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 AngelaWitwer@house.mi.gov.

Sincerely,

 

Angela Witwer

State Representative, 76th House District

 

In This Issue

 

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

 

A blue and red graphic that reads "Weekly Wrap-Up with Witwer" next to a cartoon coffee mug. Along the bottom of the graphic, it reads "State Representative Angela Witwer."

 

Weekly Wrap-Up with Witwer

 

Please keep an eye out on my Facebook page for Weekly Wrap-ups scheduled in 2025.

  • Friday, Jan. 31, from 10-11 a.m. in the Spartan Room of the Charlotte Community Library located at 226 Bostwick St. South.

 

In District Update


Welcome to the 103rd Legislature! It is an honor to continue serving Eaton County as your state Representative. Please contact my office for any questions you may have regarding legislation or for any issues you may need help navigating in state government.

 

A photo of Michigan State Representative Angela Witwer's office staff on the House Floor.

 

Meet My Team!

Yvonne is a lifelong Delta Township resident and dear friend of mine. She has served as my scheduler during my last term and is now overseeing constituent services.

Joci is returning as my Legislative Director. She previously served as my District Director at the beginning of the last term and has served in the policy role since October 2023.

Tabitha is returning as our legislative intern this year. She was born and raised in the district and is a current student at Michigan State University in the James Madison College.

 

A certificate from the Michigan House of Representatives recognizing Doug Pennington as House District 76 Teacher of the Month for December 2024.

 

December Teacher of the Month: Doug Pennington

Congratulations to our December Teacher of the Month winner, Doug Pennington! Doug is a 9-12th grade teacher at Olivet Community Schools teaching Agriscience, Botany, Veterinary Science and Agriculture Leadership.

To quote his nominator, “In addition to teaching, Doug is the FFA advisor — he coaches kids in dealership and public speaking contests and spring skills contests. This fall he coached the Ag Skills contest that competed last month at the national competition. Doug works year-round, supervising the many FFA students that show at the Eaton County Fair and serves as dairy beef superintendent at the fair.” His nominator also stated that “Doug is a great teacher focusing on student success.”

Congratulations Doug on this well-deserved award for your hard work! Thank you for all that you do to support our students and the agriculture industry in Eaton County.

 January Teacher of the Month Nomination Link

 

Michigan State Representative Angela Witwer standing with members of the Village of Dimondale Council holding a retirement tribute certificate for Bill Bowers.

 

Presented Retirement Tribute to Bill Bowers
This week, I attended a Village of Dimondale Council meeting and presented a tribute to Bill Bowers who retired as a Village Trustee. Thank you, Bill, for your service and commitment to your community!

 

Legislative Update

 

A 2024 Year in Review graphic for Michigan State Representative Angela Witwer with photos of her with community members. The graphic reads "68 bills and resolutions sponsored and cosponsored, 6 public acts, 14 coffee hours, 100 percent voting record, over 150 tributes and certificates, over 445 community meetings and over 2115 constituent correspondences."

 

2024 Year in Review

Last year, I worked hard to bring back more than $70 million to our county and to pass policies to help our community, including repealing the pension tax and increasing the Working Family Tax Credit. Thank you, Eaton County! It’s been an honor serving as your state representative, and I am looking forward to a great fourth term.

 

Michigan State Representative Angela Witwer standing with guests while being sworn into the 103rd Legislature by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden.

 

Opening Day for the 103rd Legislature

Last week was the opening day for the 103rd Legislature in the Michigan House of Representatives. My daughter and son joined me for the official opening and celebration. I am honored to start my fourth term in the House and look forward to continuing to serve the best district in Michigan.

 

Michigan State Representative Angela Witwer sitting with colleagues at the Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses meeting.

 

Serving on the Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses

I am honored to be named to the 15-member special Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses. As a long-time advocate for Michigan’s small businesses and employees, I am committed to finding balanced solutions that support both our hardworking employees and the small business owners who support our state economy.

I would like to extend my gratitude to House leadership for recognizing my common-sense approach to tackling tough issues and entrusting me with this important responsibility. Together, we are working diligently to address the issues arising from the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision on the tipped wage credit and sick time policies, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes for all Michiganders.