With Michigan schools facing an October 1 budget deadline, the Oakland County Superintendents Association last week circulated a letter urging lawmakers to sign a funding pledge. State Rep. Donni Steele responded directly in writing. Rather than signing on to a symbolic document, she issued her own pledge that reflects the full responsibility of passing the complete School Aid Budget already approved by the House in July.

State Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell) voted in favor of a responsible House budget plan that reduces government spending while ensuring vital services and infrastructure remain well-supported. The House-passed omnibus budget totals $56.6 billion and funds most state departments outside of education. It follows the House’s earlier approval of a $21.9 billion School Aid Fund budget, […]

State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, this month was proud to welcome Ryan Swope, Crawford County Sheriff, for a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, hosted by the Michigan House. The bipartisan ceremony is attended by lawmakers and first responders from across Michigan. ###

The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday approved bipartisan legislation to combat gift card fraud. The legislation is sponsored by state Rep. Mike Harris, R-Waterford, and state Rep. Samantha Steckloff, D-Farmington Hills. “When someone spends their hard-earned money on a gift card for family or friends, they should be able to expect that the money […]

“There’s a video floating around social media of Charlie as he wraps up a segment on Fox News. His young daughter is waiting just off set and joyfully runs into his embrace at her first opportunity. As we continue to process the heinous act of violence that stole Charlie from this earth, the thing that breaks my heart the most is knowing that young girl will never again feel a hug from her loving father.”

State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Township) introduced a plan that would provide Michigan teachers with a $2,000 state income tax credit to help offset the out-of-pocket costs they often incur for classroom supplies. “Many teachers spend hundreds of dollars from their own pockets to make sure their students have what they need to succeed,” […]