State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, issued the following statement after voting for House Bill 4002, which guarantees all workers have access to sick time while clarifying the rigid, complex rules that were originally set to take effect through a previous Michigan Supreme Court ruling from last summer. The bill also reins in “no-call, […]

House Government Operations Chair Brian BeGole today led discussion and voted in favor of bipartisan bills that will ensure more transparency within state government. House Bills 4052-53 prohibit legislators and legislative staff from entering into non-disclosure agreements involving the work they are doing within their official legislative capacity, while defining what constitutes a non-disclosure agreement. […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, issued the following statement after voting in support of bipartisan legislation that safeguards Michigan’s tip credit while allowing for reasonable increases in compensation rates. Senate Bill 8 maintains the tip credit at 38% through 2025 while implementing annual increases, eventually capping at 50% of the minimum wage in […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today underscored that more work needs to be done in the coming days to help protect workers and small business owners after the Michigan Senate this week joined ongoing House Republican efforts to prioritize reforms. The Senate on Thursday passed a plan preserving Michigan’s tip credit, a critical source of income […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole this week spearheaded the advancement of two resolutions that deliver commonsense reforms, protect communities and ensure a responsible government that is working in the best interests of the people. BeGole chaired a House Government Operations Committee hearing as part of the first standing committee meeting of the 2025-26 legislative term. In […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, issued the following statement after a budget recommendation from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was presented on Wednesday, Feb. 5: “Government spending has grown by 43% since Gov. Whitmer took office. The unsustainable spending must stop, and taxpayer dollars must be used more responsibly. “It’s concerning the governor can spend […]

Today, the Michigan House of Representatives and Speaker Matt Hall announced that State Rep. Brian BeGole will Chair the Michigan House Government Operations Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The committee reviews legislation impacting the core functions of state government. Hall also announced that BeGole will serve on the House Economic Competitiveness Committee, which focuses […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole on Wednesday voted for historic reforms to ensure transparency, accountability, and public benefit in all legislatively directed spending initiatives. House Resolution 14 is aimed at restoring taxpayer trust and ensuring hard-earned dollars are spent wisely. It is just part of House Republicans’ renewed focus on fiscal responsibility and government accountability in […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole has been named Majority Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term. The committee is predominantly responsible for issues relating to criminal and civil law, as well as judicial operations. BeGole brings a wealth of experience to the role. He worked in law enforcement for 32 years prior […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today highlighted an updated roads plan from Speaker of the House Matt Hall that will inject billions of dollars annually into road funding, including local road repairs in Shiawassee, Genesee and Saginaw counties, without raising taxes. The updated plan commits $3.145 billion each year using $2.2 billion from the Corporate Income […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Brian BeGole (right), of Antrim Township, was recently sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives by Michigan Supreme Court Justice David F. Viviano. BeGole, who is beginning his second term, represents the 71st House District, which includes Corunna, Durand, Owosso, Perry, Bancroft, Byron, Morrice, New Lothrop, Vernon, portions of Lennon […]