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Summary

Senator Michael 'Mike' L. Nofs

Full Name: Michael 'Mike' L. Nofs
Office: State Senate (MI) - District 19, Republican
First Elected: 2009
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced; 5 Children
Birth Date: 11/19/1953
Birth Place: Eaton Rapids, MI
Home City: Battle Creek, MI
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

SB 78 - Removes Biodiversity and Restoration as Forest Management Goals for Department of Natural Resources
Legislation (Yea)

March 5, 2013 - Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from enforcing a rule or order that designates an area of land specifically for the purpose of achieving ...

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

Feb. 14, 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 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Jobs

JOBS FIRST. JOBS NOW. With a state unemployment rate the highest since 1984, Lansing just isn't getting it done. Mike Nofs believes every piece of ...

Issue Position: Education

"I will continue to support rigorous academic standards and ensure that our schools, teachers, and support staff have the resources they need to get the ...

Issue Position: Public Safety

"I've kept my promise to support law endorsement and tougher laws to punish those who threaten the safety of our children and family members." * ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Michigan National Federation of Independent Business Positions 92%
2011-2012 Michigan Chamber of Commerce Positions 83%
2011 Independent Tea Party Patriots Positions 44%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($29,045.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Michael Nofs refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Michael 'Mike' L. Nofs's Michigan State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
senmnofs@senate.michigan.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.misenategop.com/senators/Nofs.asp?District=19

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

General Website - LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mike-nofs/6/5a4/b9

Capitol
S-132 Capitol Building
Post Office Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: 517-373-2426
Fax: 517-373-2964
Toll Free: 888-962-6275

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