State Reps. Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) and Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) this week pressed representatives from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) this during testimony focused on last year’s report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The report focuses on Children’s Protective Services (CPS) and MDHHS’s ability to perform investigations regarding child […]

“Those are pretty serious deficiencies there,” said Rigas during the testimony. “Changing this policy, how did anyone think that a less restrictive policy would better protect children who are suspected or being abused or neglected in the first place?”

“Continued operation of the Line 5 pipeline is absolutely critical for continued access to reliable and affordable energy in the U.P. and across Michigan,” said Bohnak, R-Deerton. “A project of this magnitude brings a huge opportunity to attract skilled laborers to our U.P. and Northern Michigan communities. The huge positive impact of the project will extend far beyond just the fuel being transported beneath the Straits. I applaud the Army Corps for agreeing to move this project forward with the utmost urgency.”

A plan from state Rep. Jamie Thompson that provides new, practical options to the state’s standardized testing process to help both students and educators was advanced today by the Michigan House. “We can’t afford to accept mediocrity. Not with our kids’ futures on the line,” said Thompson, of Brownstown, when addressing her legislation on the […]

“Our national parks play a crucial role in conserving our natural resources and cultivating outdoor recreation and educational opportunities,” Bohnak said during a speech on the House floor. “They are a place where Michiganders can learn more about our state’s natural beauty, traditions, and heritage and a great opportunity to attract tourists to our beautiful state.”

The Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation introduced by Rep. DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) that would allow local governments to relax legal caps limiting how many parcels large properties can be divided into. DeBoyer’s House Bill 4081, which is a slightly modified version of legislation he sponsored last term, would amend the Land Division […]