Added restrictions fall short of addressing the needs of struggling families, businesses State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall, today said the governor moved the state in the wrong direction when she put even more restrictions on people and businesses while extending her stay-at-home order through April 30. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered that stores no longer sell…
Rep. Matt Hall, chair of the House Oversight Committee, today said he will support extending Gov. Whitmer’s emergency powers and declaration of a state of emergency in Michigan for another few weeks – but he does not favor extending the emergency declaration all the way into mid-June as she has requested. The Legislature on Tuesday…
Lawmaker: Federal funds needed to combat COVID-19 State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall, this week sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urging her to request a major disaster declaration in order to utilize available federal resources to supplement Michigan’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. By requesting a declaration of major disaster from the Federal…
By state Rep. Matt Hall of Marshall Addressing Coronavirus in Michigan The coronavirus is already here in Michigan, and we are just beginning to feel its impact. While this unprecedented public health challenge is a great concern for our community, it is important to highlight our state and local health care professionals are working diligently…
Lawmaker’s legislation heads to the Michigan Senate The Michigan House today approved a pair of measures spearheaded by state Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) to increase government and critical infrastructure cybersecurity and crack down on individuals intentionally falsifying their need for an emotional support animal. Hall’s first proposal, garnering unanimous support, would enhance Michigan’s cybersecurity capabilities….
Rep. Hall talks about House passage Tuesday of his HB 4910, which cracks down on people who falsify the need for an emotional support animal with stricter penalties, while also protecting those who have a legitimate need for their animal companions.
Bipartisan plan creates the Michigan Reconnect grant program State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) today cast his vote to approve a bipartisan plan establishing a new grant program aimed at helping people age 25 and older learn the skills they need to land well-paying, in-demand jobs with growing Michigan businesses. Hall said the House’s vote –…
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Plan also addresses spread of coronavirus in Michigan State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to restore support for health services, job growth and combat the spread of coronavirus in Michigan. The emergency budget measures overwhelmingly approved by the House restore funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed for…
State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) this week saw the advancement of three plans he is spearheading to increase cybersecurity, protect children and crack down on people willingly falsifying the need for an emotional support animal. “I am fighting for meaningful legislation to improve the lives of the people of Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, and across…
State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) today announced his support for a common-sense, bipartisan reform that would help fix crumbling local roads and bridges without a tax increase. The proposal, included in House Bills 5582-87, would eliminate the sales tax on fuel and replace it with an equivalent, revenue-neutral tax on fuel dedicated solely to roads….
Legislator: Proposal provides tools for state to better respond to cyber-attacks The House Oversight Committee today unanimously approved state Rep. Matt Hall’s (R-Marshall) plan making much-needed updates to the Cyber Civilian Corps Act to better the state’s capabilities of responding to cybersecurity emergencies. Hall’s proposal came in the wake of a 2019 performance audit that…
State Rep. Matt Hall, chair of the House Oversight Committee, recently held a joint hearing with the Senate Oversight Committee to review the Auditor General’s performance audit of the state’s Bureau of Elections (BOE). The BOE is housed within the Michigan Department of State and was established to assist with the administration of the Secretary…
By state Rep. Matt Hall, of Marshall We’re only a month into 2020, but the new decade has started off at a rapid pace legislatively. A significant amount of legislative action has taken place – here in Michigan and nationally. As your state representative, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update on…
State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) and the House Oversight Committee he chairs today approved a plan with broad bipartisan support allowing current and future student-athletes to receive fair compensation for their name, image and likeness. Hall, who co-sponsored the legislation, said the proposal will address the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rigorous and obsolete rules…
