“The Secretary of State can whine about our subpoena all she wants, but the law is the law, and she can’t choose to just ignore us because that’s more convenient for her. We have a responsibility to ensure she’s doing the right things and properly training our clerks.”

State Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) and Senator Roger Victory today presented a legislative tribute and an American flag from the State Capitol to Vern Veldheer, owner of Veldheer Tulip Gardens, in recognition of the farm’s 75th anniversary. “Veldheer Tulip Gardens is a beloved Holland treasure that has brought joy to countless Michiganders,” said DeBoer. “Veldheer […]

Morale among troopers, and sergeants–once proud, highly engaged, public servants–has plummeted. What was once a culture rooted in merit, integrity and public service has been eroded by a toxic leadership culture, characterized by favoritism, retaliation and a glaring standard: “Rules for thee but not for me”. This is codified by the no confidence status of the Michigan State Troopers Association and the Command Officers Association.

On Tuesday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a legislative plan spearheaded by State Representative Will Bruck (R-Erie) that would address adversarial foreign influence in Michigan. Bruck’s bill in the package would create the Foreign Influence of State Institutions of Higher Education Act, requiring colleges and universities to disclose any donations received from foreign countries […]

Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a proposal to put an end to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in Michigan’s state departments by requiring hiring decisions to be made based off merit-based factors. State Representative Joseph G. Pavlov (R-Smiths Creek), who has advocated for this policy since taking office, is one […]

Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by State Representative Joseph G. Pavlov (R-Smiths Creek) to ban sanctuary cities in Michigan. Pavlov’s House Bill 4339 would create the County Law Enforcement Protection Act, which would prohibit counties in Michigan from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, or policy that prohibits their local […]