legislative and Policy Success

Successfully assisted in the passage of electric deregulation legislation in Michigan.

Achieved passage of a statewide Michigan telecommunications franchise license agreement for AT&T.

Successfully defeated efforts to impose additional taxes on liquor products sold by Michigan taverns and restaurants.

Negotiated and secured legislative approval of a Class III gaming compact with the State of Michigan on behalf of Station Casinos and the Gun Lake Tribe.

Successfully reversed a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality decision to restrict a resort community's ability to utilize its waterfront property, dock access, and facilities.

Secured legislation granting special designated uncapped historic tax credits for major urban rehabilitation projects through three separate legislative initiatives.

Secured reversal of a negative decision regarding the transfer of a Class C liquor license for a prominent Midwestern resort.

Achieved a retroactive Michigan sales tax exemption for charter airplanes and light jets and established a tax exemption on precious metals and gold.

Effectively defeated efforts that would have tripled licensing fees for more than 16,000 Michigan Class C liquor license holders.

Played a key role in the successful enactment of legislation repealing Michigan's mandatory motorcycle helmet law.

Coordinated a statewide grassroots campaign that led to the enactment of Public Act 222, eliminating automatic governmental immunity for environmental invasion and sewage backup claims.