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	The Oakland Press: Local News: Mr. Speaker
		When Craig DeRoche is officially sworn in as speaker of the state House of Representatives, it will be the first time since the Civil War era that Oakland County has had such a powerful presence in that legislative chamber.
		DeRoche, who trumpets fiscal belt-tightening by the state, also reversed his position on the recent accelerated county tax collection plan after being asked to support it by Johnson.
		As for bringing home the bacon to Oakland County, DeRoche said he'll need to be mindful of balancing all of the interests of state Republicans, and that one region cannot thrive at the expense of others.
	www.theoaklandpress.com /stories/111404/loc_20041114033.shtml (1255 words)

	The Oakland Press: Local News: DeRoche wants county highways given priority
		DeRoche said it is time to put 17 road projects statewide that the Michigan Department of Transportation has had on hold since 2003 back in the department's five-year transportation plan.
		DeRoche said relievingtraffic congestion is a keyto reviving the state's economy.
		DeRoche and state Sen. Nancy Cassis, R-Novi, made their views clear in a letter to state Transportation Director Gloria Jeff this week urging MDOT to restore the reconstruction of the I-96 and Wixom Road interchange in its five-year plan.
	www.theoaklandpress.com /stories/011605/loc_20050116033.shtml (654 words)

	Michigan Senate Republicans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The 2005 State of the State Republican response is being given by Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema (R-Wyoming) and House Speaker Rep. Craig DeRoche (R-Novi).
		But this year, Speaker DeRoche and I are committed to reforming the way Lansing writes its budget and getting government to live within its means.
		A course that restores Michigan to her rightful place as a leader in new, high-paying jobs, as an innovator in the global economy, and second-to-none as the best place to live, work and raise a family.
	www.senate.michigan.gov /GOP/stateofthestate/oldstuff (1022 words)

	migop.org :: The Michigan Republican Party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		DeRoche pointed to a willingness in the past to rely on accounting gimmicks, tax shifts and fee increases to balance the state budget as a key factor in Michigan's ongoing budget woes.
		DeRoche promised to work across party lines to seek input and member priorities in the budget process, but stated firm his commitment to pass a budget that funds only those priorities that the state can afford.
		DeRoche made clear his top priority would be to make the tough choices needed to fix Michigan's ailing budget and reform Michigan's tax and regulatory environment to help create good paying jobs in Michigan again.
	www.migop.org /pressreleases/readarticle.asp?id=2310 (455 words)

	Granholm, GOP spar over what's best for Michigan roads - 10/16/05
		Critics, led by House Speaker Craig DeRoche, argue that it's a wrong-headed scheme in a state troubled by high unemployment and low growth.
		DeRoche, R-Novi, says the failure to build new roads and traffic lanes in Metro Detroit's bustling suburbs deprives Michigan of development that would spark a faster turnaround.
		DeRoche, who accused the Democratic governor of being more interested in "social engineering" than boosting the economy with road projects, is considering drawing up legislation for a state bond sale to raise money for new highway lanes and interchanges.
	www.detnews.com /2005/specialreport/0510/16/A14-349721.htm (869 words)

	The Oakland Press: Local News: Mr. Speaker
		When Craig DeRoche is officially sworn in as speaker of the state House of Representatives, it will be the first time since the Civil War era that Oakland County has had such a powerful presence in that legislative chamber.
		DeRoche, a 34-year-old Novi Republican who sat on the Novi City Council just two years ago, was elected speaker last week by the 58-member Republican House Caucus after his first two-year term.
		DeRoche, who trumpets fiscal belt-tightening by the state, also reversed his position on the recent accelerated county tax collection plan after being asked to support it by Johnson.
	theoaklandpress.com /stories/111404/loc_20041114033.shtml (1245 words)

	The State News - www.statenews.com
		DeRoche's last opponent exited the race two weeks ago, when support for DeRoche started to gain momentum, he said.
		In his second term, DeRoche will assume the highest position in the House in January, when the Republican majority will shrink from 63-47 to 58-52, after five GOP representatives lost their seats this Election Day.
		DeRoche, 34, appears to be the youngest House speaker since Midland County's Gilbert Currie, who was 30 when he took the job in 1913, according to information compiled by House Republicans.
	www.statenews.com /article.phtml?pk=26868 (292 words)

	Macomb Daily : Novi Republican in line for House speaker 11/08/04
		DeRoche was one of the two leaders of the House GOP's fund-raising efforts for this year's election in which Republicans lost five seats in the chamber.
		DeRoche said he's not concerned that the House Republicans will have five fewer seats in the upcoming term.
		DeRoche also will have to negotiate with Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema of Wyoming, who have been working together for the past two years.
	www.macombdaily.com /stories/110804/sta_deroche001.shtml (450 words)

	Profile Novi -- The People's Insider
		Such may be the case for Craig DeRoche, who was sworn in January 8, 2003 as the State Representative for the 38th District.
		Craig DeRoche embraced the opportunity and found his true calling.
		In 1996 he ran for State representative against Nancy Cassis, and although he was defeated, he supported her and emphasizes he learned a lot in the process.
	www.novi.org /Profile/DeRoche.htm (654 words)

	MIRS News - Biographical Profile - DeRoche, Craig
		DeRoche was first elected Spekar of the House in 2005 and served in this capacity until the change in Majority Leadership in the House in the 2006 election.
		DeRoche was born Born Oct. 4, 1970 and is married to Stacey with two children and anotherchild is expected in 2007.
		DeRoche is an active in the Novi Chamber of Commerce.
	www.mirsnews.com /leg_bio.php?lid=25 (293 words)

	Detroit Free Press - www.freep.com - IN OUR OPINION \| NEGLECT IN CUSTODY: Don't Delay on Prison Health
		Michigan House Speaker Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, plans to appoint a special committee on prison health care in the next month.
		DeRoche says Corrections, along with the management of child protection in the Department of Human Services, is in chaos.
		Failure to act soon, DeRoche says, could trigger more federal control over state prisons, and the $280 million a year the Department of Corrections spends on medical and mental health care.
	www.freep.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061010/OPINION01/610100310/1068&template=printart (388 words)

	Michigan Retailer-Rep. DeRoche pursues item pricing reform
		Background: Representative DeRoche was introduced to politics when he took a job with a congressional campaign during his last year in college.
		DeRoche became increasingly involved in Oakland County politics in the 1990s.
		He was appointed to chair Vision 20/20, a group exploring what Novi should be like in 2020, and was elected to the Novi City Council in 1997 and 1999.
	www.retailers.com /news/retailers/04jan/mr0104legiprofile.html (1042 words)

	RightMichigan.com \|\| Right Michigan EXCLUSIVE: Interview with House Minority Leader Craig DeRoche (R, 38)
		This week's guest, House Minority Leader Craig DeRoche, is leading that charge and he's got some interesting takes...
		When Craig DeRoche was Speaker, he refused to let a budget pass the House if it represented a spending increase above the rate of inflation.
		DeRoche's spending restraint is historic, no one contained two consecutive budgets to below inflation in 40 years prior.
	www.rightmichigan.com /story/2007/8/10/64222/8091 (2112 words)

	Project Vote Smart - Representative DeRoche - Interest Group Ratings
		2005-2006 Representative DeRoche supported the interests of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce 100 percent in 2005-2006.
		2003-2004 On the votes that the Michigan Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Representative DeRoche voted their preferred position 95 percent of the time.
		2003 On the votes that the Michigan AFL-CIO considered to be the most important in 2003, Representative DeRoche voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.
	www.vote-smart.org /issue_rating_category.php?can_id=MMI66217 (692 words)

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		LANSING - Lawmakers will work to ensure that teachers convicted of crimes are removed from classrooms, House Speaker Craig DeRoche said Wednesday in response to a Detroit News investigation.
		DeRoche called this "outrageous" and said he's asked House Education Committee Chairman Brian Palmer, R-Romeo, to suggest legal changes to correct the problem.
		DeRoche, its primary sponsor, cited the thousands of dollars it cost to remove a South Lyon teacher found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana.
	www.wzzm13.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=39265 (288 words)

	City of Novi Council Minutes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Craig DeRoche, Novi 20/20 Committee Chairman distributed copies of the vision statement to Council members.
		DeRoche reported during those sessions the citizens compiled a list of what they felt the city’s treasures and aspirations are, and most of the participants shared the same ideas.
		DeRoche reported the next steps in the process after the Vision Statement would be a Goals Session and then a Strategy Session.
	www.ci.novi.mi.us /Resources/Library/Minutes/Council/1997/970421.htm (11104 words)

	Michigan Association of REALTORS®
		DeRoche: One of the things that candidates heard on the doorsteps was a lack of support for taxes on going to the doctor, getting a haircut or fixing the family minivan.
		DeRoche: The priorities of the Republican members of the House during a lame duck are the same as they have been for the entire session — job creation, economic development, public education and a smart approach to health care reform.
		DeRoche: The vision of Michigan residents is 20/20.
	www.mirealtors.com /news/advocate/122004/122004_electionthatwas.html (1195 words)

	Gaylord Herald Times
		Or it could be Ken and Craig against her and in the best of times, all three amazingly end up on the same page.
		A year ago for example, Sikkema was on the “outs” with the gov. He was hitting her hard on her alleged lack of leadership.
		Ah, but it was clear as you sat through their rare joint appearance, there was an uneasy edge to the whole shebang.
	gaylordheraldtimes.com /articles/2005/11/14/news/opinion/opinion06.txt (587 words)

	Representative Craig DeRoche :: House District 38
		July 18 :: The following is a statement from House Republican Leader Craig DeRoche, Novi, on today’s Michigan Supreme Court opinion saying the state’s law requiring a photo ID in order to vote is constitutional.
		Last year, then-Speaker of the House DeRoche requested the court take up this issue and release an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of Michigan’s law.
		July 11 :: Citing Michigan’s continued jobs crisis and Lansing’s paralyzed inability to address it, Republican members of the state House today announced a statewide effort to seek input and ideas from taxpayers, public policy experts and government officials in developing initiatives to get Michigan back on its feet.
	www.gophouse.com /news.asp?District=38 (407 words)

	Week in Review November 15-19, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This week the House Republican caucus unanimously elected Rep. Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) as House Speaker for the 2005-2006 legislative sessions.
		House Speaker-elect Craig DeRoche has named Rep. David Palsrok (R-Manistee)as chair of the committee that will oversee the transition between outgoing House Speaker Rick Johnson and Representative DeRoche for the 2005-06 term.
		Fresh off their victory in requiring voter approval of any efforts at new or expanded gambling, anti-gambling activists are calling on state and federal governments to reign in tribal casinos that are not subject to the provisions of Proposal 04-1 that voters passed November 2.
	www.sagchip.org /la/week_review/2004/111904-wk-review.htm (862 words)

	City of Novi Council Minutes - December 16, 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		She said it was very special to come before Council and honor one of Novi’s own, Craig DeRoche, on his successful selection as our next State Representative from Novi.
		Member DeRoche said he understood why the Planning Commission did give, in the end, a favorable recommendation and he believed it was positive for the community with the proposal that would come back with changes to the RUD.
		Member DeRoche said he heard that vacant land pays for itself but we are giving up $10,000 in revenues per home, that’s $30,000 and $25,000 per home, that’s $75,000 to the schools for something that is not going to pay the City any money.
	www.ci.novi.mi.us /resources/Library/Minutes/Council/2002/021216.htm (15376 words)

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		House Speaker Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) announced the restructuring of several House committees as well as the creation of a new committee on tort reform and subcommittees on tax policy related to the state’s business tax restructuring and school district and municipal finance.
		DeRoche removed Democratic Representatives Frank Accavitti (D-Eastpointe), Paul Condino (D-Southfield) and Steve Tobocman (D-Detroit) from the Energy and Technology, Tax Policy and Local Government and Urban Policy committees, respectively, where each served as minority vice chair.
		Sikkema and House Speaker Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) last week, the Senate also acted on a job providers “bill of rights” — a series of bills providing new requirements for Department of Treasury officials on how to deal with taxpayer issues.
	www.paaonline.com /usrListStoriesForIssue.asp?ID=447 (1268 words)

	Michigan Event on May 24th -- FreedomWorks.org
		You're Invited to this Special Event in Novi.
		And Michigan Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche
		Come meet one of the true titans of American conservatism.Dick Armey.
	www.freedomworks.org /newsroom/press_template.php?press_id=1285 (158 words)

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		House Speaker-elect Craig DeRoche has named Representative David Palsrok as Chair of the committee that will oversee the transition between outgoing House Speaker Rick Johnson and Representative DeRoche.
		House Speaker Elect Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) is requesting an Attorney General's opinion on whether Governor Jennifer Granholm had the authority to veto a portion of boilerplate language in
		Holcomb Named Chief of Staff: House Speaker-elect Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) has named James Holcomb as his Chief of Staff for the 2005-2006 House session.
	www.paaonline.com /usrListStoriesForIssue.asp?ID=346 (963 words)

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		L-R: Sen. Liz Brater, Rep. Craig DeRoche, Rep. Dianne Byrum, Sen. Sikkema, Sen. Patty Birkholz.
		Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming, and House Speaker Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, today unveiled the first four agenda items the Legislature will pass by the end of January.
		Sikkema, R-Wyoming, is flanked by House Speaker Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, during a joint news conference at the state Capitol after the speech.
	www.senate.michigan.gov /photowire/Sikkema/Sikkema.htm (2155 words)

	Michigan Retailer-Jan/Feb 2005 Legislative Bulletin
		New House Speaker Craig DeRoche (R-Novi) has the critical task of appointing committee chairs, who determine much of the House legislative agenda.
		DeRoche has announced two important appointments: the chairs of the Appropriations and Commerce committees.
		At press time, DeRoche had not named the remainder of his committee chairs.
	www.retailers.com /news/retailers/05janfeb/mr0105legi.html (1234 words)

	GRANHOLM - Granholm, Sikkema, DeRoche Announce Agreement on Transportation, Economic Development Jobs Package
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		LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, and Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche today announced a sweeping agreement that will create thousands of jobs by addressing transportation and economic development needs of communities across the state.
		Another major provision in the agreement authorizes improvements to U.S. 131 in Southwest Michigan that will reduce congestion and facilitate economic development.
	www.michigan.gov /gov/0,1607,7-168-23442_21974-141406--,00.html (242 words)

	NFIB.com - This Week in Michigan – Feb. 21, 2005
		The NFIB Small Business Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing.
		The keynote speakers are Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema (R-Grandville) and Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche (R-Novi).
		Contact Regional Member Activism Coordinator Amanda Fisher at (517) 485-3409 to RSVP or for more information.
	www.nfib.com /object/IO_20539.html (608 words)

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