State Representative
Veronica Paiz
Harper Woods | 10th House District
Serving 93,243 constituents in ENE Detroit, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods
VeronicaPaiz@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0857
Office: N-689 House Office Building
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The Agriculture Committee had its first meeting this morning. This term, I’m Minority Vice Chair. Standing in the middle of this photo is Chair Representative Jerry Neyer and to his left is Majority Vice Chair Representative Jennifer Wortz. We’re each holding a book titled “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden”, a gift from the @michiganfarmbureau which gave a presentation today. I love being on this committee. Agriculture is the 2nd largest industry in Michigan -- labor and environmental issues, as well as food security -- are important to Ag. I'm looking forward to the good work we can accomplish this legislative term. (Last legislative term, I was Majority Vice Chair.) #agriculturelife #agricultureeducation
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The injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II serves as a powerful reminder of how fear and prejudice can lead to violations of civil rights. As we reflect on this dark chapter in history, it's crucial to remember the lasting impact on those who were unjustly imprisoned and ensure that we, as a country, don't falsely target groups of people in the name of fear again. Read more:
The Injustice of Japanese-American Internment Camps Resonates Strongly to This Day
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CANCELED!
Due to snowfall, today’s meet & greet at Grosse Pointe Public Library Ewald branch will be rescheduled.
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No fishing license? No problem! This weekend is the first of two free fishing weekends across the state. Get outdoors and see what Michigan's beautiful natural resources have to offer 🎣 #FreeFishingWeekend
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Happy Valentine's Day, District 10! Wishing you all a day filled with love and happiness 💕
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Today, we remember the lives lost and those forever changed by the tragedy at Michigan State University. Our hearts remain with the Spartan community now and forever. #spartanstogether 💚
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Saturday, 2/15/25, meet-and-greet your new District 10 State Rep at Grosse Pointe Public Library Ewald branch!
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Yesterday, Republican House Speaker Matt Hall and his colleagues presented House Resolution 19 for a vote, which passed on party lines. HR 19 (H1) would prohibit enhancement grants to be awarded to local units of government who choose not to do the work of federal ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement).
My "No" vote is based on the following: 1) It is a weaponization of government; 2) There is no modern or contemporary legal definition of the word "sanctuary" (the definition is from medieval times); 3) loss of municipal control: there is neither a federal nor a state law that requires municipal law enforcement to participate in federal immigration activities, so financially penalizing a municipality and its residents for not having a policy about something that is not a law is both unlawful and unethical; 4) it would force municipalities and schools to use their resources (budget funds, public safety) to do the work of the federal government instead of protecting or otherwise serving its residents. Speaker Hall said that funding for "pork projects" (his words for noncompetitive state budget funds allocated to municipalities and universities) will only go to cities that are deemed *not* sanctuary cities, which holds cities hostage and denies them critical funding. I understand this to be weaponization of government as he is threatening to withhold state funding though there is no law which would allow for this.
Here is a link to the resolution: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0019
This is a link to the House of Representatives website where you can find a link to view live streams of sessions and watch them in the video archive. www.house.mi.gov/
www.house.mi.gov
Welcome to the home page of the Michigan House of Representatives. Thank you for taking the time to become more informed about your elected representatives and more engaged with your state Legislature...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Representative State Representative Kelly Breen also has a great post about this House Resolution (it is not a bill). www.facebook.com/share/19GT8fpNEf/
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The Agriculture Committee had its first meeting this morning. This term, I’m Minority Vice Chair. Standing in the middle of this photo is Chair Representative Jerry Neyer and to his left is Majority Vice Chair Representative Jennifer Wortz. We’re each holding a book titled “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden”, a gift from the @michiganfarmbureau which gave a presentation today. I love being on this committee. Agriculture is the 2nd largest industry in Michigan -- labor and environmental issues, as well as food security -- are important to Ag. I'm looking forward to the good work we can accomplish this legislative term. (Last legislative term, I was Majority Vice Chair.) #agriculturelife #agricultureeducation ... See MoreSee Less
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The injustice of Japanese American internment during World War II serves as a powerful reminder of how fear and prejudice can lead to violations of civil rights. As we reflect on this dark chapter in history, it's crucial to remember the lasting impact on those who were unjustly imprisoned and ensure that we, as a country, don't falsely target groups of people in the name of fear again. Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
The Injustice of Japanese-American Internment Camps Resonates Strongly to This Day
www.smithsonianmag.com
During WWII, 120,000 Japanese-Americans were forced into camps, a government action that still haunts victims and their descendants0 CommentsComment on Facebook
... See MoreSee Less
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CANCELED!
Due to snowfall, today’s meet & greet at Grosse Pointe Public Library Ewald branch will be rescheduled. ... See MoreSee Less
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No fishing license? No problem! This weekend is the first of two free fishing weekends across the state. Get outdoors and see what Michigan's beautiful natural resources have to offer 🎣 #FreeFishingWeekend ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Valentine's Day, District 10! Wishing you all a day filled with love and happiness 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today, we remember the lives lost and those forever changed by the tragedy at Michigan State University. Our hearts remain with the Spartan community now and forever. #spartanstogether 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
CANCELED!
Saturday, 2/15/25, meet-and-greet your new District 10 State Rep at Grosse Pointe Public Library Ewald branch! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yesterday, Republican House Speaker Matt Hall and his colleagues presented House Resolution 19 for a vote, which passed on party lines. HR 19 (H1) would prohibit enhancement grants to be awarded to local units of government who choose not to do the work of federal ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement).
My "No" vote is based on the following: 1) It is a weaponization of government; 2) There is no modern or contemporary legal definition of the word "sanctuary" (the definition is from medieval times); 3) loss of municipal control: there is neither a federal nor a state law that requires municipal law enforcement to participate in federal immigration activities, so financially penalizing a municipality and its residents for not having a policy about something that is not a law is both unlawful and unethical; 4) it would force municipalities and schools to use their resources (budget funds, public safety) to do the work of the federal government instead of protecting or otherwise serving its residents. Speaker Hall said that funding for "pork projects" (his words for noncompetitive state budget funds allocated to municipalities and universities) will only go to cities that are deemed *not* sanctuary cities, which holds cities hostage and denies them critical funding. I understand this to be weaponization of government as he is threatening to withhold state funding though there is no law which would allow for this.
Here is a link to the resolution: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0019
This is a link to the House of Representatives website where you can find a link to view live streams of sessions and watch them in the video archive. www.house.mi.gov/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to the home page of the Michigan House of Representatives. Thank you for taking the time to become more informed about your elected representatives and more engaged with your state Legislature...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Representative State Representative Kelly Breen also has a great post about this House Resolution (it is not a bill). www.facebook.com/share/19GT8fpNEf/