Senate Republicans Seek to Restore Right-to-Work

Senate Republicans Seek to Restore Right-to-Work

Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced a package that would restore Michigan’s Right-to-Work laws and repeal prevailing wage laws. Right-to-Work laws prohibit the requirement that an employee join a union as a condition of employment. Prevailing wage sets...
Senate Passes Gun Reforms

Senate Passes Gun Reforms

This week, the Michigan Senate passed legislation that supporters say will help keep Michigan residents safe from gun violence. Most of the package passed on a party-line vote. The legislation includes: Prohibit Bump Stocks: Bump stocks are a device that allows a user...
Legislation Addressing Housing Crisis Introduced

Legislation Addressing Housing Crisis Introduced

Senator Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) introduced a bill seeking to support efforts by nonprofit organizations to make homeownership attainable for individuals and families. The housing crisis throughout the state continues to grow, driven by a lack of inventory and...
Meet the New Member: Representative Matt Longjohn

Meet the New Member: Representative Matt Longjohn

Representative Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography He is a physician who has spent the last 25 years developing community health coalitions and innovations that prevent injury and illness. He’s led...