State Rep. Sarah Lightner today issued the following statement after today’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: “This revenue boost is a tremendous opportunity to refocus Michigan’s priorities and deliver results that truly matter to our residents. With Republicans now leading the House, I am optimistic that we can finally tackle the crumbling local roads that have […]

“Our tipped wage workers and small businesses are hanging on by a thread and Democrats’ only response is to shove through their most radical policy goals,” said Lightner, R-Springport. “Republicans are standing with everyday people and making it clear we’ve had enough. Small businesses are going to close, and people are going to lose their jobs if lawmakers don’t set aside their partisan pet projects and focus on the greater good. House Republicans are ready to do the work; the question is how long will it take before Democrats get on board?”