process theater
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Kuhn Votes Against New Apprenticeship Requirement for State Construction Projects
State Representative Tom Kuhn has voted against legislation that would mandate an apprenticeship degree for individuals working on state construction projects. In his dissent, Kuhn, representing Troy, expressed concerns that the new requirement could exclude experienced and qualified workers from participating in these projects."This change could prevent a 55-year-old welder who has been on the job for 30 years with a credential and certificate from the American Welding Society from working on state projects if they don’t have an apprenticeship, which is absurd," stated...
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Kuhn, Tisdel urge expansion of FOIA laws
State Reps. Tom Kuhn and Mark Tisdel are pushing for the expansion of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. The lawmakers have introduced a package of bills aimed at broadening FOIA to encompass the governor's office and the Legislature, as well as enhancing the process for obtaining public records and imposing stricter penalties for government violations of the law.Kuhn emphasized the importance of concrete legislative action over symbolic gestures, stating, "A resolution is nice, but how about you move some actual legislation? A resolution doesn’t accomplish anything."...
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Kuhn votes to rename portion of M-53 in honor of fallen Sterling Heights police officer
The Michigan House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation to name a stretch of M-53 in honor of a Sterling Heights police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 1971.State Rep. Tom Kuhn, R-Troy, co-sponsored the legislation. He expressed, “I was pleased to co-sponsor this bill in memory of Officer Leroy Imus. Renaming this road will serve as a reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face every day to keep our community safe.”Imus was born in Howell, Michigan in 1939 and married to Nancy in 1961. A Navy veteran, Imus joined the Sterling Heights...
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Rep. Kuhn: Budget system is broken
State Representative Tom Kuhn, a Republican from Troy, expressed his concerns about the state's budgeting process following the governor's executive budget recommendations. As the vice chair of the House Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations subcommittee, Kuhn believes that the current system is flawed and in need of a complete overhaul.In a statement, Kuhn stated, "Today, the state continued to embrace a broken budgeting process that leaves the public confused and left behind. We participate in these meetings where leaders glaze over huge issues that...
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House Republicans Introduce Plan to Boost Transparency in State Government
House Republicans in Michigan have introduced legislation to expand the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and increase transparency in state government. The plan, introduced by State Representative Tom Kuhn and other Republican lawmakers, aims to make all branches of state government subject to FOIA requests.Representative Kuhn emphasized the need for transparency, stating, "All of our state government needs to be subject to FOIA requests, plain and simple." Currently, Michigan is one of only two states that exempt their Legislature and governor from FOIA...
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Rep. Kuhn Emphasizes Student Success in Community Colleges
State Representative Tom Kuhn, a Republican from Troy, has expressed his concerns about the focus on student success in community colleges in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. In her address, the governor proposed several new programs, including two years of free community college for all high school graduates. However, Rep. Kuhn believes that the state should prioritize student success rather than simply providing access to community colleges.Kuhn, who has extensive experience in community college governance, stated, "The most important...
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Rep. Kuhn: Hawthorn Center investigation first step toward accountability for state-run care centers
State Representative Tom Kuhn has expressed his support for a recent announcement by the Office of Auditor General (OAG) regarding an investigation into state-run care centers. The investigation will focus on the Office of Recipient Rights and its handling of allegations at the Hawthorn Center in Northville Township, as well as other state-run psychiatric hospitals. This move towards transparency and accountability has been welcomed by Rep. Kuhn, who believes that families with loved ones in these facilities deserve complete transparency and any negligence on the part of...
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Reps. Kuhn, MacDonell: Communities need relief from interstate noise pollution
State Representatives Tom Kuhn and Sharon MacDonell have put forward a plan to address the growing issue of noise pollution caused by interstate highways. The proposed legislation, which closely resembles a plan introduced by State Senator Michael Webber last year, aims to establish a program for constructing sound barriers along state highways.According to Rep. Kuhn, the plan aims to provide "peace and quiet for people living near busy roadways." The proposed program would create a noise barrier fund, allowing local authorities to seek state funding for noise barrier...
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Plan to Add a Macomb County Probate Judge Signed into Law
A plan to add a third probate judge in Macomb County, Michigan, has been signed into law, thanks to the efforts of State Rep. Tom Kuhn. Currently, the county's two full-time probate judges are struggling to manage the increasing caseloads."Probate court considers cases involving the most vulnerable people in times of greatest need," said Rep. Kuhn. "Macomb County needs another judge to ensure high-quality, efficient service. While current judges and staff have made an exemplary effort managing increasing caseloads, news of this addition will certainly be a great early...