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Friday, May 18, 2012  The Albany Downtown Sertoma Club welcomed Senator Freddie Powell-Sims as a speaker during a luncheon Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Pet owners could see an almost eight percent increase in their medical bills if particular house bills pass a tax on pet services and veterinarian expenses. Lawmakers say it is a fee to help generate state tax revenue and keep them from adding to property and income taxes.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  State Senators and Representatives instructed medical students on leadership and the legislative process: A session all 17 students requested and enrolled in.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Flint Riverkeeper organization unveils legislation to conserve Flint River water and protect it from pollution. They met on Wednesday to discuss a bill that would regulate how much water is borrowed with Inter Basin Transfers (IBT) and how clean it has to be when it’s returned.