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South Michigan News

Friday, November 8, 2024

State Rep. Dale Zorn

Recent News About State Rep. Dale Zorn

  • Rep. Dale Zorn offers support for 2024 hunting season

    State Rep. Dale Zorn has expressed his support for hunters, emphasizing the role of hunting in responsibly managing wildlife populations and encouraging exploration of Michigan. "This time-honored tradition helps responsibly manage the wildlife population and encourages exploration of our great state," he stated.

  • U.S. Secretary of Defense recognizes Rep. Zorn's dedication to military members

    State Rep. Dale Zorn has been recognized by the office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense for his outstanding dedication to and support of veterans, service members, and their families.

  • Michigan House approves plans to expand access to occupational and physical therapy care

    The state House of Michigan has recently given the green light to bills proposed by Reps. Doug Wozniak and Dale Zorn aimed at broadening access to occupational and physical therapy care. The bills seek to include Michigan in both the Occupational Therapy Interstate Licensure Compact and the Physical Therapy Interstate Licensure Compact.Zorn expressed optimism about the impact of these compacts, stating, "These interstate compacts will improve access to health care in Michigan while maintaining our state’s regulatory authority to protect the health and safety of our...

  • House committee approves Rep. Zorn’s hearing aid accessibility bill

    The House Insurance and Financial Services Committee has approved a bipartisan plan to make hearing aids more accessible for children in Michigan who need them. The plan, introduced by Rep. Dale Zorn, aims to address the lack of hearing coverage provided by many insurance companies.According to Rep. Zorn, "Sadly, those children are at a serious disadvantage as many insurance companies do not offer hearing coverage." He emphasized the importance of taking action to make hearing aids more accessible early on, as it significantly increases academic success for children...

  • House approves Rep. Zorn’s bill to improve tow truck wait times for drivers in distress

    The Michigan House of Representatives has given its approval to a bill proposed by Representative Zorn, aimed at reducing regulations that affect tow truck companies assisting stranded drivers and hazardous road obstructions. The bill, known as House Bill 4028, seeks to exempt tow trucks from weight restrictions when towing or traveling to and from a disabled vehicle.Currently, tow truck companies are required to obtain a permit from the local road agency if they need to tow above their weight restriction. This paperwork can cause delays and unsafe wait times for drivers...

  • Governor should focus on reduced spending, tax cuts during difficult times

    State Representative Dale Zorn responded to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State Address, expressing his concerns about the current state of affairs in Michigan. Zorn believes that the governor is not being transparent about the true condition of the state and that the actions taken by her and her Democratic colleagues have had negative consequences for Michigan residents.Zorn criticized the governor's decision to increase household costs for families and reverse a permanent income tax cut that was promised to every Michigan taxpayer. He stated, "The...