Since 2003, with the assistance of the Michigan State Police, Governor Granholm has apprehended more than 2,000 fugitive felons.
Enacted tough new laws to protect Michigan children. Governor Granholm signed legislation that keeps sex offenders
away from schools and child care facilities.
Signed Jessica's Law, named for nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by a convicted sex offender. The legislation creates a new 25-year mandatory minimum sentence.
Source: Campaign website, www.granholmforgov.com, "Issues"
Nov 7, 2006
