Recent podcasts on the Michigan Senate Republicans website http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop News and information from the Michigan Senate Republicans en-us Copyright 2007-12 Michigan Senate Republican Caucus. All Rights Reserved. 5/23/2013 10:48:36 AM 20 http://www.misenategop.com/rss_audio.asp?District=19 Senator Nofs expresses his enthusiasm over a balanced budget and a new structurally sound budget process going forward. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20120118_Nofs_SOS.mp31/18/2012Senator Mike Nofs summarizes his thoughts on the Governor's address. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20110120_Nofs_SOS.mp31/20/2011Senator Nofs comments on Senate Bill 1432: legislation to stop welfare abuse in Michigan. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs voted to put an end to the use of Michigan Bridge Cards in the withdrawal of money from ATM machines in casinos. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20101921_Nofs_SB1432.mp39/21/2010Senator Nofs comments on Senate passage of Senate Bill 1373. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs sponsored this legislation to make illegal products such as K2 and Spice that contain THC, but due to their technical descriptions, were not outlawed by current marijuana statutes. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100824_Nofs_SB1373.mp38/24/2010Senator Nofs introduces Senate Resolution 174 urging all government agencies and the pipeline owner, Enbridge, Inc., to maximize coordination in preventing the oil spill from traveling further down the Kalamazoo River. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs also noted there is now an animal cleaning station in place to aid affected wildlife. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100728_Nofs_SR174.mp37/28/2010Senator Nofs speaks in favor of legislation the amends the state's business tax to allow investment and job creation at Michigan International Speedway. Michigan Senator Mike Nofs notes the millions of dollars spent in neighboring communities during racing events. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100624_Nofs_HB6235.mp36/24/2010Senator Nofs moves legislation to protect the safety of utility workers and home owners. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs sponsored this legislation in response to increased electrical service theft by home owners who's power had been shut off for nonpayment. Many home owners have been injured or even killed while reconnecting power themselves. The bills also increase penalties for assaulting a utility worker while shutting off power to homes with delinquent payment. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100617_Nofs_Utilities.mp36/17/2010Senator Nofs comments on Senate Bill 1101. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs sponsored SB1101 to protect senior citizens in foster care homes from unscrupulous persons by requiring criminal background checks prior to the licensing of any senior facility. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100420_Nofs_SB1101.mp34/20/2010Senator Nofs introduces Senate Resolution 140. Michigan State Senator Mike Nofs sponsored SR140 to officially cite April as Youth Financial Literacy Month in Michigan. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/04132010_Nofs_SR140.mp34/13/2010Senator Mike Nofs speaks on the governor's address and what Michigan needs to move forward. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20100203_Nofs_SOS.mp32/3/2010The Capitol Report with Senator Mike Nofs: January 2010 Edition Michigan State Senator Mike Nos lays out his plans and views as the Senate's newest member. Senator Nofs was elected to the 19th Senate District on November 3, 2009. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20091221_Nofs_Cable.mp312/21/2009Senator Mike Nofs comments on improvements to education in Michigan as a result of the Race To The Top reforms. http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/audio/19/20091219_Nofs_RTTT.mp312/20/2009