“I did not expect Thursday’s session to end with the Democrat party’s implosion, but I am thankful that it did. Thursday’s agenda alone would have gone after Second Amendment rights and raise water rates on Michigan residents.”

It’s late on Wednesday, Dec. 11 when I’m sitting down at my desk at the Capitol to work on this column. There are approximately 100 bills on the agenda, and we haven’t even started voting yet, meaning it’s likely going to be a long night ahead. Welcome to lame duck. “Lame duck” is the term […]

State Rep. William Bruck joined colleagues for a Friday press conference, at which Republican members announced they would not vote on any more bills until House Democrats prioritize policies to save the jobs of tipped restaurant servers and bartenders and fix a convoluted and burdensome sick leave law. Despite Republicans’ calls for action at the […]

“House Democrats had a clear opportunity to prevent devastating consequences for Michigan’s small businesses and hardworking employees, yet they chose to do nothing,” Rigas said. “By making this statement, we are sending a message that we will not stand by while political games take precedence over the livelihoods of Michiganders.”

“Legislative Democrats are reaching a point where their level of greed and complete disregard for the Christmas season would put the Grinch to shame,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “Our tipped workers have stood outside our chambers and pleaded with us for help. Yet, Democrats in charge are more focused on giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrants and letting dangerous convicts out of jail. The grinch may have stolen Christmas, but Democrats are going to steal a lot more from tipped wage workers if we don’t act.”

State Rep. Ann Bollin today announced her support for a proposed constitutional amendment designed to enhance the integrity of Michigan’s elections. The amendment, set to be introduced in the upcoming 2025-26 legislative term, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot. “These are straightforward, commonsense reforms that […]