State Representative
Phil Skaggs
East Grand Rapids | 80th House District
Serving 92,350 constituents in Cascade Township, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, southern Grand Rapids Township, small portion of Grand Rapids
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(517) 373-0836
Office: N-1099 House Office Building
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July 17 Conservation District Day in Michigan! 🌱💧
For 89 years, Michigan’s Conservation Districts have worked alongside farmers, landowners, and communities to protect our soil, water, wildlife, and working lands. Born from the lessons of the Dust Bowl era, these local conservation leaders continue to address today’s challenges - from soil health and habitat restoration to invasive species management, regenerative agriculture, and climate resilience.
Thank you to the dedicated Conservation District staff, board members, and partners across every county - especially Kent County - who help safeguard Michigan’s natural resources for future generations. Together, we are preserving the land, water, and outdoor spaces that make our state special! 🌾🌲🦌
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MI Dems stopped Republicans’ attempt to rob local schools of billions of dollars so they could give the wealthiest people and corporations a massive tax break.
Multi-billion-dollar corporations should not get a break on the backs of our kids; it's that simple.
Republicans’ plan would have robbed our community of critical dollars that flow directly into public services like your kids’ school, your local police department, the roads you drive on to get to work and the library you visit on the weekends.
At a time when too many families are struggling to make ends meet, Michiganders can’t afford Republicans’ scheme.
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Things are heating up at the Capitol ... it's looking like we'll have budgets to vote on in the middle of the night!
I'm working to make sure our community's priorities are in the budget: backfilling as many of the Trump cuts to Medicaid as possible, RxKids for moms and babies, and k-12 education (including increased funding, free breakfasts and lunches (from local farms whenever possible), fully funding special education and support for English-language learners and kids experiencing poverty).
For West Michiganders, I'm prioritizing the pedestrian bridge over Grand River that would connect the amphitheater to surrounding neighborhoods, and a juvenile treatment center, Grace Academy.
I'm fighting hard for West Michigan -- and all Michiganders -- in this budget.
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I'm excited to announce that RxKids is expanding to Grand Rapids' 49507 zip code!
RxKids is a proven program that supports Michigan families afford diapers, groceries, rent and other basics. RxKids is proven to give kids a healthy start in life. If you're pregnant or have a new baby, apply for your support at rxkids.org/.
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Extreme heat can be dangerous — and fans alone won’t protect you. Seek out air-conditioned spaces like libraries, malls or official cooling centers. Need help finding one? Call 211 or visit 211.org.
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Here’s a great way to find a safe place for your money.The Michigan Open Account Coalition members offer accounts that are certified and no- or low-cost. Learn why it’s important to protect your money and form a relationship with a financial institution by checking out this recent press release:
go.mi.gov/08g0e2243
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Congratulations to the East Kentwood Boys Track & Field team for winning the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship.
I join with the school board, parents and the entire Kentwood community: we are proud to celebrate this team, their achievement and the hard work of our student-athletes and coaches throughout an incredible season!
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Michigan must be able to defend itself against unconstitutional federal overreach, regardless of who occupies the White House.
Representative Natalie Price and I have introduced two bills to give Michigan a concrete, court-triggered mechanism to respond when the federal executive branch unlawfully withholds funds Congress has already appropriated to our state.
When any presidential administration blocks resources Michigan is entitled to receive - due to Congressional appropriated funds - our state needs a stronger way to respond and hold Washington DC accountable. These bills are designed to help protect taxpayer dollars, safeguard essential services, and ensure the federal executive has more incentives to follow the law.
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Gas prices are too damn high. It’s gotten all the way up to $5 a gallon this spring. While it has come back down, with everything going on in the world, this relief may not last long. Even at $4, hard-working Michigan families are hurting. People have to choose between groceries, rent, utilities, and gas.
It’s not fair. Enough is enough.
So, here’s my plan: When gas hits $5, we roll back the state gas tax entirely.
That’s $0.52 per gallon, of your hard-earned money back in your pocket.
I'll be introducing the bill in the next few weeks.
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Phil Skaggs IN THE NEWS
Skaggs Introduces Legislation to Establish Gas Tax Holiday
Skaggs Introduces Legislation to Establish Gas Tax Holiday, Address Affordability Crisis LANSING., Mich., July 1, 2026 — State Rep. Phil [...]
Price, Skaggs Introduce Legislation Protecting Michigan From the Federal Government Unlawfully Withholding Federal Funds
LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2026 — This week, state Reps. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) and Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) introduced [...]
House Democratic Members Reintroduce Tuition Reimbursement Legislation
House Democratic Members Reintroduce Tuition Reimbursement Legislation Democratic lawmakers bring forward bills to make higher education more affordable Press [...]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July 17 Conservation District Day in Michigan! 🌱💧
For 89 years, Michigan’s Conservation Districts have worked alongside farmers, landowners, and communities to protect our soil, water, wildlife, and working lands. Born from the lessons of the Dust Bowl era, these local conservation leaders continue to address today’s challenges - from soil health and habitat restoration to invasive species management, regenerative agriculture, and climate resilience.
Thank you to the dedicated Conservation District staff, board members, and partners across every county - especially Kent County - who help safeguard Michigan’s natural resources for future generations. Together, we are preserving the land, water, and outdoor spaces that make our state special! 🌾🌲🦌 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
MI Dems stopped Republicans’ attempt to rob local schools of billions of dollars so they could give the wealthiest people and corporations a massive tax break.
Multi-billion-dollar corporations should not get a break on the backs of our kids; it's that simple.
Republicans’ plan would have robbed our community of critical dollars that flow directly into public services like your kids’ school, your local police department, the roads you drive on to get to work and the library you visit on the weekends.
At a time when too many families are struggling to make ends meet, Michiganders can’t afford Republicans’ scheme. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Things are heating up at the Capitol ... it's looking like we'll have budgets to vote on in the middle of the night!
I'm working to make sure our community's priorities are in the budget: backfilling as many of the Trump cuts to Medicaid as possible, RxKids for moms and babies, and k-12 education (including increased funding, free breakfasts and lunches (from local farms whenever possible), fully funding special education and support for English-language learners and kids experiencing poverty).
For West Michiganders, I'm prioritizing the pedestrian bridge over Grand River that would connect the amphitheater to surrounding neighborhoods, and a juvenile treatment center, Grace Academy.
I'm fighting hard for West Michigan -- and all Michiganders -- in this budget. ... See MoreSee Less
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm excited to announce that RxKids is expanding to Grand Rapids' 49507 zip code!
RxKids is a proven program that supports Michigan families afford diapers, groceries, rent and other basics. RxKids is proven to give kids a healthy start in life. If you're pregnant or have a new baby, apply for your support at rxkids.org/. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Extreme heat can be dangerous — and fans alone won’t protect you. Seek out air-conditioned spaces like libraries, malls or official cooling centers. Need help finding one? Call 211 or visit 211.org. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here’s a great way to find a safe place for your money.The Michigan Open Account Coalition members offer accounts that are certified and no- or low-cost. Learn why it’s important to protect your money and form a relationship with a financial institution by checking out this recent press release:
go.mi.gov/08g0e2243 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to the East Kentwood Boys Track & Field team for winning the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship.
I join with the school board, parents and the entire Kentwood community: we are proud to celebrate this team, their achievement and the hard work of our student-athletes and coaches throughout an incredible season! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan must be able to defend itself against unconstitutional federal overreach, regardless of who occupies the White House.
Representative Natalie Price and I have introduced two bills to give Michigan a concrete, court-triggered mechanism to respond when the federal executive branch unlawfully withholds funds Congress has already appropriated to our state.
When any presidential administration blocks resources Michigan is entitled to receive - due to Congressional appropriated funds - our state needs a stronger way to respond and hold Washington DC accountable. These bills are designed to help protect taxpayer dollars, safeguard essential services, and ensure the federal executive has more incentives to follow the law. ... See MoreSee Less
54 CommentsComment on Facebook
Gas prices are too damn high. It’s gotten all the way up to $5 a gallon this spring. While it has come back down, with everything going on in the world, this relief may not last long. Even at $4, hard-working Michigan families are hurting. People have to choose between groceries, rent, utilities, and gas.
It’s not fair. Enough is enough.
So, here’s my plan: When gas hits $5, we roll back the state gas tax entirely.
That’s $0.52 per gallon, of your hard-earned money back in your pocket.
I'll be introducing the bill in the next few weeks. ... See MoreSee Less
52 CommentsComment on Facebook