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Recent News
Resolutions to be Introduced to Censure, Investigate Rep. Matt Maddock
Lawmaker’s active role in pushing election conspiracy theories, supporting attack on nation’s Capitol deserve harsh and official rebuke from Michigan LegislatureLANSING — Rep. Matt Maddock, R-Milford, should be censured by the Michigan House of Representatives [...]
Open carry firearms ban doesn’t go far enough, House Democratic leaders say
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, Byrum & Fisk Communications, 517-862-2036, scepak@byrumfisk.com Open carry firearms ban doesn’t go far enough, House Democratic leaders say Michigan State Capitol Commission’s action only an [...]
Reps. Anthony and Carter and the House Democratic Caucus Call for Emergency Capitol Commission Meeting
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 8, 2021 — House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.) joined Reps. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) in issuing a statement calling on the Michigan Capitol Commission to convene an [...]
Leader Lasinski Letter to Speaker Jason Wentworth
Dear Mr. Speaker, As we head into the 101st Legislature, during which you and I will serve as leaders in the Michigan House of Representatives, I write you to consider a critical issue related to [...]
Michigan House Democrats Detroit Caucus on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon
“Today the residents of the City of Detroit and Wayne County have lost an exemplary public servant who dedicated his life to protect and serve his community and inspired others to join the law enforcement [...]
House Democratic Leader Christine Greig Statement on Michigan’s Electoral College Proceedings
“Michigan’s electors performed their legal duty, and honored the will of millions of voters, when they cast our state’s sixteen electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris today. “Despite an unprecedented, [...]
House Democratic Leader-Elect Donna Lasinski Announces Libby Drerup McGaughey as Chief of Staff
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 11, 2020 — House Democratic Leader-Elect Donna Lasinski (Scio) announced the hiring of Libby Drerup McGaughey as chief of staff for the 101st Legislature that commences January 2021. A highly accomplished and [...]
House Democratic Leader Christine Greig and Leader-Elect Donna Lasinski Call for Civility and an Immediate End of the Divisive Rhetoric, Threats of Violence and Partisan Political Theater
“There is no doubt that this election cycle has been rife with hyperpartisan political rhetoric, theatrics and dangerous threats of violence toward elected and public officials and their loved ones which continue to escalate amid [...]
Michigan House Republicans Continue Assault on Democracy
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2020, — Undeterred by the near unanimous rejection of numerous meritless lawsuits designed to disenfranchise millions of legally-cast ballots in various battleground states — including Michigan — Michigan House Republicans continue [...]