“I’m actually glad there will be less taxes collected by the state,” Maddock said. “It forces the Democrats to do something they never do: cut budgets because we’re not going to let them increase taxes.”

On Friday, legal counsel for the Michigan House of Representatives sent a letter to Michigan Department of Attorney General (MDAG) inviting the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) to meet in-person and demonstrate in private why they believe they are unable to disclose all unredacted election training materials requested of them. This letter follows months of […]

State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) Tuesday welcomed testimony from Baldwin Township Clerk Cathy Pittsley at the Election Integrity Committee. Pittsley testified in support of House Bill 4356, sponsored by Hoadley, who is also a member of the committee. The bill proposes that the Michigan Secretary of State’s office contact registered voters who have not voted in the past 10 years or more. These individuals would receive a prepaid, preaddressed return card requesting them to confirm their address with their local city or township clerk.

State Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) yesterday chaired the House Education Committee and advanced a bill aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom by limiting student cell phone use in public schools. House Bill 4141 would require school districts across Michigan to adopt policies that restrict the use of wireless communication devices during class time, with […]

“If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that schools and state government can do so much more to keep our kids safe,” said Fairbairn, R-Harbor Springs. “Students and teachers deserve a schooling environment that is safe and comfortable, but also prepared should tragedy strike. This plan equips our schools with the resources they need to provide quality educations in safe and effective way.”

A bill from state Rep. Rylee Linting that is part of a wide-ranging bipartisan plan to protect schools and support students’ mental health was advanced overwhelmingly today by the Michigan House. “Today was a pivotal step forward towards keeping Downriver kids safe at school while giving parents peace of mind,” said Linting, of Grosse Ile […]