Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Berrien Springs; audio on winter weather assistance
Rep. Paquette says his southwest Michigan constituents can contact his office at 517-373-1796 or by emailing BradPaquette@house.mi.gov for help with cutting any red tape for heating and utility assistance during the cold snap and encourages area residents to check on their neighbors and the senior population.
Rep. Sue Allor, R-Wolverine; audio on PFAS action team
Rep. Allor talks about her efforts to encourage Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reauthorize MPART, the interagency response team known for being on the frontlines of managing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking water across Michigan and has helped affected communities respond to contamination.
Rep. Triston Cole, R-Mancelona; audio on outdoor winter activities
Rep. Cole talks about the array of winter activities available in his northern Michigan district and encourages safety and fun during the coldest part of the year.
Rep. Pauline Wendzel, R-Berrien County; audio on House committee assignments
As House Committees gear up to begin meeting next week, Rep. Wendzel talks about her committee assignments for the 2019-2020 session of the Michigan Legislature, including serving as the Vice Chair of both the House Commerce and Tourism Committee and House Energy Committee, and as a member of the Agriculture Committee and Regulatory Reform Committee….
Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; audio on reintroduction of dog-in-vehcile legislation
Rep. LaFave talks about his HB 4092, a reintroduction of legislation from last term that would exempt individuals who break a car window to rescue an animal in distress from legal penalties.
Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; audio on introduction of police protection legislation
Rep. LaFave talks about his HB 4090, that would prohibit units of government for penalizing or disciplining law enforcement officers who call for assistance from federal law enforcement agencies.
Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann; audio on Saturday office hours
Rep. O’Malley talks about how he will begin his first round of in-district office hours on Saturday. Rep. O’Malley will be available Saturday, Jan. 26 at the following times and locations: 9 to 10 a.m. at Ludington City Hall, 400 S Harrison St. in Ludington; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Manistee Area Chamber of…
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Williams Twp.; audio on assignment to House Appropriations Committee
Rep. Glenn talks about her assignment to the House Appropriations Committee, as well as its subcommittees on K-12 education and the Department of Natural Resources, saying she will be accountable to the taxpayers in her district.
Rep. Matt Hall, R-Emmett Twp.; audio on 2019-2020 House committee assignments
Rep. Hall talks about his House committee assignments for the 2019-2020 session of the Michigan Legislature. Rep. Hall will serve as Chair of the House Oversight Committee and as a member of the House Regulatory Reform Committee, the Tax Policy Committee and the Education Committee.
Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Berrien Springs; audio on 2019-2020 committee assignments
Rep. Paquette talks about his assignment as Vice Chair of the House Education Committee for the 2019-2020 session of the Michigan House, saying that as a professional educator, he’s pleased with the opportunity the position offers.
Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann; audio on 2019-2020 House committee assignments
Rep. O’Malley talks about his appointment as Chair of the House Transportation Committee for the 2019-2020 session of the Michigan House, as well as his appointment as a member of the House Education, Tax Policy and Energy Committees.
Rep. Jason Wentworth, R-Clare; audio on new House special committee on auto insurance
Rep. Wentworth talks about his appointment as the chair of the new House special committee on auto insurance reform, saying both parties need to set their differences aside and finally figure out a way to deliver historic car insurance reform in a bipartisan fashion.
House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Shane Hernandez, R-Port Huron; audio on Friday’s Revenue Estimating Conference
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Shane Hernandez talks about Friday’s January Revenue Estimating Conference at the state Capitol, saying the meeting is a step toward the creation of the state’s spending plan for 2020 and adding he has already been having productive meetings with officials from the administration.
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Williams Twp.; audio on open records legislation
Rep. Glenn talks about her HB 4010, which is part of a bipartisan package that would open the records of the Legislature and the Governor’s office. Rep. Glenn’s bill would provide members of the public with avenues for appeal if a request for information was initially rejected.
Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann; audio on first day of 2019-2020 session of Legislature
Rep. O’Malley talks about the first session Wednesday of the 100th Michigan Legislature, saying he’s honored to be at the state Capitol representing the people of the 101st state House district.
Rep. Phil Green, R-Millington; audio on start of 2019-2020 House session
Rep. Green talks about the first session Wednesday of the 100th Michigan Legislature, saying he’s looking forward to the opportunity to continuing a family tradition of service.