State Rep. Jamie Thompson on Wednesday voted for bipartisan legislation that safeguards the tip credit system for service industry workers and other employees throughout Michigan. “As legislators, we all came to Lansing to be a voice for our constituents and their families while putting their priorities and needs first,” said Thompson, of Brownstown. “We’ve heard […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson today voted to advance legislation that will keep small businesses throughout the region, as well as their workers, from seeing the devastating consequences of a Michigan Supreme Court decision that is set to take effect in February. House Bills 4001-02 strike a needed balance between fostering economic growth and protecting workers. […]

The following column was published by the Southgate News-Herald on Friday, January 17 Two years ago when I began representing people in Monroe and Wayne counties in the Legislature, I promised to put their priorities first and be their voice. I felt strongly that elected leaders in Lansing had gotten away from that. I have […]

Hearing follows through on House Republican promise from previous term State Representative Jamie Thompson today heard testimony from small business owners and their workers who are sounding the alarm on a looming Michigan Supreme Court mandate, while leading discussion on plans that keep the state from an economic disaster. “Workers, small business owners and families […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson has been appointed to a new select committee that will drive discussion and pursue reforms to help Michigan workers maintain their way of life and small businesses keep their doors open. The Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses provides immediate action to start the 2025-26 term and stave […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, was recently sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives by Assistant Clerk of the House Rich Brown. Thompson serves the 28th House District, representing residents in Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, Rockwood, Woodhaven and parts of Taylor in Wayne County, as well as Berlin Township and Frenchtown […]

Legislator has been consistent advocate for child welfare review, reform State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said new legislative committees will ensure state government is operating effectively and responsibly for people it represents, while ensuring vulnerable populations are protected. The House is greatly expanding its oversight role for the 2025-26 legislative term with six planned Oversight […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson joined her House Republican colleagues last week in standing up for service industry workers who will be harshly impacted in the new year if legislative action is not taken. Thompson was at American Coney Island in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 19 underscoring the pending elimination of the tipped wage and unrealistic […]

A pair of state legislators who serve on the House Health Policy Committee today criticized Democrats in Lansing and the governor over the potential elimination of a key panel dedicated to curbing Michigan’s opioid crisis. A recent report from Bridge Michigan outlines communications between officials with the state’s Department of Health and Human Services and […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson knows every eligible voter should be able to exercise their right to vote freely, secretly, and securely, and have confidence in the results. That’s why the integrity of our elections must always be a priority. Rep. Thompson will continue to work hard to ensure safe and fair elections, to provide assurance that each […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson introduced legislation this week that promotes greater communication and collaboration within state government as it combats Michigan’s opioid crisis. Thompson’s House Bill 5967 requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to share information with the state’s Opioid Advisory Commission when the commission is completing any annual commission reports. Currently, […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said findings from a new audit report into a state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) program responsible for child placement and care provide more proof that Michigan should be better prioritizing child welfare. The review from the nonpartisan state Auditor General’s office (OAG) examined the effectiveness of Michigan’s […]