Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am most effective at my job when acting on your direct input. I encourage you to reach out to me and my staff with any questions, comments or concerns you may have regarding our community or state and with any policy ideas.

Please do not hesitate to reach out by phone at 517-373-0822 or send an email to [email protected].

 

Sincerely,

Angela Witwer

State Representative, 76th House District

 

In This Issue:

  • Weekly Wrap-Ups
  • In-District Update
  • General Update
  • Legislative Update

 
A blue and red banner for Michigan state Representative Angela Witwer's Weekly Wrap-Up with Witwer coffee hour

 

Weekly Wrap-Up with Witwer
Please keep an eye out on my Facebook page for upcoming Weekly Wrap-Ups scheduled in the coming months.

  • Friday, Aug. 28, from 10-11 a.m. at the Delta Township Building in Public Meeting Room A, located at 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy.

 

In-District Update

 
State Representative Angela Witwer at the Eaton County fair holding a banner that reads "Eaton County youth livestock 2026 auction supporter" while standing in front of statues of a cow and a chicken.

 

Attended the Eaton County Fair Last Month

I love Eaton County. I really have loved learning about all of our industries and visiting our students and all of you at your door. Last month, I did one of my favorite visits to the Eaton County Fair Youth Livestock & Small Animal Auction. The kids are very polite and come talk to you about their animals and their future. Thank you to all the kind people in our county.

 
State Representative Angela Witwer standing and smiling behind a podium as she speaks to a crowd.

 

Tribute Presentation to Dick Peffley, Lansing BWL

I recently stopped by the Lansing Board of Water & Light meeting to present a tribute to their general manager, Dick Peffley, in recognition of his 50 years of service.

In 1976, Dick Peffley first joined the Lansing BWL team as a janitor. Throughout the course of his career, he moved up the ranks, serving as an electronic technician, plant manager, executive director of operations at the Erickson and Eckert coal-fired power stations and interim general manager. In 2015, Dick Peffley was appointed as the general manager of Lansing BWL, where he continues to serve today.

The tribute was signed by members of the Capitol Caucus along with the governor and lieutenant governor. Congratulations again to Dick Peffley on reaching this milestone, and thank you for your service to the entire greater Lansing community!

 

General Update

 

Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

Please consider participating in the Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey! This survey is for residents and non-residents who visit Grand Ledge parks to help the Grand Ledge Parks & Recreation Commission focus on the items that should be prioritized in their planning and with their grant applications.

For any and all information about the City of Grand Ledge’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Survey, please visit: https://www.cityofgrandledge.com/226/Parks-in-Grand-Ledge.

 

Legislative Update

 
A screenshot of a recording on House TV showing state Representative Angela Witwer testifying before the Appropriations Subcommittee Meeting. Along the bottom of the screenshot reads "A review of Legislatively Directed Spending Items."

 

FY27 Budget Wins for Eaton County!
In case you missed it, back in July during our late-night session voting on the budget, I was asked to testify on the importance of bringing tax dollars back to our district for the Bank Drain.

I am happy to announce that tax dollars will be coming back to our community in the form of a critical $2 million in funding to provide needed relief to homeowners affected by the Bank Intercounty Drain Project. This is in addition to the recent $2.5 million grant I was able to secure through EGLE. The cost of this drain has been an immense burden on residents. I hope this relief will help those who have been stretched thin by this project, and I will continue to pursue additional aid to offset the costs.

Additionally, we were able to secure $1.5 million for the Delta Township Carrier Creek infrastructure project.

This was a record longest day for me in the legislature, spending 21 hours on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Below is a link to read more about what is in the final FY27 budget, which also includes rolling back the retirement tax completely, saving 500,000 seniors an average of $1,000 a year. This was my bill I fought hard for. It was signed into law in 2023 and the repeal will be fully phased out for tax year 2026!

Gov. Whitmer Signs Budget to Build on Strong Legacy of Lowering Costs, Creating Jobs, and Protecting Access to Healthcare

 
An infographic from state Representative Angela Witwer showing a legislative snapshot of the first half of 2026 for House District 76. Next to images of Representative Witwer, the graphic reads, "79 bills and resolutions sponsored and cosponsored, 11 coffee hour events, 100% legislative voting record, 180 tributes and certificates for constituents and organizations, over 240 community meetings, over 840 constituent correspondences, 1,238 legislative doors knocked. Money secured for our communities includes $2.5 million EGLE grant for the Bank Intercounty Drain Project, $2 million budget appropriation secured for the Intercounty Bank Drain Project, $1.5 million for the Delta Township Carrier Creek project. During 2026 March is Reading Month, read to 60 classrooms and 1,356 students."

 

Legislative Snapshot: First 6 Months of 2026
Here is our legislative snapshot from the first half of 2026. As your state representative, I remain committed to working on behalf of and delivering results for the residents of Eaton County. It has been an honor serving and representing our district at the Michigan State Capitol.