Rep. Brandt Iden’s legislation to assist development of a proposed event center in downtown Kalamazoo won approval today in the Michigan Senate.

The Michigan House today unanimously approved Rep. Brandt Iden’s bipartisan plan to help with the rehabilitation of former offenders and assist them in finding employment while assuming the responsibilities of citizenship.

A bipartisan plan allowing collegiate student-athletes in Michigan to receive fair outside compensation for their name, image and likeness was approved today by the state House. The legislation from state Reps. Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo Township) and Joe Tate (D-Detroit) stresses free market principles and civil liberties while addressing overly strict and unfair NCAA rules. Iden’s […]

State Rep. Brandt Iden today emphasized that a new executive order related to education during coronavirus-forced school building closures provides several options to help students continue learning remotely. The bipartisan agreement was crafted between the Legislature and Gov. Whitmer, and is reflected in the governor’s new executive order. The order closes all public and private […]

  PHOTO INFORMATION: Rep. Brandt Iden welcomes Greg Vlietstra, deputy director of Central County Transportation Authority, at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. Rep. Iden represents part of Kalamazoo County, which includes Portage, Oshtemo, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg and Texas Township

Sweeping reforms overwhelmingly advanced in vote by House committee A bipartisan plan allowing collegiate student-athletes in Michigan to receive fair outside compensation for their name, image and likeness moved forward today with approval from the House Oversight Committee. The legislation from state Reps. Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo Township) and Joe Tate (D-Detroit) stresses free market principles […]

Rep. Brandt Iden’s efforts to protect Michigan consumers and modernize the state’s gaming laws were formally recognized and celebrated today. The new laws were subject of a ceremonial signing by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “I’m grateful for this opportunity to bring everyone together and celebrate a great day for the state of Michigan,” said Iden, of […]

Rep. Brandt Iden today issued the following statement after the Michigan House approved his legislation (House Bill 4816) related to regional event centers: “This is an important measure to help Kalamazoo County – and other locations in Michigan – continue to build on the state’s economic momentum. Conventions, concerts, and other special events are a […]

Rep. Brandt Iden’s work to protect Michigan consumers and modernize the state’s gaming regulations is now part of state law. Legislation to allow and regulate online casino-style gaming, along with sports wagering, was signed today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “After four years of hard work, I’m happy to see Michigan enter the modern era of […]

Rep. Brandt Iden today led the state Legislature’s final votes to approve important consumer protections and modernize Michigan’s gaming laws to incorporate sports betting and evolving technology. The plan – headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her expected signature – would benefit Michigan’s economy, create important revenue streams for K-12 schools and local governments, and […]

A pair of former collegiate athletes now serving in the Michigan Legislature are spearheading a bipartisan plan to allow current and future student-athletes to receive fair compensation for their name, image and likeness. The legislation from state Reps. Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo) and Joe Tate (D-Detroit) address the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) strict and archaic […]

Rep. Brandt Iden today led the Michigan House in approving important consumer protections and modernization of Michigan’s gaming laws to incorporate sports betting and evolving online and mobile technology. The bipartisan House vote is a significant step forward for the plan which would benefit Michigan’s economy, create important revenue streams for K-12 schools and local […]