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May 23, 2016
This week in the United States Congress, the Judiciary Committee introduced bipartisan legislation — the Due Process Act — to curb civil asset forfeiture abuse.
According to the Heritage Foundation, civil asset forfeiture is defined as a "legal tool that allows law enforcement officials to seize property that they assert has been involved in certain criminal activity."
According to the Heritage Foundation, civil asset forfeiture is defined as a "legal tool that allows law enforcement officials to seize property that they assert has been involved in certain criminal activity."
Issues:Local Issues
May 19, 2016
Following the House's recent passage of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R- 7th district) is hosting a community forum to discuss how to combat the problem.
The forum with residents and local leaders begins at 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, in the Jackson High School Library, 544 Wildwood Ave.
The event is free and open to the public.
The forum with residents and local leaders begins at 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, in the Jackson High School Library, 544 Wildwood Ave.
The event is free and open to the public.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
May 18, 2016
A large package of bills aimed at combating opioid abuse and addiction is heading to a conference committee in Washington D.C. after being passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
May 17, 2016
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
May 17, 2016
Since 1999, heroin deaths in Michigan have increased by nearly 400 percent. In order to try and and curb the problem, Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI, 7th District) sponsored 18 bills.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
May 2, 2016
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Congressman Tim Walberg will be hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Monday morning at the Community Health Center Community Care and Conference Center in Coldwater.
He says the event is for seniors in Branch and Hillsdale Counties.
He says the event is for seniors in Branch and Hillsdale Counties.
Issues:Social Security
May 2, 2016
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) voted Wednesday for the Email Privacy Act, bi-partisan legislation to strengthen and modernize the nation's electronic communications laws that were first enacted in 1986.
May 2, 2016
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
April 26, 2016
The U.S. House has voted to extend for an additional five years a program designed to improve water quality in the Great Lakes and make progress on resolving their biggest environmental threats.
The measure authorizes spending $300 million annually on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, although separate votes would be needed each year to provide the funding.
The measure authorizes spending $300 million annually on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, although separate votes would be needed each year to provide the funding.
Issues:Local Issues