Morgan on Final Passage of Housing Protections for Low-Income Renters, Veterans, Seniors
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 11, 2024 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass House Bills 4062-4063, which protect renters from discrimination based on their source of income: “We have seen people across our state denied safe, affordable housing based on their source of income for far too long. Every Michigander should have the dignity of putting a roof over their head, no matter where they get their income. By providing renters [...]
BRITE Act Sees Movement in Committee
State Reps. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), right, and Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Township) testify in the House Ethics and Oversight Committee on Dec. 5, 2024, in the Anderson House Office Building. LANSING, Mich., Dec. 5, 2024 — Two more bills from the Bring Reforms in Integrity, Transparency and Ethics (BRITE) Act package passed out of the House Ethics and Oversight Committee today. House Bills 5580 and 5582 require that 527 and 501(c)4s file the name of the organization and the name [...]
Morgan Condemns Hateful Rhetoric
Lawmaker reaffirms support for marriage equality State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) chairs a House committee in the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Dec 3, 2024 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement condemning hateful rhetoric following a recent viral homophobic tweet from a fellow lawmaker: “Rep. Schriver’s divisive tweet about marriage equality highlights the key differences between our caucuses. While some are focused on taking away the rights of loving [...]
Breen, Koleszar, Morgan, Puri Speak Out Against Anti-Semitic Rhetoric
LANSING, Mich. Oct. 8, 2024 — There has been a recent slew of anti-Semitic materials being left on household lawns in Michigan. In response to the anti-Semitic flyers with a link to a white supremacist website being distributed in their districts, state Reps. Kelly Breen (D-Novi), Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) issued the following joint statement: “Our communities have been flooded with disturbing flyers that convey anti-Jewish rhetoric. This bigoted, hate-filled attempt to terrorize [...]
Morgan on Multimillion-Dollar Plan for Stronger Schools, Healthy Kids
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 — House Democrats passed a school aid supplemental funding bill today giving a total of $150 million in funding for public safety and mental health back to school districts, ensuring stronger schools and healthier students. Following the vote, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement: “This legislation is a critical step toward ensuring the well-being of our students. Every child deserves to thrive in a supportive school environment, and every parent should [...]
Morgan Condemns Hate and Violence
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks on the House Floor on May 13, 2024 at the Capitol in Lansing. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 18, 2024 — State Rep. Jason Morgan issued the following statement condemning hate following a recent bias-motivated crime against a Jewish University of Michigan student: “Across our country and here in our community, we’ve seen a rise in hateful rhetoric and violence that targets individuals based on their identity, background and beliefs. In these times, [...]
Morgan on President Biden’s Visit to Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6, 2024 — Today, President Joe Biden visited Ann Arbor to sign an executive order that prioritizes federal grants for projects incorporating strong labor agreements, robust wage standards and essential benefits like access to child care and apprenticeship programs. Following the signing of the executive order, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement: “President Biden’s decision to sign this executive order in Ann Arbor highlights our advancements in policy that support both unions [...]
LGBTQ+ Caucus Responds to New Title IX Regulations
Members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, June 12, 2024 LANSING, Mich., Aug 2, 2024 — Earlier this week, new Title IX regulations were imposed by the U.S. District Court in Kansas. These regulations strip more than 100+ Michigan public schools of the expanded Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students. The court ruled that the Title IX protections cannot be enforced at schools attended by the children of certain conservative organization members, including [...]
Legislature Passes Renter Discrimination Prevention Bills
State Representative Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Charter Township) testifying on behalf of HB 4603 LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2024 — A set of bills to address renter discrimination was passed in the House of Representatives last week. The set of bills, House Bills 4062 and 4063, and Senate Bills 205-207, were brought to the House by state Reps. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Charter Township) and state Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Township), Rosemary Bayer [...]
Morgan on Final Budget Passage
Lawmaker highlights housing, economic development, military and veterans State Rep. Morgan (D - Ann Arbor) speaks on the House Floor on March 21, 2024, in the state Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 28, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Democratic leaders crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that improve the lives of people and hometowns across Michigan without raising taxes. [...]
RELEASE: Michigan Dems Stand with LGBTQ+ Michiganders
House Passes Pride Month Resolution Members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, June 12, 2024 LANSING, Mich., June 12, 2024 — Speaker Pro Tempore Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) presented House Resolution 279 declares June 2024 as Pride Month in the state of Michigan, celebrating the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) people to Michigan Historically, Michigan Democrats have made passing a Pride resolution a priority to underscore support for LGBTQ+ communities across [...]
House Dem Legislation to Increase Access, Combat Housing Discrimination Advances
LANSING, Mich., May 15, 2024 — In a significant stride toward ensuring fairness and equality in housing, House Bills 4062 and 4063, legislation aimed at ending housing income discrimination and addressing the housing crisis, passed out of the Judiciary Committee today. Sponsored by state Reps. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Charter Township) and Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), these bills are set to improve the landscape of tenant rights in Michigan. State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks in support of his bill in the House Judiciary Committee [...]
Morgan on Passage of People-Focused House Budget
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks on the House budget at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2024 — Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed its budget. From attracting businesses that create more jobs, supporting working families, and helping students achieve success — the proposed budget will make opportunities for Michiganders promising and plentiful. Among its key provisions are significant investments in local governments, housing, child care, education, and [...]
Dem Reps Introduce Bills to Increase Government, Election Transparency
BRITE Act released to coincide with Sunshine Week LANSING, Mich., March 13, 2024 — A group of House Democratic lawmakers held a press conference today to debut legislation to improve standards for government ethics and transparency. The BRITE Act — Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency and Ethics — will increase reporting and disclosure requirements to safeguard democracy and improve the public’s understanding of who is influencing their elected officials. “In honor of Sunshine Week, my fellow representatives and I are [...]
Morgan Applauds Community Grant Funds
Active Faith grant hailed as crucial support for South Lyon community LANSING, Mich., Mar. 14, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded $840,000 in Community Center Grant funds to Active Faith Community Services in South Lyon. “I’m proud that Active Faith Community Services was selected for the Community Center Grant out of nearly 1,000 strong applicants,” said state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor). “This grant will play a pivotal role in bolstering its ongoing [...]
Morgan, McFall Launch Bipartisan Public Transit Caucus
House Dems lay the track for improved public transit across Michigan LANSING, Mich., Feb. 28, 2024 — State Reps. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) formed a bipartisan, bicameral Public Transit Caucus in the Michigan Legislature. This marks a significant stride in Michigan's commitment to improving its transit infrastructure. The Public Transit Caucus held its first meeting today with a focused agenda to address crucial issues for the future of public transit in Michigan. [...]
Morgan on State of the State Address
Lawmaker eager to keep putting people first State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) was joined by South Lyon mayor Steve Kennedy at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Before a joint legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year’s State of the State address. In her speech, the governor discussed her agenda for the new term, which includes lowering costs for Michiganders, expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the state’s economy. [...]
Morgan Congratulates the Michigan Wolverines on their 2023 National Championship Victory
Morgan Congratulates the Michigan Wolverines on their 2023 National Championship Victory ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 9, 2024 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) proudly extended his congratulations today to the Michigan Wolverines for their exceptional triumph over the Washington Huskies in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship. This year’s victory earned the Wolverines their first national championship since 1997. “The Michigan Wolverines have once again demonstrated the unwavering drive and spirit that defines our great state,” [...]
Bills Introduced to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with the burden of cleaning up over 10,000 “orphaned” sites LANSING, Mich., Oct. 25 2023 – Today, State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), along with Reps. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit), Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield), Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) introduced a seven-bill Polluter Pay legislative package in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature. The legislation, House [...]
Morgan Introduces Legislation to Protect Michigan’s Fishing Industry
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 11, 2023 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced House Bill 5108, known as the Protect Michigan Fishing Act, to protect sport and commercial fishing in Michigan. The legislation would ensure sport fishing remains a top priority; empower the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to manage natural resources like water and fish, and help Michigan’s commercial fisheries provide more opportunities for citizens to access fresh fish from Michigan waters of the Great Lakes. “I grew [...]
Democrats on Mid-Michigan Materials’ Withdrawal of Permitting Request
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023 — Mid-Michigan Materials has withdrawn its application to raise its water withdrawal limit at its Vella Pit property in Ann Arbor Township after a public outcry over concerns that their plan would continue to dry out local residents’ wells and pollute surrounding water sources. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) conducted an inspection of the Vella Pit property on Sept. 6, which resulted in a violation notice. Several Ann Arbor legislators [...]
House Democrats Highlight Energy, Environmental Policies
Legislators prepared to meet, go beyond ‘What’s Next’ agenda LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1, 2023 — In her “What’s Next Address” this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out policy goals in several areas, including clean energy and environmental protection. Members of the House Democratic Caucus have already been working in these areas and are ready to push their sustainability agenda forward as legislative session resumes. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer details her environmental priorities during the "What's Next Address" on Wednesday, Aug. [...]
Morgan Secures Green Energy and Public Safety Investments for Ann Arbor
LANSING, Mich., June 30, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed the state’s fiscal 2023-24 budget earlier this week. This is the first budget in 40 years crafted by a Democratic trifecta. It makes the largest investment in education in the state’s history, including free breakfast and lunch for every public school student and affordable pre-K, as well as substantial investments in workforce recruitment and retention, water infrastructure, and public safety. The legislators worked in a bipartisan fashion to [...]
Morgan Introduces Joint Resolution to Codify Marriage Equality in Michigan Constitution
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) prepares his legislation to protect marriage equality for enrollment at the Michigan Capitol on June 13, 2023. LANSING, Mich., June 15, 2023 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced House Joint Resolution F earlier this week to codify marriage equality in Michigan. The joint resolution would amend Section 1 of Article X and repeal Section 25 of Article I of the state constitution to protect the right to marriage and its [...]
Legislation to Implement Proposal 2 Passes the House
LANSING, Mich., June 14, 2023 — Legislation to implement Proposal 2 passed the House today. The landmark expansion of voting rights overwhelmingly supported by voters in November 2022 would ensure that ballot drop boxes are accessible to voters, voters could choose to receive an absent voter ballot before each election, and absent voter ballot applications and ballots have prepaid postage affixed on them, among other measures. “One of our most sacred responsibilities as legislators is to ensure that we have [...]
Morgan Introduces Resolution Naming April 2023 Community College Month
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks on the Michigan House floor in support of his resolution to declare April 2023 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan on April 19, 2023. LANSING, Mich., April 19, 2023 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a resolution today to declare April 2023 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. The resolution honors community college teachers, students and employees who make invaluable contributions to Michigan’s [...]
Appropriations Subcommittee Reports Out Proposed Budget for Michigan State Police
Budget includes funding for gun violence prevention, school safety and trained unarmed response State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and State Police in Lansing on April 18, 2023. LANSING, Mich., April 18, 2023 — The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and State Police reported its recommended 2023-24 budget for the Michigan State Police today. The proposed budget total is nearly $900 million. The budget would devote $9 [...]
Appropriations Subcommittee Reports Out Proposed Military and Veterans Affairs Budget
Budget includes funding to reduce veteran homelessness and suicide prevention State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and State Police in Lansing on April 18, 2023. LANSING, Mich., April 18, 2023 — The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veteran Affairs and State Police reported its proposed 2023-24 budget for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs today. The budget includes $5 million to establish a new program that will provide [...]
House Passes Morgan Bill to Create Rare Disease Advisory Council
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) speaks in support of House Bill 4167 at the Capitol on March 22, 2023. LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2023 — The Michigan House overwhelmingly voted to pass House Bill 4167, introduced by state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), yesterday to create the Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC). The purpose of the council is to create a publicly available list of rare diseases and identify the best ways to enhance educational resources, care, [...]
Morgan on House Passage of 1931 Abortion Ban Repeal
LANSING, Mich., March 2, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives voted today to repeal the outdated 1931 criminal abortion ban. House Bill 4006, sponsored by Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia), repeals the ban from Michigan Penal Code of 1931. HB 4032, sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit), would eliminate the ban from the state’s Code of Criminal Procedure to legalize the procurement of abortion medication. State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement in support of the [...]
Morgan Responds to Mass Shooting on MSU Campus
State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) addresses protesters against gun violence on the steps of the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 — A mass shooting took place on Michigan State University’s campus beginning around 8:20 p.m. on Monday. Campus police have since confirmed that three students were killed, one remains in stable condition and four are still in critical condition at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The shooting triggered a manhunt that [...]
Morgan Sworn in as Representative, Appointed Chair of Military, Veterans and State Police and Vice Chair of Education and Transportation Appropriations Subcommittees
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Bolden (second left) swears in state Rep. Jason Morgan, who was joined by his family, at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 13, 2023 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) was sworn in earlier this week as state representative for the 2023-24 legislative term. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan’s 102nd Legislature and the first day of House Democrats having the majority in over [...]
Morgan on Harris’ Climate Summit
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 12, 2023 — Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Ann Arbor to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s historic and ongoing work to combat the climate crisis. State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement on Harris’ visit: “We know that climate change is happening, and we are taking action in Washtenaw County to do our part. I applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris for recognizing the seriousness and immediacy of the problem. I appreciate Vice [...]