State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced Lean Rocket Lab in Jackson has been selected to serve as one of 27 entrepreneurial hubs providing resources and support to small businesses across Michigan. Lean Rocket Lab received a $1.4 million grant through the state’s new Small Business Support Hubs program, funded with federal dollars set aside for […]

As Legislature adjourns, representative highlights priorities left unfinished State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, today expressed frustration that several bipartisan priorities were not addressed before the Legislature canceled session for the rest of the year. The Michigan Legislature adjourned for the year today, just a week after Democrats learned they had lost their narrow majority in […]

State Representative Bill G. Schuette today criticized the Democrat-led financial disclosure legislation the House passed around 2:00 AM last Thursday morning. Schuette noted the legislation’s numerous shortcomings, glaring loopholes and failure to meet the expectations of the overwhelming majority of Michigan voters who approved Proposal 1 last year. Senate Bills 613-616 are the minimalist disclosure […]

“Last year, Michigan voters demanded real transparency from their elected officials, so I voted against this half-hearted legislation that fell far short,” said Tisdel, R-Rochester Hills.

House Republican Leader Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, on Thursday blasted House Democrats for using their last voting session day of the year to push partisan legislation at the behest of left-wing activists to let local politicians ban plastic bags.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted early Thursday morning for a financial disclosure and transparency plan for government officials. Rep. Fox joined a large bipartisan group of legislators who voted NO on the plan, believing it did not go nearly far enough. The bills have been widely criticized by the public for their numerous loopholes […]