After hearing a presentation on the upcoming executive budget recommendations on Wednesday, Rep. Ron Robinson (R-Utica) expressed his concern over the misguided priorities within Governor Whitmer’s new spending plan. The executive recommendation is $1 billion larger than last year’s budget. This increase does not include sufficient funding for roads and infrastructure improvement, but rather, uses […]

“We clearly have the money for local infrastructure in our budget providing that we reject the governor’s proposed additional programs. We’re going to ensure the things that matter most – roads, education, public safety – are taking priority over pet projects.”

“It’s great to see Governor Whitmer embracing the ideas and leadership of House Republicans. For seven years, Lansing has failed to take meaningful action on government transparency, but today, we’re seeing real progress — progress that is happening because House Republicans took the lead. This is an issue we prioritized, and now Governor Whitmer is following our lead to deliver real accountability for the people of Michigan.”

“Families are doing all the right things to stay afloat – they pay their taxes, get their kids to school, hold down jobs, keep up the house, and everything else life entails, but that hard work just isn’t always enough anymore,” said Bohnak, R-Deerton. “The harmful cocktail of inflationary conditions and failures by government have created a situation where families can never catch up, let alone manage in times of financial strain. This plan provides a critical reprieve to our most vulnerable residents.”

State Rep. Timmy Beson has been selected to chair a House Appropriations Subcommittee dedicated to the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Beson will also serve on the House Appropriations Committee and multiple other Appropriations-centric subcommittees, giving Bay County residents a crucial voice as public dollars […]

Legislator to join appropriations, chair Michigan State Police subcommittee State Rep. Mike Mueller this week was appointed by House Speaker Matt Hall to serve on the House Appropriations Committee and chair the Michigan State Police subcommittee. Mueller, a retired sheriff’s deputy with years of firsthand experience in law enforcement, brings a deep understanding of public […]