A group of House Republican lawmakers are continuing to work for working families to help make it easier and more affordable to raise a family in Michigan. State Representatives Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland), Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) and Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) today introduced House Bills 4055-59. The plans meet Michigan affordability’s crisis head on by creating […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz will serve as chair of the House Families and Veterans Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term. The committee addresses policy issues affecting children, seniors, veterans, military members, and state-run veterans’ homes. “I am honored to lead this committee and continue working on issues that touch the lives of so many Michigan […]

Schmaltz: ‘We heard you and we made this our first priority’ State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz and the Michigan House today voted to protect tipped wages and support small businesses across Michigan. The plan, which received bipartisan support, provides a solution for workers and job providers who are concerned about losing their livelihoods due to a […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her January office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to share their thoughts, questions, or concerns. No appointments are necessary to attend. This month, Schmaltz will be available […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) today joined her colleagues in advancing two critical bills that save tipped wages and support small businesses across Michigan. House Bills 4001-02, which address the potential fallout from a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, were approved by the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses, on which […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today was appointed to serve on a select committee formed to address a Michigan Supreme Court decision from last summer that tipped workers and small businesses say will have devastating consequences. Without legislative intervention, the changes are set to take effect Feb. 21. “Our small businesses and service workers are facing […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week helped present Chelsea with a grant for sidewalk improvements within the city. The $130,571 grant from the Southeast Council of Michigan Governments (SEMCOG) will fund new ADA-accessible crosswalks near the corner of Freer Road and Darwin Drive, promoting safety and accessibility for all residents. “I am thrilled to see […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced Jackson has been awarded a state grant to extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail in the city. The $200,000 award from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Shared Streets and Spaces program will extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail between Detroit Street and Trail Street, immediately north of the downtown […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) this week was presented with the Champion of Free Enterprise award from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her efforts to support Michigan businesses. Schmaltz, a strong advocate for small businesses, expressed her gratitude for the award, emphasizing the importance of local businesses and their employees. “I’m truly […]

A pair of state legislators who serve on the House Health Policy Committee today criticized Democrats in Lansing and the governor over the potential elimination of a key panel dedicated to curbing Michigan’s opioid crisis. A recent report from Bridge Michigan outlines communications between officials with the state’s Department of Health and Human Services and […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced that several local organizations and municipalities in her district have been awarded grants through the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). The grants, totaling more than $150,000, will provide essential funding to support arts, culture, and historical programs in the Jackson and Chelsea communities. “These grants reflect the incredible […]

Rep. Schmaltz says everyone deserves to have safe, clean water State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, today announced Jackson has been awarded a $2.7 million state grant to improve the city’s water system. The $2,772,500 award from the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund will help the city replace approximately 6,369 linear feet of water main […]