Latest updates from the campaign:
With Election Day Near, Abed and Cochran Push for Election Reform in Michigan
LANSING –Theresa Abed, Democratic candidate for the 71st district in the Michigan House of Representatives, and Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate in state House District 67, today urged passage of stricter election and campaign reforms to clean up Michigan elections. In January, House Democrats introduced bills calling for unprecedented accountability, transparency and campaign finance reform.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Cochran and Abed Call on Legislature to Make Polluters, not Taxpayers, Pay for Cleanups
LANSING – Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate for the 67th house district, and Theresa Abed, Democratic candidate for the 71st house district, today called on the Legislature to pass proposals that will hold corporate polluters accountable and make them – not taxpayers – pay for cleaning up toxic spills and other pollution that harm Michigan’s lakes, rivers, land and air.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Abed and Cochran Urge Legislature to Support Small Businesses, Pass Stalled Jobs Plan
GRAND LEDGE – Theresa Abed, Democratic candidate for the state House of Representatives in the 71st District, and Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate for the 67th House District, today called on the Legislature to approve proposals to increase access to capital for small businesses and start-ups, and pass a long-stalled jobs plan.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Michigan Education Association MEA endorse Tom Cochran
Michigan Education Association (MEA) endorses Tom Cochran.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs MAFC endorse Cochran
Tom Cochran get support from Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Michigan State Utility Workers endorse Tom Cochran
Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO put their support behind Tom Cochran.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Michigan Corrections Organization backs Cochran
Michigan Corrections Organization Service Employees International Union Local 526M support Tom Cochran
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Endorsement from the Detroit Regional Chamber
Cochran gets endorsement of the Detroit Regional Chamber
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Restore School Funding, Urge Candidates Cochran, Abed and Schor
LANSING – Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate for the 67th Michigan House District, Theresa Abed, Democratic candidate for the 71st House District, and Andy Schor, Democratic candidate in the 68th House District today called on the state Legislature to restore full funding to Michigan schools so that our kids can have the teachers, textbooks and transportation they need this school year to succeed and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Cochran and Abed Call for Repealing Burdensome Tax on Seniors
LANSING — Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate for the 67th House District, and Theresa Abed, Democratic candidate for the 71st House District, today called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to stand up for Michigan seniors and repeal new retirement income taxes that would increase seniors’ tax burdens by up to $3,000 for a retired couple.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Townships Association Endorses Cochran
MASON – State House candidate Tom Cochran, running in the 67th District which includes Lansing, Mason, and 12 townships in Ingham County, announced today that he has been endorsed by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA).
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Cochran and Abed say Corporate Polluters Must be Held Accountable
LANSING - Cochran and Abed say Corporate Polluters Must be Held Accountable Candidates call for restoration of tough clean-up laws.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Cochran gets endorsement of the United Transportation Union
United Transportation Union endorses Tom Cochran.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Boilermakers Local 169 has endorsed Tom Cochran
The Boilermakers Local 169 has endorsed Tom Cochran for State Representative for the 67th House District.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Cochran and Abed say Corporate Polluters Must be Held Accountable
LANSING - Theresa Abed, Democratic House candidate in House District 71, and Tom Cochran, Democratic candidate in House District 67, today called for restoring Michigan’s polluter pay laws, including increased oversight and accountability for corporations.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Legislative package will spark job creation, strengthen small businesses
LANSING – House Democratic Candidates Theresa Abed (House District 71) and Tom Cochran (House District 67) today voiced their support for a proposal that would increase access to capital for small businesses and support banks, community banks and credit unions that would lend to Michigan’s small businesses.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Democrats Vow to Reform Michigan Elections and State Government
LANSING – Democratic State Representative Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) and 67th House District candidates Tom Cochran, Jerry Ketchum and Walt Sorg today urged passage of tough new reforms to election and campaign laws to clean up Michigan elections.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Cochran earns Michigan AFL-CIO endorsement
MASON - The Michigan AFL-CIO has endorsed Tom Cochran for State Representative. The AFL-CIO represents approximately 60 unions across Michigan. Cochran has received every single union endorsement in the 67th district. Cochran is running to replace termed out Representative Barb Byrum. Cochran formerly served as Lansing Fire Chief and currently serves on the Mason School Board.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Cochran secures endorsement of School Administrators Political Action Committee
The SAPAC is the political action committee representing public school superintendents, associate superintendents, first-line assistants and retired superintendents.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Cochran gets the support of the County Road Association of Michigan
The County Road Association of Michigan was please to endorse Tom Cochran's Primary Election campaign bid for the 67th District State House of Representatives.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Local 324 endorses Tom Cochran
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, has put its endorsement behind former Lansing Fire Chief, Tom Cochran as he looks to continue his public service as the next 67th District State Representative.
Monday, June 25, 2012
AFSCME endorses Tom Cochran
The Michigan American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is honored and privilege to endorse Tom Cochran's candidacy for State Representative in the 67th House District.
Friday, June 22, 2012
AFT Michigan supports Tom Cochran
The American Federation of Teachers puts the support of its members behind Tom Cochran.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Fire Fighters Endorse Cochran
MASON - The Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union have announced their endorsement of Tom Cochran in the 67th State House District. Cochran is the former Lansing Fire Chief and 28 year veteran of the Lansing Fire Department.
Monday, June 18, 2012
United Auto Workers support Cochran
UAW provides its support behind Tom Cochran for his bid for the 67th District State Representative.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Voters Should Look at the Whole Record
MASON - State Representative candidate and former Lansing Fire Chief Tom Cochran said today that voters should take into account the full record of the Michigan House of Representatives when they look at taxes.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Michigan Nurses officially endorse Tom Cochran
The Board of Directors of the Michigan Nurses Association has voted to officially endorse Tom Cochran for his run for the Michigan House of Representatives.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Michigan Association of Police Organizations endorse Tom Cochran
Michigan Association of Police Organizations endorse Tom Cochran for 67th District State Representative.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Teamsters Local 580 back Tom Cochran
The Executive Board of the Teamsters Local 580 has voted to endorse Tom Cochran's Candidacy for the 67th District State House seat.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Former fire Chief Tom Cochran announces candidacy for state House
MASON - Former Lansing fire chief, Tom Cochran, announced today he is running for the state House in the 67th District.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Cochran testifies in support of seniors and vulnerable adults.
LANSING - 67th State House candidate Tom Cochran recently testified before the Michigan House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors on the need for all counties to have an Elder Death Review Team.
