Audio from Michigan State Senator Ken Horn
January 30, 2020
:55
Lansing: Senator Ken Horn shares his thoughts after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered
her second State of the State address as Michigan's governor.
June 7, 2018
:27
We in the 32nd District are blessed to have the beautiful Great Lakes Bay Region
right in our back yards. Twice a year - once in the summer and once in the winter -
the state waives all licensing fees for residents and nonresidents alike for a
weekend. These free fishing weekends allow everyone to enjoy the world-class
fishing opportunities our state has to offer. Though licensing fees are waived, all
regulations still apply. Entry fees for state public boating access sites, state parks
and recreation areas are also waived. Whether you're on a river in Saginaw County
or a lake in Genesee County, there are endless opportunities to get out with the
family and enjoy this timeless pastime.
For more information, including a list of activities across the state, visit
www.Michigan.gov/FreeFishing
May 17, 2018
:37
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, spoke from the Senate chamber on
Thursday in support of reforms he sponsored that would end the burdensome and
costly Health Insurance Claims Assessment, more commonly known as HICA, while
adequately funding Michigan's Medicaid program. The long-term funding solution
would provide substantial relief to both businesses and consumers while meeting
federal obligations.
May 16, 2018
:42
This was a true example of how the process is supposed to work. The outdated law
was brought to my attention by a constituent at a recent coffee hours. When the
original law discounting registration fees for handicap accessible vehicles was
written, only vans were capable of being modified to be handicap-accessible, so
only vans are able to receive a discounted fee. While legislators I'm sure had good
intent, times change and laws need to keep up. Modern technology allows other
vehicles, including pickup trucks, to be modified with hand controls or a wheelchair
lift and should also qualify for a discounted rate as well. I was happy to see this
measure supported by my colleagues and the governor alike.
April 20, 2018
7:53
The Michigan State Waterways Commission (MSWC) recently passed Resolution
02-2018-01, which recommended the Legislature pursue an effort to require the
registration, with a new fee, of all rigid-hulled kayaks, canoes and paddleboards
eight feet or longer. Currently, such vessels are exempt from registration fees when
used recreationally. I recently sponsored Resolution 153, which formally opposes the
recent MSWC recommendation. I will fight any legislative effort to impose such fees
on Michiganders enjoying our state's beautiful resources.
June 6, 2017
9:19
State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, recently chatted with Michael Patrick Shiels about
various issues making their way through state government, along with his philosophy when it
comes to introducing bills.
February 14, 2017
7:28
The senator spent time discussing his newly introduced MIThrive initiative along with
School Reform Office's decision to shut down some of the state's lowest performing
schools.
February 8, 2017
6:57
The MIThrive initiative is a bipartisan package aimed at redeveloping vacant
properties across our state. These properties, known as brownfield properties, are
often the remains of previous industrial sites that are incredibly costly to clean up
and redevelop. Because of these associated costs, they are viewed as unfavorable
to developers and often sit vacant for many years. This legislation seeks to "close
the gap" on the overall construction costs by allowing the developer to receive a
portion of the newly generated tax revenue from that site, with the rest being
distributed to the state and local government that houses the property. The
legislation also includes provisions stating that no taxpayer money can be used
toward the initial investment, placing the financial burden solely on the private
developer.
September 23, 2015
6:46
Senator Ken Horn R.- Frankenmuth: Discusses Pasties to a balanced budget amendment and a range of topics on the Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels show in
Michigan.
June 9, 2015
37:00
WWJ's Jackie Paige hosts a special program from Lansing on all things Energy with a variety of panelists, including Sen. Ken Horn.