Deputy Director of Central County Transportation Authority joins Rep. Iden at governor’s State of the State address
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
Rep. Iden plan allowing college athletes to be compensated clears first hurdle
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. Iden’s work recognized at ceremonial signing of new gaming, sports wagering laws protecting Michigan consumers
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…
Statement from Rep. Brandt Iden on regional event center legislation
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. Iden: Modern gaming, sports betting regulations signed into Michigan law
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. Iden leads Michigan Legislature’s approval of sports betting, online gaming protections for residents
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…
Michigan legislators introduce sweeping plan to allow college athletes to be compensated
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. Iden leads state House approval of sports betting, online gaming protections for Michigan residents
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…
Rep. Iden supports increased school funding with budget vote
Rep. Brandt Iden this week demonstrated his continued support for increased K-12 education funding by voting in favor of the Michigan Legislature’s school aid budget. Iden supported a budget investing a record $15.2 billion in Michigan schools. The measure was approved by the House in an overwhelming bipartisan vote and is headed to Gov. Whitmer…
Rep. Iden: Michigan should alleviate burdensome occupational restrictions
In a continued effort to give those with a criminal record a better chance at finding steady employment, state Rep. Brandt Iden today testified before the House Regulatory Reform Committee in support of a bipartisan plan he is spearheading. In Michigan, when an individual applies for an occupational license, he or she must undergo an…
Rep. Iden: Online gaming reforms must focus on protections, benefits for Michigan residents
State Rep. Brandt Iden today emphasized Michigan must focus on consumer protections while modernizing gaming regulations to reflect current online technology. Iden focused on protecting and benefiting Michigan residents during Ways and Means Committee testimony today, while noting some stakeholders are more interested in monopolizing gaming revenue for the state and counterproductive tax rates that…
Rep. Iden: Michigan should be forward-thinking, move gaming online
House panel approves proposals prioritizing consumer protections, increasing state revenue In a continued effort to update the way gaming is conducted and regulated statewide, the House Regulatory Reform Committee today overwhelmingly approved wide-ranging, bipartisan legislation spearheaded by state Rep. Brandt Iden. The sweeping plan establishes and updates Michigan gaming regulations, and reflects modern technology. Under…