Welcome to my Web site!
I'm State Representative Bert Johnson, and I serve Michigan's 5th House District.
I hope you find my Web site useful and informative. You can use it to keep up-to-date on the work I'm doing in Lansing to make our community a better place to live, work and raise a family. You can also use it to sign up to receive my e-newsletter. I encourage you to please contact me if I can ever be of service. I am here to serve you and be your voice in our State Capitol.
Sincerely,
State Representative Bert Johnson
5th House District
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Move will allow customers of municipal utilities to take advantage of credits— Jan 25, 2010LANSING – In a move to ensure that all Michigan residents can take advantage of tax credits passed last year, the Michigan House of Representatives has passed a plan proposed by State Representative Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) to expand energy tax credits to customers of municipal utilities. ...
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Improvements position state for $400 million in federal education dollars— Jan 04, 2010LANSING – State Representative Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) today praised the signing of a plan into law that will give Michigan an edge in qualifying for up to $400 million in federal funding that Michigan's schools need in order to prepare students for 21st century jobs. ...
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First wave of legislation will strengthen transparency, consumer protections— Dec 16, 2009LANSING – Detroit House Democrats today voted for the first wave of reforms that will require insurance companies to be more accountable and transparent to Michigan consumers. ...
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Protest to highlight Secretary of State's political motivations, lack of community dialogue— Dec 16, 2009HIGHLAND PARK – State Representative Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) today announced a community-led protest that will make citizens' voices heard regarding the recent announcement that the Secretary of State will close Highland Park's branch office in 2010. The protest will take place on Monday, Dec. ...
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Plan passes with exemptions for Detroit casinos, will protect Michigan families— Dec 10, 2009LANSING – Detroit House Democrats today voted for a plan to ban smoking in most indoor places, including bars and restaurants. The plan, which comes amid ever-increasing evidence of the harmful public health impact of secondhand smoke, is now set to become law. ...