Horn Deserves Credit

Kudos to State Representative Ken Horn (R) Frankenmuth, for his efforts to reduce his own pay as well as his colleagues in the Michigan legislature.  Although both the house and the senate have already passed bills to that affect, Horn's bill puts the feet to the fire of the State Officers Compensation Committee who sets pay policy.   Although the Compensation Committee is not scheduled to meet until 2009, Horn's bill would require them to meet sooner to decide on a 5% reduction.  More symbolic then substance, it would still save the state $600,000.  It is important to note that all Saginaw area legislators, including Sen. Kahn and Rep.  Moolenaar support the bill.