Democratic Legislators Condemn House GOP Passage of Anti-Worker Bills, Blocking Minimum Wage Increases
State Reps Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) and Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) on the House floor in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing on Jan. 23, 2025. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 23, 2025 — Michigan House Republicans voted legislation out of the House that strips away minimum wage increases and worsens earned sick leave policies for millions of Michigan workers today. House Democrats introduced a combined 13 amendments to the package to keep increased wages and earned sick leave, improving the bills [...]
Longjohn Testifies in Select Committee, Offers Important Amendment
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 16, 2025 — The Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses heard testimony today on House Bills 4001 and 4002. During the committee, state Rep. Dr. Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) offered an amendment that would remove a significant barrier to preventive care for employees who are ineligible from earning paid sick leave under HB 4002. After the committee, Longjohn issued the following statement: “I’ve spent 25 years as a physician focused on preventing illness and injury. [...]
Longjohn on First Day of Session, 103rd Legislative Term
LANSING, Mich., Jan 8, 2025 — The Michigan House of Representatives kicked off the 103rd Legislative term today. Four new Democratic members attended their first session day at the Capitol. One of those members, state Rep. Dr. Matt Longjohn (D-Portage), became the only physician serving the state Legislature. After the first session, Longjohn issued the following statement: “As I work as a state representative, I will uphold my community’s values and my values as a physician. I’ve taken several oaths [...]