State Rep. Mary Whiteford will lead a rally to call on Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) to immediately help Michigan families at the state Capitol lawn near the steps on Tuesday, June 16. The UIA has been unable to help tens of thousands of laid-off workers receive the unemployment benefits they deserve. The agency has…
State Rep. Jack O’Malley has put his full support behind a newly introduced House Resolution opposing policies which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has continued on with a COVID-19 response plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities – putting individuals who have tested positive under the…
State Rep. Doug Wozniak today praised the recent decision handed down by the Michigan Court of Claims rejecting the governor’s attempt to hand down felony penalties to Michigan businesses who violate her executive orders concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. “I have no doubt that health and safety is top priority at every workplace as hardworking people…
Legislator: Governor must put an end to reckless nursing home practice State Rep. Douglas Wozniak, of Shelby Township, today put his full support behind a newly introduced House Resolution opposing policies which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has continued on with a COVID-19 response plan that places COVID-19…
By State Rep. Ryan Berman of Commerce Township Over the past few days, I have heard concerns over my support for a recently introduced House Resolution which opposes the idea of unrestricted bailout money from the federal government to help with state budget shortfalls created by COVID-19. Some clarity is needed. First and foremost, I…
Rep. Rodney Wakeman of Saginaw Township this week helped introduce a House resolution opposing the governor’s nursing home policies, which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger during the COVID-19 era. Gov. Whitmer has continued with a plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities – putting individuals who have tested positive…
State Rep. Julie Calley today called on the governor to reopen regional unemployment offices for appointments to better serve Michigan residents who are out of work due to COVID-19. Calley, of Portland, said the Unemployment Insurance Agency continues to be a source of fury and frustration for tens of thousands of people who are still…
Measure would protect employees’ privacy, provide flexibility for businesses State Rep. Bronna Kahle, of Adrian, this week testified before the House Commerce and Tourism Committee on her plan to protect the privacy rights of Michigan workers and to promote further growth for job providers as it relates to microchipping – a cutting-edge technology on the…
Rep. Triston Cole today renewed his efforts to help northern Michigan communities and law enforcement agencies receive federal support related to COVID-19. Cole is asking Gov. Whitmer to help ensure funding to support virus response reaches rural Michigan – not just state government agencies and the state’s five largest municipalities. In particular, Cole is fighting…
SANFORD, Mich. – Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military & Veterans Affairs and State Police, announced during a news conference in Sanford Thursday that she has introduced House Bill 5843, legislation to allocate $6 million to Midland County and the city of Midland to deal with the devastating flood…
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Wednesday introduced a resolution declaring June 12, 2020, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in Michigan. In addition to introducing the resolution, Glenn also announced that Midland County, along with 11 other counties, have collectively been awarded nearly $1.1 million total…
State Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain today praised a decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals upholding the constitutionality of the law allowing a tunnel to be built for the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac: “This is great news for families in the Upper Peninsula who need access to safe, reliable…
State Rep. Hank Vaupel, of Fowlerville, today released the following statement supporting Howell police efforts seeking charges against a state employee who made a social media threat about burning the city down and asking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to publicly detail disciplinary action: “Like many in Livingston County, I am…
Rep. Bronna Kahle of Adrian today helped introduce a House resolution opposing nursing home policies which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger during the COVID-19 era. Gov. Whitmer has continued with a plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities – putting individuals who have tested positive under the same roof…
State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, today introduced a House Resolution opposing policies which have put the lives of Michigan seniors in danger. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has continued on with a COVID-19 response plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities – putting individuals who have tested positive under the same roof as…
