Hello,

Happy Black History Month and welcome to the February 2024 edition of my monthly Capitol and community updates. I’m honored to serve as our community’s voice at the Capitol in Lansing. My dedication to serving you and the 18th House District is my top priority. Below you will find some upcoming Black History Month Events in our district. I hope you will take the opportunity to celebrate at one of them this year.

As always, I want to encourage you, again, to please reach out to my office to make your voice heard. Please contact me at JasonHoskins@house.mi.gov or call (517) 373-1180. Democracy only works so long as the people are heard, and you have my promise — whether we agree or not — that my staff and I will always be here to listen to the voices of constituents.

Thank you,

Jason Hoskins
State Representative
18th House District

In this issue:

  • Small Business of the Month Nominations
  • Committee Assignments
  • Upcoming Community Conversations
  • Legislative Update
  • Press Releases/Statements

Past E-News Archive

You can always find past copies of my e-news at this link: housedems.com/jason-hoskins/enews-archive/

Black History Month in the 18th District 

From inventors, artists, entertainers and the greatest thinkers — our culture has been a vibrant and pivotal part of our nation. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to check out one of the Black History Month events near you and for more information please go to this link.

Farmington/Farmington Hills

Feb. 25: Black History Month concert featuring the Amen-Ra Drummers and Dancers at the Hawk.

Southfield

Every week in February: Black History Mysteries: Focus on Books, Authors and Illustrators at the Southfield Public Library.

Feb. 16: Black History Month Movie Night at the Southfield Pavilion.

Feb. 22: Black History Month: Speak Up Stand Up (Ages 18 and up) at Painting with a Twist.

Feb. 23: The Secret Society of Twisted Story Tellers at the Southfield Pavilion.

Feb. 25: Black History Month: King and Queen of Hearts (Diva Event) (Date Night) at Painting with a Twist.

Feb. 26-March 22: Achievement: A Celebration of Black Innovation at the Southfield Public Library.

Feb. 28: Hearing the Story with author Jean Alicia Elster at the Southfield Public Library.

Feb. 29: Gala Reception and Book Launch of “A Tribute to President Barack H. Obama: Your Story Inspired Our Story” at the Southfield Public Library.

Small Business of the Month Nominations

Our community is truly a special one for businesses big and small. I’m pleased to announce that my office will be honoring a different 18th District small business each month based on nominations from you. Nominate your favorite small business in Southfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Oak Park or Lathrup Village to receive a certificate from my office.

For more details and nominations, please use this link.

Committee Assignments

I am serving on the following committees:

  • Economic Development and Small Business (Chair).
  • Ethics and Oversight.
  • Judiciary.
  • Local Government and Municipal Finance.
  • Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure.

Upcoming Community Conversations

If you are a resident of the 18th House District, and you’re looking to meet with me in person and share your concerns, I hope you’ll attend one of these free events. Check our website events page often for cancellations and rescheduling.

PLEASE NOTE A SPECIAL LOCATION/DAY FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon 

Hawk Community Center 

29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Southfield Area Community Conversations

Join me at the Southfield Public Library Auditorium on these upcoming Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. My staff and I will be sharing helpful information and updates for constituents.

The Southfield Public Library is located at 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076

Save the Dates!

This recurring event will take place on these upcoming Mondays:

  • Feb. 26, March 25, April 22, May 27 and June 24 (unless otherwise noted).
  • Please check the website for a full year’s list of dates.

Farmington/Farmington Hills Area Community Conversations 

Join me at the Farmington Community Library on these upcoming Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. My staff and I will be sharing helpful information and updates for constituents.

The Farmington Community Library is located at 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, MI 48335

Save the Dates!

This recurring event will take place on these upcoming Mondays:

  • March 18, April 15 and June 17 (unless otherwise noted)
  • Please check the website for a full year’s list of dates.

Legislative Update

I have been active in Lansing working hard for our district.

You can find a list of the bills I have sponsored so far this session here.

You can find a list of all the bills I have co-sponsored so far this session here.

Press Releases and Statements

To see all of my official press releases and statements, please click on this link.

Please find links to my most recent press release and statements below: