House Dems Give Final Passage to Pro-Worker Bills
Repeal of ‘right-to-work,’ restoration of prevailing wage go to governor [...]
B. Carter on Passage of Prevailing Wage Bill
LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2023 — The Michigan House passed [...]
House Democrats Pass Commonsense Gun Reform
Three-bill package creates requirement for universal background checks LANSING, [...]
House Democrats Restore Rights, Wages for Michigan Workers
Three bills preserve workers’ freedoms, bring back prevailing wage LANSING, [...]
Labor Caucus Celebrates Passage of Legislation to Restore Worker Freedoms, Prevailing Wage
LANSING, Mich., March 8, 2023 — Today, the Michigan Legislative [...]
Brenda Carter Strongly Supports Gun Reform Legislation
LANSING, Mich., March 2, 2023 — House Democrats introduced common-sense [...]
Brenda Carter Hosts Event Celebrating Black Excellence
Brenda Carter was joined by Carlton Jones and Pastor Douglas [...]
Brenda Carter Applauds Pontiac Resolution to Repeal Emergency Manager Law
PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 — Pontiac’s city council unanimously [...]
Brenda Carter Responds to Mass Shooting on MSU Campus
PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 14, 2023 — A mass shooting took [...]
Rep. Brenda Carter Introduces Bill Repealing Emergency Manager Law
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 2, 2023 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced [...]
Brenda Carter on Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State [...]
Brenda Carter Holds Swearing-In Ceremony in Pontiac
State Rep. Brenda Carter stands united with Speaker Joe Tate [...]
Brenda Carter Named Chair of Insurance and Financial Services Committee
State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) smiles during House Speaker Joe [...]
Brenda Carter Introduces Bill Restoring Prevailing Wage
LANSING, Mich, Jan. 11, 2023 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
Carter Graduates from Fair Fight Program
LANSING, Mich, Dec. 16, 2022 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
Speaker-elect Tate Announces House Leadership Team
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 15, 2022 — Today, Speaker-elect of the [...]
Carter Applauds Announcement of New Investment, Jobs
VIA Motors’ new headquarters brings 300 high-wage jobs to Auburn [...]
House Democrats Allege Corrupt Republican Caucus Shields its Lawmakers from Accountability
Lack of action on investigations amounts to willful disregard for [...]
Brenda Carter Applauds New Guidance from DIFS
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 7, 2022 — The Michigan Department of [...]
Capitol & Community Update
Dear Neighbor, Welcome back to school, students! I am honored [...]
House Democrats Tout ‘MI Pocketbook Plan’ to Protect Michiganders’ Finances
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 — Michigan House Democrats unveiled [...]
House Democrats Send Letter to Speaker Wentworth Urging Investigation of Rendon
Rendon is alleged to have misrepresented the Legislature while she [...]
City of Pontiac’s Historic Preservation Activities Admitted into Certified Local Government Program
LANSING, Mich. Aug. 29, 2022 — The Michigan State Historic [...]
Carter Applauds the Announcement of the Michigan Strategic Fund
Auburn Hills, Mich. Aug. 29, 2022 — On Aug. 23, [...]
Carter on Ascend Foundation Budget Grant
PONTIAC, Mich., July 28, 2022 — The Ascend Foundation, a [...]
Carter, Hertel Introduce Legislation to Improve Accessibility to Post-Acute Auto Injury Provider Relief Fund
LANSING, Mich., July 20, 2022 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
Carter on Budget Signing
DETROIT, Mich., July 20, 2022 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed [...]
Carter on SKLD Bloomfield Hills Nursing Home Strike
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 5, 2022 — After more than [...]
Carter Applauds Passage of State Budget
LANSING, Mich., July 1, 2022 — The Michigan House of [...]
Rep. Carter on SCOTUS Dobbs v. Jackson Decision
LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2022 — Today, the United States [...]
Rep. Carter on SCOTUS Decision to Strike Down Gun-Control Law
PONTIAC, Mich., June 24, 2022 — Yesterday, the United States [...]
Carter Stands in Solidarity with McLaren Oakland Hospital Workers, SEIU
PONTIAC, Mich., June 22, 2022 — Hospital workers at McLaren [...]
Rep. Brenda Carter on Republican Maneuver on Gun Bills
LANSING, Mich., June 8, 2022 — During today’s Michigan House [...]
Carter Applauds Move to Vote Down Learning Loss Vouchers Bill
Legislation would have funneled public education funding to private businesses [...]
Carter on EV Charging Network Operator Investing $3 Million, Creating 133 Jobs in Oakland County
LANSING, Mich., June 7, 2022 — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer [...]
Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus on Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
LANSING, Mich. (May 25, 2022) — Michigan’s legislative Firearm Safety [...]
Carter on Families, Children and Seniors Committee Approving Foster Care Legislation
LANSING, Mich., May 12, 2022 — The House Committee on [...]
Rep. Carter on Proposed Constitutional Amendment
LANSING, Mich., May 12, 2022 — Earlier this week, the [...]
House Democrats Demand Answers from Wentworth Regarding Robert Regan
Possible future representative raises questions about safety LANSING, Mich., April [...]
Educational Assessment Grace Package of Bills will Waive Punitive Consequences for Students and Schools
LANSING, Mich., April 12, 2022 — Michigan students are returning [...]
Carter on the Shooting Death of Patrick Lyoya
PONTIAC, Mich., April 14, 2022 — Officials from the Grand [...]
Carter Bill Allows Local Government to Conduct Hybrid Meetings
LANSING, Mich., April 13, 2022 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
Carter on Shooting of 7-Year-Old in Pontiac
PONTIAC, Mich., March 22, 2022 — Seven-year-old Ariah Jackson was [...]
Rep. Carter on Bill Package to Further Remove Barriers to Voting
LANSING, Mich., March 16, 2022 — Members of the House [...]
Carter Joins Nationwide Task Force to Combat ‘Shoot First’ Laws
Group will work to restore self-defense laws in states across [...]
Carter and Sabo Join Labor Rally Against Discrimination
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 17, 2022 — Today, members of the [...]
Carter Appointed Vice Chair of National Council of Insurance Legislators Committee
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 3, 2022 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
Carter on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 26, 2022 — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer [...]
Carter on General Motors’ Announcement, Bringing 4,000 New Jobs to Michigan
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2022 — Today, General Motors announced [...]
State Rep. Carter on Fatal House Fire in Pontiac
PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 18, 2022 — Earlier this week, a [...]
Irwin, Carter Propose Allowing Local Governments to Meet Virtually
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2021) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and [...]
Democrats Introduce Bills to Protect Michigan Families from Gun Violence
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2021) — After introducing legislation aimed [...]
Carter Applauds Gov. Whitmer, MCCA for Delivering $3 Billion in Refunds for Michigan Drivers
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 7, 2021 — The Michigan Department of [...]
Carter Welcomes 40 New High-Wage Jobs, Over $44 Million Investment in Auburn Hills
PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 7, 2021 — The Michigan Economic Development [...]
Carter Urges Calm in Response to Pontiac High School Lockdown
PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 6, 2021 — Pontiac High School entered [...]
Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus on Oxford High School Shooting
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 1, 2021) — Michigan’s legislative Firearm Safety [...]
Carter Welcomes 40 New High-Wage Jobs, Over $44 Million Investment in Auburn Hills
PONTIAC, Mich., Dec. 2, 2021 — Today, the Michigan Economic [...]
Carter on Oxford High School Mass Shooting
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 1, 2021 — On Nov. 30, a [...]
Sen. Bayer, Rep. Carter Work to Raise Awareness of Poverty, Homelessness
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) and Rep. [...]
Carter Condemns Passage of Bill Banning Teaching of Racial Injustice in Public Schools
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 4, 2021 — The Michigan House of [...]
House Democrats Slam Unconstitutional Education Bills
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 19, 2021 — The Michigan House of [...]
Carter Named Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board of Directors 2022 President
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 14, 2021 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) was [...]
House Democrats Demand Prevailing Wage Return to State Law
Legislation would ensure all public projects pay prevailing wage LANSING, [...]
Carter Welcomes $3.8 Million Investment That Leads to 100 High-Wage Jobs in Pontiac
PONTIAC, Mich., Oct. 7, 2021 — The Michigan Economic Development [...]
House Democrats Support Whitmer Reinstating Prevailing Wage
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 7, 2021 — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer [...]
Carter Applauds Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 — The Michigan House of [...]
Carter Legislation Seeks to Fix Auto No-Fault Motorcycle Loophole
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 16, 2021— State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) [...]
Carter Applauds Non-repeat OWI Expungement Becoming Law
PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 24, 2021 — Yesterday, Gov. Whitmer signed [...]
Carter Backs Nessel in Calls for Energy Companies to Increase Support for Outage Victims
PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 23, 2021 — Storms over the past [...]
Stone Fights to Waive Evaluations Tied to Student Testing
LANSING, Mich., June 30, 2021 — State Rep. Lori Stone [...]
House Democrats Advocate for Auto Insurance Reform Ahead of July 1 Deadline
LANSING, Mich., May 26, 2021 — House Democrats hosted a [...]
Carter applauds Gov. Whitmer’s executive order to promote fair competition, protect Michigan businesses and workers’ wages
LANSING, Mich., April 20, 2021 – State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
House Democrats introduce legislation to protect Michigan workers
Recently introduced legislation would restore prevailing wage LANSING, Mich., [...]
Carter Supports Poverty Task Force Recommendations
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 18, 2021 — The Michigan Poverty Task [...]
Open carry firearms ban doesn’t go far enough, House Democratic leaders say
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, [...]
Reps. Anthony and Carter and the House Democratic Caucus Call for Emergency Capitol Commission Meeting
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 8, 2021 — House Democratic Leader Donna [...]
Carter Congratulates Judge Poles on 6th Circuit Bench Appointment
“I want to take a moment to congratulate Yasmine Isshak [...]
Carter Secures $1 Million for Pontiac Schools in State Budget
“Our students and teachers have been through a lot these [...]
House Dems Introduce Legislation to Affirm Marriage Equality in Michigan
Twenty-nine Democratic representatives are introducing 54 bills (HBs 6045-6098) and [...]
Carter, House Dems Unveil Package to Support Teachers, Students Following COVID-19 Crisis
Lansing, Mich., July 23, 2020 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
MEDC Awards Grants to Local Business to Help Them Retool
LANSING, April 23, 2020 —At the beginning of April, the [...]
Carter Cancels Upcoming Events as Coronavirus Precaution
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2020 — Out of an abundance [...]
Carter secures funding to ensure literacy and soft skills training in Oakland County
LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2020 — State Rep. Brenda Carter [...]
State Rep. Brenda Carter on Governor’s State of the State Address
“There is no excuse for the high rate of minority [...]
Carter Returns from Cultural Exchange in Japan
PONTIAC — In early November, a delegation from the Shiga [...]
Carter Takes Stand to End Homelessness
LANSING — Yesterday, the House of Representative adopted state Rep. [...]
Carter Fighting Homelessness, Poverty in Oakland County
PONTIAC — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac), along with several [...]
Carter on plan to crack down on companies committing payroll fraud
LANSING — House and Senate Democrats unveiled a plan last [...]
Carter Joined Labor Day Family Festival
DETROIT — This past Monday, state Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) [...]
Carter on Gov. Whitmer’s executive action banning flavored e-cigarettes
LANSING — This morning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the Michigan [...]
Carter on Gov. Whitmer’s proposed plan for Benton Harbor School District
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a plan to [...]
Carter Takes a Stand to Protect Children
LANSING — The House passed House Bill 4550 unanimously this [...]
Carter on Executive Order 13
LANSING —Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 13 which [...]
House Dems Fight to Address Literacy Crisis through B.O.L.D. Education Plan
LANSING — A coalition of Democratic legislators joined together to [...]
Carter on passage of bipartisan overhaul of Michigan’s auto insurance
LANSING — Following weeks of bipartisan negotiations, the House passed [...]
Carter Looks to Return Cursive to Classrooms
LANSING — Recently, State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced House [...]
Carter Aims to Designate Monarch Butterfly as State Insect
LANSING — Today, State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced House [...]
Lawmakers encourage residents to file public comments
DETROIT — Earlier this week, several regional lawmakers, elected officials [...]
Carter Gov. Whitmer’s first State of the State Address
LANSING — Last night, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her first [...]
Carter Calls for Local School Board Recognition Month
LANSING — Today, state Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) introduced a [...]
Carter sworn in as representative for 29th House District
LANSING — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) was sworn in [...]