New State Representative Tom Cochran Outlines 2013 agenda

WKAR Public Media | By Kevin Lavery

Published February 21, 2013 at 4:07 PM EST

Mason Democrat Tom Cochran prevailed in the 67th State House District race last November. In his freshman term, the former Lansing fire chief sits on the House Transportation and the Insurance committee.

He shares his thoughts on state's road funding, the leadership of Michigan Democrats, and getting acclimated to the state capitol.

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