State Representative
Matt Longjohn
40th House District
Serving 90,211 constituents in Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo Township and Texas Township
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(517) 373-8670
Office: S 889 House Office Building
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I’ve heard loud and clear from constituents—if data centers are going to be built in our communities, we need strong, commonsense protections in place.
The Data Center Guardrail package moves us in the right direction by requiring transparency, establishing meaningful community benefit agreements, protecting ratepayers from unfair costs, and ensuring local voices are heard in the decision-making process. As IBEW’s Jonathan Current said, these projects can bring opportunity, but only if they’re developed in a way that invests, respects, and includes the communities nearby.
I’m proud to support this effort and will continue working alongside my colleagues and constituents to ensure responsible, community-centered development.
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I appreciated the opportunity to meet with State Representative Matt Longjohn and discuss the impact BCBSM's recent behavioral health policy changes may have on access to care for children, families and its impact on providers, and small businesses across Michigan.
— Jeff LaPonsie, LMSW
Founder & Clinical Director
Kalamazoo Child & Family Counseling
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Office Hours yesterday in Texas Township. We had a great conversation about the state budget, heard concerns on a range of local issues, and learned more about the upcoming Texas Township fire millage. I appreciate everyone who took the time to share their perspectives.
Our next Office Hours will be Monday, July 20 at Latitude 42 in Oshtemo from 4:30–6.
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Today we recognized Kim Phillips for her remarkable leadership and commitment to older adults in our community. As Director of Senior Citizen Services, she has strengthened programs at the Portage Zhang Senior Center and helped ensure seniors have the support they need to thrive.
Congratulations, Kim, on being named a 2026 Trailblazer in Aging by the National Council on Aging. Our community is stronger because of your work.
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After nearly 20 years of sacrifice, UAW Local 2093 workers in Three Rivers are finally seeing progress.
A tentative agreement at American Axle would deliver higher wages, stronger benefits, and more stability—helping restore what workers gave up during the Great Recession to keep their plant open.
This is a clear example of how effective collective bargaining matters. It’s how working people push back against imbalance and secure a fair share of the value they create.
Strong jobs with fair wages create healthier communities. Good wages, competitive benefits, and time off aren’t just economic issues, they’re public health issues. There’s more work ahead, but this is a meaningful step forward.
New details: UAW reaches tentative pact to end strike at GM axle supplier
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The tentative agreement includes increased wages, flat health insurance costs and more vacation time.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join me on Friday (6/12) at the Portage Zhang Senior Center from 10:30am to 12pm!
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Yesterday, Rx Kids expanded in Kalamazoo County, and I was proud to help celebrate its launch in Oshtemo Charter Township. As a physician and public health professional, I know how critical the first year of life is—not just for a child’s development, but for the long-term health and stability of families. The evidence is clear: when we invest early, we see healthier babies, stronger families, and more resilient communities.
Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, has already changed lives in Kalamazoo City and Flint. By providing direct support during pregnancy and a child’s first year, its helping families afford the basics, reducing stress, and improving outcomes that last a lifetime.
This is what it looks like to put families first.
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Join me for my next coffee hour on Friday, June 12 at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. Stop by for coffee and donuts, hear the latest from Lansing, and share what’s on your mind. See you there!
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I’ve heard loud and clear from constituents—if data centers are going to be built in our communities, we need strong, commonsense protections in place.
The Data Center Guardrail package moves us in the right direction by requiring transparency, establishing meaningful community benefit agreements, protecting ratepayers from unfair costs, and ensuring local voices are heard in the decision-making process. As IBEW’s Jonathan Current said, these projects can bring opportunity, but only if they’re developed in a way that invests, respects, and includes the communities nearby.
I’m proud to support this effort and will continue working alongside my colleagues and constituents to ensure responsible, community-centered development. ... See MoreSee Less
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I appreciated the opportunity to meet with State Representative Matt Longjohn and discuss the impact BCBSM's recent behavioral health policy changes may have on access to care for children, families and its impact on providers, and small businesses across Michigan.
— Jeff LaPonsie, LMSW
Founder & Clinical Director
Kalamazoo Child & Family Counseling ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Office Hours yesterday in Texas Township. We had a great conversation about the state budget, heard concerns on a range of local issues, and learned more about the upcoming Texas Township fire millage. I appreciate everyone who took the time to share their perspectives.
Our next Office Hours will be Monday, July 20 at Latitude 42 in Oshtemo from 4:30–6. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we recognized Kim Phillips for her remarkable leadership and commitment to older adults in our community. As Director of Senior Citizen Services, she has strengthened programs at the Portage Zhang Senior Center and helped ensure seniors have the support they need to thrive.
Congratulations, Kim, on being named a 2026 Trailblazer in Aging by the National Council on Aging. Our community is stronger because of your work. ... See MoreSee Less
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
After nearly 20 years of sacrifice, UAW Local 2093 workers in Three Rivers are finally seeing progress.
A tentative agreement at American Axle would deliver higher wages, stronger benefits, and more stability—helping restore what workers gave up during the Great Recession to keep their plant open.
This is a clear example of how effective collective bargaining matters. It’s how working people push back against imbalance and secure a fair share of the value they create.
Strong jobs with fair wages create healthier communities. Good wages, competitive benefits, and time off aren’t just economic issues, they’re public health issues. There’s more work ahead, but this is a meaningful step forward.
... See MoreSee Less
New details: UAW reaches tentative pact to end strike at GM axle supplier
www.yahoo.com
The tentative agreement includes increased wages, flat health insurance costs and more vacation time.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join me on Friday (6/12) at the Portage Zhang Senior Center from 10:30am to 12pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yesterday, Rx Kids expanded in Kalamazoo County, and I was proud to help celebrate its launch in Oshtemo Charter Township. As a physician and public health professional, I know how critical the first year of life is—not just for a child’s development, but for the long-term health and stability of families. The evidence is clear: when we invest early, we see healthier babies, stronger families, and more resilient communities.
Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, has already changed lives in Kalamazoo City and Flint. By providing direct support during pregnancy and a child’s first year, its helping families afford the basics, reducing stress, and improving outcomes that last a lifetime.
This is what it looks like to put families first. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join me for my next coffee hour on Friday, June 12 at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. Stop by for coffee and donuts, hear the latest from Lansing, and share what’s on your mind. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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