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PROOS: Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone in southwest Michigan. I hope you are all able to gather with family and friends to celebrate ...
John Proos, Author at Leader Publications
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PROOS: Give the gift of a college education this Christmas
Continuing education and higher education are important for students’ future careers.
by John Proos, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:57 am
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PROOS: Lauren’s Law helps increase organ donor registrations
There is a tremendous need for lifesaving organ transplants — with over 115,000 men, women and children nationwide currently in need of a lifesaving organ ...
by John Proos, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:02 am
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Column: Protect yourself and give wisely this holiday season
The holiday season is about celebrating with family and friends and looking forward to a new year full of possibilities. It is also a wonderful ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:09 am
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PROOS: Much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings.
by John Proos, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:17 am
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PROOS: Information for a safe, successful deer hunting season
Hunting has always been a favorite tradition and pastime of many southwest Michigan families. As deer firearm season begins, I want to pass along some ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:39 am
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PROOS: Celebrating STEM education in Michigan
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education is key to our future because it prepares students for careers in critical fields. National STEM Day is Nov. ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:08 am
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PROOS: Let your voice be heard by voting
The freedom to choose or reject our leaders makes us the beacon of liberty in the world, yet voter turnout remains low. In 1960, nearly ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:39 am
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Column: Have a fun and safe Halloween
The streets will soon be filled with goblins, ghouls, ghosts and all manner of other scary and delightful characters as young people of all ages ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:50 am
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PROOS: Is your personal information secure?
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month — a time to remind us of the steps we can take to protect our critical information in ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:04 am
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PROOS: Support local small businesses by buying nearby
As a result of our efforts to create a positive environment in Michigan for business investment and job creation, the unemployment rate in our state ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:01 am
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PROOS: Celebrating National Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing helped build Michigan’s economy. Today, the industry is responsible for one-fifth of our state’s gross state product and employs more than 600,000 Michigan workers.
by John Proos, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:45 am
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PROOS: The most valuable school supply: A library card
Getting a quality education is still the most important step toward a rewarding future, and local libraries provide tremendous options for students and residents to ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:47 am
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PROOS: Combating chronic wasting disease
Michigan has adopted new regulations and laws aimed at stopping the spread of chronic wasting disease — a deadly neurological disease found in deer, elk ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 8:35 am
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PROOS: Remembering the lives lost on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our history — yet out of the sadness, smoke and ash ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 8:32 am
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PROOS: It’s hard to beat autumn in pure Michigan
As our warm summer breezes change to cool weather ahead, autumn in Michigan is spectacular.
by John Proos, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:42 am
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PROOS: Enjoy your local farmers market
Michigan’s food and agriculture industry contributes over $100 billion annually to the state’s economy and employs more than 900,000 workers — about 22 percent of ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 8:32 am
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PROOS: Getting ready for kids to head back to school
It’s hard to believe, but summer vacation is nearly over and another school year is about to start. Michigan students will soon be busy doing ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:32 am
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PROOS: Be alert for phone, text message scams
Scam artists are becoming bolder in their demands and cleverer in disguising who they are.
by John Proos, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 11:03 am
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PROOS: Enjoy National Family Fun Month
Summertime may be winding down, but that does not mean an end to the fun.
by John Proos, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 12:12 pm
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PROOS: Supporting board’s abuse, violence prevention efforts
The heinous crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault have long-lasting impacts on victims, their families and our entire society.
by John Proos, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 8:52 am
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PROOS: Budget continues revenue sharing increases
In Michigan, local revenue sharing is the distribution of a portion of the state’s sales tax revenue to eligible counties, cities, townships and villages to ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 8:03 am
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PROOS: Celebrate the birth of liberty this Independence Day
On July 2, 1776, a tired and restless Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia voted to approve a resolution of independence.
by John Proos, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 8:10 am
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PROOS: Corrections, judiciary budgets focus on better outcomes
As chairman of the Senate subcommittees for the Judiciary and Department of Corrections budgets, I am proud that both budgets for next year are focused ...
by John Proos, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:46 am
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PROOS: Enjoy free fishing, off-roading in Michigan June 9-10
This weekend, Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy a free fishing weekend as well as a free off-road vehicle weekend and free entry into ...
