Mike Prusi

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Mike Prusi has been a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate since 2002 and is currently the Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate. Prusi was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Prusi is term limited in 2010. Before becoming a Senator, Prusi served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000.

Prusi attended college at Lansing Community College and Northern Michigan. Prusi is a retired Iron Ore Miner.

Committee Assignments

Prusi serves on these committees:

• Government Operations and Reform Democratic Ranking Member
• Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation Democratic Ranking Member^[1].

District 38

Prusi represents Michigan Senate District 38. District 38 includes a majority of Michigan's Upper Penisula including Iron Mountain, Escanaba, and Menomoniee along with Michigan Tech University in Houghton^[2].

Personal

Mike is married to Sandy Prusi. They have two children and reside in Isphemig, Michigan.

External links

• Official Michigan State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
• Voting record from Michigan Votes

References

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