Rep. Dr. John Bizon

Rep. Dr. John Bizon (R-Battle Creek), now settled into a second term in Michigan's 62nd District which includes Battle Creek, is also a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Bizon tells 95.3 WBCK Medicaid costs - $20 billion of a total budget of approximately $50 billion budget - are a huge cost, and the committee is focused on studying it...

Voters may now have a clearer picture on some positions as the candidates for 62nd District state representative met and answered questions live on WBCK Friday, October 28, 2016. The exchange was structured debate-style, with Rep. Dr...

The 62nd District Michigan House of Representatives race is being considered among those that could help shape the balance of power in Lansing in the next legislative session. Thus, it has become a competitive race where campaign ads have taken a negative tone...

If there's one thing many might agree on about the upcoming election, it's unusual. And for some, it may be frustrating; their party's nominee might not be their first choice for president. That has left voters - including some high profile ones - having to think hard about the candidate they will choose in a few weeks...

Rep. John Bizon (R-Battle Creek) tells WBCK the Michigan Department of Treasury has its eye on the Battle Creek Public Schools, keeping watch on potential budget challenges in the district. Bizon said he sat down with Treasury officials last week, who requested an update meeting as to BCPS finances...

While the Michigan Legislature has been on summer break, Rep. John Bizon and others have been active in their districts and participating in various other activities. This while monitoring the state and national election landscape. On WBCK's Richard Piet Show July 22, 2016, Bizon discussed the Michigan straight party ticket voting issue - thought to have been eliminated - which has now been subjec

The state budget process is ahead of schedule in Michigan, but that doesn't mean it is without challenges. A budget framework is out there now, but the House, Senate will have to hammer out a final version that goes to the governor. In his monthly legislative update on WBCK, Rep...

Representative Dr. John Bizon of Battle Creek admits his preference to disband the Detroit Public Schools hasn't been as popular as he'd like among his Lansing colleagues. Nevertheless, Bizon, on the Friday before a Monday sick-out staged by Detroit teachers, stood by his opinion...

At one time, former Calhoun County Commissioner Terris Todd wanted to be the Democrat Battle Creek state representative in the 62nd District. These days, he's endorsing incumbent Republican Rep. Dr. John Bizon, whose re-election bid was officially announced Tuesday on WBCK...

Rep. Dr. John Bizon (R-Battle Creek) tells WBCK he isn't certain the proposed emergency funding for Detroit Public Schools is the best option for future success in the district. Bizon said the district should seriously consider breaking up and being absorbed by neighboring, better performing districts...