State Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Mich.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Mich.)
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Ferris State honors retiring hockey coach Bob Daniels
State Representative Tom Kunse and Senator Roger Hauck recently honored Ferris State University Hockey Coach Bob Daniels with a tribute.
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Rep. Kunse launches student art contest in 100th House district
State Representative Tom Kunse has announced an art competition open to students from first to twelfth grade within the 100th House district.
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Rep. Kunse hosts elementary school principal at State of the State address
State Representative Tom Kunse, R-Clare, welcomed Renee Kent, principal of Riverview Elementary School in Big Rapids, and Murphy McGougell as his guests for the Governor’s State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. “I was absolutely thrilled...
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Rep. Kunse announces virtual office hours for March 7
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, has announced plans to hold virtual office hours on March 7.
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Proposal made to rename highway section after Sgt. Matthew Webber
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, has reintroduced a proposal to rename a section of US 131 near Big Rapids in honor of Sergeant Matthew Webber, an army veteran who died from injuries sustained overseas.
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Rep. Tom Kunse receives Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB
State Representative Tom Kunse of Clare has been awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his contributions to supporting local businesses and workers in Michigan during the...
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Rep. Tom Kunse appointed vice-chair on key House committee
State Representative Tom Kunse has been appointed to serve as Vice-Chair on the House Communications and Technology Committee.
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Rep. Kunse launches student art contest celebrating rural Michigan
State Representative Tom Kunse has announced an art competition for students in the 100th House district, which he represents.
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Northern Michigan Republicans push back against Supreme Court ruling affecting tipped workers
House Republicans in the Northern Michigan Caucus have expressed their support for new legislation aimed at addressing a Michigan Supreme Court decision from last summer.
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Rep. Tom Kunse schedules local office hours in Clare and Reed City
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, has announced plans to hold local office hours in the cities of Clare and Reed City.
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Rep. Kunse honors Clare for rail-trail completion
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, has presented a tribute to the City of Clare.
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Rep. Kunse honors Mecosta County Parks Commission for Dragon Trail completion
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, presented the Mecosta County Park Commission with a tribute on Monday.
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Rep. Tom Kunse receives free enterprise award from Michigan Chamber
State Representative Tom Kunse, a Republican from Clare, has been honored with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Champion of Free Enterprise award for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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Michigan Democrats face criticism over alleged lack of government transparency
Six years ago, Governor Gretchen Whitmer campaigned on a platform of transparency and accountability for Michigan's government. Critics argue that her administration has not fulfilled these promises, with recent actions allegedly further distancing the public from governmental operations. The state's $83 billion budget for 2025, passed in the early hours when most residents were asleep, has been cited as an example of this trend.
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Rep. Kunse offers assistance to those affected by Clare County tornado
State Rep. Tom Kunse on Tuesday urged anyone seeking help after a tornado touched down in Clare County last Friday to contact his office. The tornado traveled roughly 12 miles from Lake George to southeast of Harrison.
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Audit reveals ongoing failures within Michigan's Child Protective Services
State Rep. Tom Kunse on Tuesday criticized the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) following a report from Michigan’s nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, which highlighted significant deficiencies within child protective services (CPS).
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Rep Kunse's plan to rename highway after fallen veteran clears House
State Rep. Tom Kunse on Thursday celebrated the passage of legislation to rename a portion of US 131 near Big Rapids after Sergeant Matthew Webber, an army veteran. Webber passed away in 2006 after an IED attack in Iraq. House Bill 5635 passed the House with unanimous support.
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Legislative softball game raises $34K for charity aiding grieving children
The second annual Legislative Softball Game for Charity successfully raised $34,000 for Ele’s Place, an organization dedicated to aiding grieving children through various services such as peer-to-peer support groups and bereavement counseling.
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Kunse criticizes Democrats' transportation budget, cites lack of local road funding
State Representative Tom Kunse expressed his firm opposition to the Democrat Department of Transportation budget on Wednesday, citing a lack of crucial funding for local roads. The budget instead allocates $15 million for aerial drones and $2.95 million for electric bike incentives. This comes at a time when Michigan ranks 47th nationally in terms of pavement road quality.
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Rep. Kunse Reminds Public of Upcoming Legislative Softball Game for Charity
State Rep. Tom Kunse is urging the community to save the date for the annual Legislative Softball Game set to take place on June 5 at Jackson Field in Lansing. Joining forces with Rep. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn, Kunse emphasized the bipartisan nature of the event, aiming to surpass last year's success and draw a larger crowd."Last year was a success, but this year we want to fill Jackson Field," expressed Kunse, highlighting the importance of putting political differences aside for a common cause. "Things can get tense in Lansing, but we’re all here because we want to...