Rep. Lynn Afendoulis today supported a plan aimed at preserving local control and parental involvement in decision-making while helping Michigan students get back to school safely. “There’s absolutely nothing more important than the safety of our children – and this plan acknowledges what’s safe in one community might not be safe in another during the […]

State Rep. Pamela Afendoulis, chair of the House Education Committee, today announced the governor has signed the Legislature’s bipartisan agreement to get K-12 students safely back to school this fall. The plan, originally introduced by Afendoulis in June, will allow school districts to determine the best course of action for their students, be it online, […]

State Rep. Lynn Afendoulis of Grand Rapids Township has scheduled a local office hour to meet with residents of the 73rd District. “I love meeting with residents from West Michigan,” Rep. Afendoulis said. “I invite all to attend to discuss my legislative priorities for 2020.” The office hour will be held on Friday, Jan. 17 […]

Juveniles should not be made victims twice   The House Committee on Criminal Justice today approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Gary Howell to offer a second chance to people who were forced into human trafficking crimes while they were juveniles. Rep. Howell, R-North Branch, is the author of House Bill 5543, which he says […]

Thursday was Take Daughters and Sons to Work Day   State Rep. Aaron Miller, R-Sturgis, reads his resolution declaring Thursday Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day while holding his 11-month-old daughter Jael in his arms. Several lawmakers brought their children to the House floor to let them see their mom or dad as […]

Lawmaker votes for sweeping school aid budget   State Rep. Gary Howell today said all school districts in Lapeer County will receive the maximum increase in per-pupil funding in the school aid budget passed this week by the House. Rep. Howell, R-North Branch, said every district in the county will receive a $120 foundation allowance […]

Schools in district will see maximum per-pupil increase   State Rep. Aaron Miller today praised bipartisan passage of the House budget for the coming fiscal year, noting every school in St. Joseph and Cass counties will receive the maximum per-pupil increase in state funding. Rep. Miller, R-Sturgis, who serves as chair of the House Appropriations […]

Lawmaker introduces resolution observing the day   State Rep. Aaron Miller will introduce a resolution in the House on Thursday declaring April 28 as “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” in Michigan. Rep. Miller drafted the resolution calling on parents to take a daughter or son to their workplaces so the children can […]

State Reps. Aaron Miller and Eric Leutheuser recently presented a legislative tribute to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency in the Capitol rotunda after the agency was recognized with an award during National Health Week. Reps. Miller and Leutheuser presented the tribute to Rebecca Burns, health officer for Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County, and Jim Cook, emergency […]

Lawmaker: Changes streamline ability to receive benefits   State Rep. Gary Howell introduced legislation clarifying the legal definition of a military veteran, part of a multi-bill package that will make it easier for veterans to receive benefits they earned while serving their country. Rep. Howell, R-North Branch, an Army veteran, said House Bill 5549 was […]

State Rep Aaron Miller has scheduled in-district office hours at two locations on Friday, April 29. Rep. Miller, R-Sturgis, said he encourages people to join him at the informal meetings at the following locations: LA’s Coffee Café, 1108 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; and Royal Café, 701 E. Main St., […]

Project expected to help create 100 full-time jobs   State Rep. Gary Howell and state Sen. Mike Green today announced a state grant to fund a road project in Mayfield Township that will inject nearly $1 million in the local economy and bring 100 new jobs to the county. Rep. Howell, R-North Branch, and Sen. […]