State Rep. Matt Lori is sponsoring coffee hours in Dowagiac on Friday (February 22nd). Lori, R-Constantine, will meet with residents at the Cass County Council on Aging in Front Street Crossing, 227 S. Front St. in Dowagiac from 9:30 to 11 a.m. “This is an informal setting where I can provide a short legislative update [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori on Thursday (January 24th) was named to the House Appropriations Committee, and will again serve as chair of the Department of Community Health (DCH) Subcommittee. “I am pleased to again have a hand in making decisions that will have a direct impact on how the money trusted to us by hard-working [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, issued the following statement on Gov. Rick Snyder’s State of the State address: “I look forward to working with Gov. Snyder to keep the economic momentum going and fostering a healthy economy in which more jobs can be created,” Lori said. “We have achieved much in putting Michigan back on [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori took the ceremonial oath of office as a state representative in the Michigan House Wednesday (January 9th).  Lt. Gov. Brian Calley administered the ceremonial oath in the state Capitol in Lansing.  Lori’s wife, Linda, also took part in the ceremony. Residents can call Lori at (517) 373-0832; mail correspondence to N-993 [...]

Lansing – The County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC has endorsed Matt Lori of Constantine in the General Election for Michigan House of Representatives, District #59. “Michigan’s transportation infrastructure is in crisis.” County Road Association director John Niemala said.  “Our State needs leaders who understand how vital the local road and bridge network is to [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, will host coffee hours in Cassopolis and Centreville during September. “I enjoy meeting with the residents of our communities in an informal setting and hearing what concerns they have,” Lori said. “I appreciate the important feedback I get at these coffee hours, plus it gives us a chance to assist [...]

The Michigan Primary Care Consortium’s Board of Directors and its members last week honored Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, with the 2012 Health Policy Champion Award. “Being recognized during Michigan Public Health Week for the hard work we have been doing for Michigan’s residents is quite humbling, and a true honor,” Lori said. “I was pleased [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori is sponsoring district coffee hours to give residents an opportunity to meet with him locally on Friday, May 4, at the following times and locations: 6:30-7:30 a.m at Rachel’s, 300 E. Chicago Road, White Pigeon – (269) 483-7960 9-10 a.m. at Happy Landing Café, 59640 County Line Road, Three Rivers – [...]

Rep. Matt Lori will meet with residents during two office hours sessions during March. Office hours will take place Friday, March 9 at Rachel’s, 130 E. Water St. in Constantine from 7-8 a.m. and at The Broadway Café, 158 S. Broadway in Cassopolis from 9-10 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Those unable to attend the [...]

Constantine, MI – State Representative Matt Lori has announced that he will be seeking his third and final two-year term in the House of Representatives. Lori filed his paperwork with the Elections Bureau on February 1. Currently Lori serves as the Chair of the House Appropriations sub-committee for Community Health, Majority vice-chair for the sub-committee [...]

State Senator Bruce Caswell (R-Hillsdale) and state Representative Matt Lori (R-Constantine) provided a ‘Legislative Update’ during a breakfast gathering Friday morning (February 10th) at the Joco Center in Three Rivers, an event sponsored by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce. The lawmakers shared information on a variety of legislative topics, commented on the Fiscal [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, Thursday (February 9th) issued the following statement on Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget message: “I am encouraged by the fact that we are building on our past success and have measurable evidence that Michigan is headed in the right direction, thanks mainly to the very difficult choices we have made in [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, will sponsor office hours to meet with residents of Sturgis and Dowagiac in February. The sessions are: Lori and state Rep. Sharon Tyler, R-Niles, will host a joint office hours session Friday, Feb. 3 at LPL Financial, 212 S. Front St. in Dowagiac from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 office [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, Wednesday night (January 18th) made the following statement in response to Gov. Rick Snyder’s ‘State of the State’ address: “It is encouraging to hear the governor put an emphasis on improving public safety in Michigan. As a former sheriff, I can understand the importance of reducing crime in our largest [...]

The Michigan House of Representatives concluded the first leg of the 2011-2012 legislative session, concluding a year of business tax reforms, budgetary restraints and making state spending more transparent and responsible. Among the key accomplishments are: Public Act 211, a measure sponsored by Lori that gives jails more flexibility in “double bunking” inmates. “This law [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori is sponsoring district coffee hours to give residents an opportunity to meet with him locally on Friday (November 11th) at the following times and locations: 8-9 a.m. L.A.’s Coffee Cafe, 145 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers 9:30-10:30 a.m. Farmhouse Bakery and Restaurant, 59573 White Temple Road, Vandalia No appointment is necessary. [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori (R-Constantine) has released his ‘Legislative Update” newsletter for October 2011. The publication touches on the following topics: Pure Michigan in Autumn District Coffee Hours House Spending Reforms Michigan Deer Hunting Information Halloween Safety Tips Senior Brigade – Safety Initiative Stay in Contact To access the newsletter, click here.

Rep. Matt Lori Tuesday (September 20th) announced that Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that removes the need for the Legislature to revisit an assessment levied on nursing homes and long-term care facilities every year. “This law makes a very common-sense amendment to correct deficits in the assessments for nursing homes and long-term care facilities without [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori today advised residents who are collecting pensions from out-of-state employment to visit with their financial advisor to prevent any unplanned expenses during the coming tax season. “I was approached by a constituent who retired from a Wisconsin teaching job,” said Lori, R-Constantine. “The out-of-state employer was not taking Michigan taxes out [...]

State Rep. Matt Lori is sponsoring district coffee hours to give residents a convenient opportunity to meet with him locally on Friday, May 20 at the following times and locations: 8 to 9 a.m. – L.A.’s Coffee Cafe 145 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers 10 to 11 a.m. – Dawn and Phil’s Cafe 105 West [...]