Like me, you might be hearing in the media that the governor is seriously considering opening the State Fairgrounds to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Although we are still waiting on the details, I wanted to let you know that I will be watching this development closely.
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Feb 3, 2010
Michigan Senate Passes Texting While Driving Ban

Sen. Thomas' SB 402 passes 31-6.
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Feb 3, 2010
Senators Thomas, Switalski Introduce "Pay-As-You-Go" Legislation to Reform Government Spending

Resolution would require legislators to spend within state’s means
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Dec 9, 2009
Thomas Bill To Prohibit Texting While Driving
“One Of The Most Dangerous Things You Can Do While Driving”
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Oct 29, 2009
Senate Dem. Floor Leader Buzz Thomas Endorses David Bing For Detroit Mayor, Lisa Howze For City Council

DETROIT—Citing the need for real reform in the city of Detroit, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) today endorsed David Bing for Mayor and Lisa Howze for City Council.
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Oct 22, 2009
Op-Ed by Sen. Thomas - "A 1% Solution to Protect Michigan"
Less than one month after my Senate colleagues were unable to reach a budget agreement and sent the state into a brief government shutdown, we are again in the midst of a budget stalemate.
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Oct 21, 2009
Sen. Thomas Introduces Ground-Breaking Charter School Bill
“Smart Cap” Legislation Responds to President Obama’s Call to Increase the Number of Charters
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Sep 12, 2009
Thomas Urges Saving State Fairgrounds
DETROIT--With the State Fair completing operations Monday, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) today called on the legislature and the governor to save the State Fair and State Fairgrounds, located in his senate district.
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Sep 9, 2009
Thomas Calls On Detroiters To Support Rep. Rashida Tlaib
"Today I'm calling on all Detroiters to support State Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) as she faces a recall threat," Thomas said.
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May 4, 2009
Thomas Bill Puts Brakes on Texting and Driving
LANSING—Citing the fact that distracted drivers are more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) introduced a bill today that would prohibit playing a game, or entering data, while driving.
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