The Michigan Legislature yesterday finished up work on the new state budget that will go into effect this fall. The state House passed the bills with large bipartisan majorities. After wrapping up negotiations with the governor and the state Senate, Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth (R-Farwell) today highlighted some of the ways in which Northern Michigan will benefit from the agreement.

LANSING, Mich. — Legislative Republicans on Thursday approved $2.5 billion in relief for Michigan residents, providing help for individuals, families, seniors and military veterans struggling to afford the economy under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Speaker Wentworth talks to Capitol reporters on the House floor Tuesday after the passage of House Joint Resolution R, which would change the state’s term limits law to allow lawmakers more time in each chamber while reducing the overall time they could serve at the Capitol. Speaker Wentworth says the plan, which Michigan residents would […]

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth today released the following statement after car insurance companies refunded $3 billion to Michigan drivers from the operating surplus of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA):

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth today released the following statement after the Michigan Independent Pharmacy Association named state Rep. Julie Calley their legislator of the year after the passage of Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform:

LANSING, Mich. — Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey on Wednesday announced the Legislature will send legislation to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that would suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuels to provide Michigan drivers immediate financial relief.

Michigan House Republicans today detailed a comprehensive plan to support public safety personnel and better protect the people they serve – including an innovative out-of-state recruitment plan to address an officer shortage at local law enforcement agencies.

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth today released the following statement on the MCCA’s decision to refund a portion of its surplus operating funds to Michigan drivers:

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s new federal vaccine mandate

State legislators from the Michigan House of Representatives invited first responders and military veterans and active duty servicemembers from their local communities to attend the event commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and honoring the first responders and members of the military who fell in the line of duty during the past year.

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth today called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to remove Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Liza Estlund Olson and give the beleaguered agency new leadership and a new direction. Director Estlund Olson took over after the previous director resigned amid criticism and failure.

Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth today released the following statement after learning of the passing of the former congressman Paul Mitchell: