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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Lawmakers urge Senate to act on plan targeting failing schools— Jun 30, 2009DETROIT – Two House lawmakers and leading advocates of major school reform legislation held a press conference today urging the Senate to act on their plan to turn around failing schools before any more Michigan school children suffer the consequences of poor performing schools. ...
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House, Senate agree to leasing deal to modernize Cobo, keep Auto Show in Detroit— Jun 26, 2009LANSING – House and Senate leaders today announced a major deal that will keep the North American International Auto Show in downtown Detroit by allowing for the modernization of Cobo Hall. The agreement comes as a result of bipartisan collaboration among the House, the Senate, the Governor and leaders in Southeast Michigan. ...
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Legislation promotes schools that prepare students for 21st century jobs— Jun 25, 2009LANSING – House Democrats today passed legislation sponsored by State Representatives Tim Melton (D-Pontiac) and Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) that will help turn around Michigan schools that are failing. The plan creates new standards and restructuring options to ensure Michigan students are prepared for the 21st century global economy. ...
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Lawmakers work to resolve Cobo issue by promoting regional cooperation— Jun 18, 2009LANSING – In an attempt to resolve the longstanding debate over Detroit's Cobo Hall, the Michigan House today approved legislation that would expand and modernize the facility. ...
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Plan protects health of Michigan families; city's casinos exempt— May 26, 2009LANSING – House Democrats today passed legislation to make Michigan the 37th state to ban smoking in most indoor places, including bars and restaurants. The move comes amid ever increasing evidence of the negative public health impact of secondhand smoke. ...