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Summary

Representative Gretchen Driskell

Full Name: Gretchen Driskell
Office: State House (MI) - District 52, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: 3 Children: Ryan, Matthew, Marielle
Birth Date: 10/01/1958
Birth Place: Port Washington, NY
Home City: Saline, MI

Recent Key Votes

SB 48 - Authorizes Businesses to Allow Contact Between Customers and Small Bears
Legislation (Nay)

March 7, 2013 - Authorizes certain businesses to allow contact between customers and bears that are less than 36 weeks of age or that weigh less than 90 ...

SB 61 - Authorizes the Merger of Health Care Corporations With Nonprofit Insurers
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 28, 2013 - Authorizes a health care corporation to merge with a nonprofit mutual disability insurer, resulting in the nonprofit mutual disability insurer as the surviving entity ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Environment

Jan. 1, 2012 - Michigan is such a beautiful state, and our district is one of the most scenic areas. I believe that our rolling hills and numerous lakes ...

Issue Position: Economy

Jan. 1, 2012 - I believe that this current administration has placed too much emphasis on helping corporations and has ignored the citizens. They are shifting the tax burden ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - I believe that the education of our children should be one of the most important priorities of any community. As a mother of 3 children ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 17%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Party Committees ($462,983.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Gretchen Driskell refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
GretchenDriskell@house.mi.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://052.housedems.com/contact-me

Capitol Website
http://052.housedems.com/

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/gdriskell

General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DriskellForStateRep

Capitol
S986 House Office Building
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-0828
Fax: 517-373-5783
Toll Free: 855-627-5052

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