“If Lansing bureaucrats are prepared to label Detroit as ‘rural,’ then the state has effectively abandoned any meaningful definition of rural life,” said Prestin, R-Cedar River. “If Greektown now meets the definition of country, Delta County must be considered rugged wilderness.”

guaranteed bullying victims the right to transfer districts without obstacles,” said Rep. Angela Rigas, who represents District 79, including parts of Barry County where Thornapple Kellogg Schools is located. “Natalia’s story is a heartbreaking reminder that our current systems often fail our children. By enacting this first-of-its-kind transfer mandate, we’re prioritizing student safety and giving parents the tools to protect their kids from further harm.”

“The Michigan Health and Human Services proposal is completely unacceptable,” said Borton, R–Gaylord. “By labeling major population centers like Oakland and Wayne counties as ‘partially rural,’ the state is forcing truly rural counties like Crawford and Roscommon to compete for grant funding against Detroit and Ann Arbor. Urban communities have far greater resources to hire staff for grant applications, while rural residents must do it themselves. This system unfairly pits those who need help the most against communities that are already thriving.”

State Rep. Doug Wozniak today voted in support of House Bills 5314-5316, legislation aimed at curbing venue shopping, reining in unchecked authority, and restoring balance to Michigan’s justice system. The bill package would end the practice of funneling lawsuits and prosecutions into Ingham County when the alleged conduct occurred elsewhere and would place clear limits […]

day marks a major victory for fairness and accountability in Michigan’s justice system,” said Rep. Rigas. “For too long, the Attorney General has weaponized special venue rules to drag citizens from their home counties to Lansing for prosecution in a more favorable forum, denying them a trial by a true jury of their peers. We’ve seen this power misused, and these bills put an end to it.”

State Rep. Mike Hoadley today announced that he has submitted a plan for a $2.5 million grant to support critical improvements at Trout Lake in Gladwin County. The proposed state funding, if approved, would be dedicated to restoring and preserving Trout Lake, a valuable natural resource and beloved spot for recreation that has served generations […]