Foreman Calls for Strategic Investments Following State of the State
State Rep. Morgan Foreman (D-Pittsfield Twp.) stands with guest Trish Reilly, Pittsfield Twp. Supervisor at the State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 on the House Floor at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday evening, setting forth her priorities for the year ahead. With affordability concerns top of mind for many, the address [...]
Foreman Commends Regulators Delaying Data Center Approval
SALINE, Mich., Dec. 5, 2025 — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) delayed a vote today on approval to allow DTE to provide power to a proposed data center near Saline that is backed by tech giant Oracle. During a public comment period this week, residents shared their concerns about fast-tracking the approval process and circumventing public input. In response to MPSC taking the vote off today’s agenda, state Representative Morgan Foreman (D-Pittsfield Twp.) released the following statement: “Today’s decision [...]
Michigan House Democrats Unveil Empowering Parents, Protecting Communities Package
LANSING, Mich, Dec. 4, 2025—With the number of vaccination waiver requests hitting a 12-year high this past fall for newly enrolled Michigan students, and the news U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel has revised the childhood immunization schedule, Michigan House Democrats announced legislation today aimed at providing parents and caregivers more information and choice when it comes to selecting schools and childcare centers. The Empowering Parents, Protecting Communities package will organize and make easily accessible anonymous immunization rate [...]
Foreman On Ann Arbor Area Data Center Development
PITTSFIELD TWP, Mich., Oct. 31, 2025 — Yesterday, it was announced that a planned data center project would be developed near Ann Arbor. The development, spearheaded by Related Digital in partnership with tech firms Oracle and OpenAI, is set to break ground in the spring of 2026. Data centers, like this one, house computers and servers used to power software and AI programs. Projections put the added jobs from the project at roughly 2,500 union construction jobs along with 450 [...]
Foreman Votes for State Budget, Delivers Relief to Michiganders
Democratic lawmaker secures school lunches, funding for special education and at-risk kids and protections for Medicaid and SNAP LANSING, Mich., Oct. 6, 2025 — Last week, the Michigan Legislature passed the final FY 2025-26 General and School Aid budgets. After refusing to back down in budget negotiations to defend critical Medicaid, food assistance and education funding, House Democrats voted for a bipartisan budget that reflects Michigan’s priorities. The state budget provides relief to Michiganders harmed by Republican cuts in [...]
Democratic Lawmakers Express Outrage Over “Shockingly Harmful” Environmental Language in Republican Budget
▩ Press Release | Aug. 29, 2025 LANSING, Mich., Aug. 29, 2025 — A group of eight House Democrats expressed “shock and disappointment” after House Republicans passed a budget which cut $200 million from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and eliminated over $20 million meant to ensure access to safe drinking water. The budget also prevents funding to EGLE’s Water Resources Division unless the department agrees to weaken their standards for what is considered unsafe and/or toxic [...]
Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Menopause, Perimenopause Coverage
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 21, 2025 — This week, lawmakers introduced four bipartisan bills to ensure Michiganders can access medically necessary treatment for menopause and perimenopause. For too long, inconsistent training and limited resources have left patients without the support they need, even as providers work to deliver care. All four bills received bipartisan support, reflecting a shared commitment to improving health care in Michigan. House Bill 4814, sponsored by state Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo), would require private health insurers in Michigan [...]
Dievendorf, McFall, Foreman Stand Up for Kids
Legislators affirm their values in the face of Republican overreach LANSING, Mich., May 15, 2025 — Following suit with extremist legislation and rhetoric coming out of D.C., this session, Michigan House Republicans have introduced a variety of anti-trans, anti-rights bills, including legislation voted out of Government Operations Committee today — House Bills 4066 and 4469 — which aim to place a ban on transgender student athletes and restrict school districts’ ability to implement rules and regulations that work best for [...]
MacDonell, Fellow House Democrats Request Legislative Censure of Schriver for Racist Comments
Democratic lawmakers seek action against bigoted Republican denigration of Michiganders of Asian, African and Latin American descent LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2025 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) introduced a resolution today to request the censure of state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) after he made racist statements on the House floor directed at Michiganders of Asian, African and Latin American descent. The comments are available here. Schriver made the slanderous remarks during his floor speech while the House considered [...]
Michigan Republicans Double Down on Last Week’s Gulf of Mexico Failure
Now showing: House Republicans’ Wastin’ Your Time 2: Electric Boogaloo LANSING, Mich., May 7, 2025 — In a bizarre déjà vu, House Republicans today revisited last week’s failure to pass House Bill 4244. The bill would have forced public bodies in Michigan to refer to the “Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America.” House Republicans ultimately pulled HB 4244 from the agenda last week after ruling that every Democratic amendment to refocus the Legislature on issues that matter to [...]
Foreman, Shink Introduce Legislation to Allow Local Plastic Bag Bans
Legislation would give power back to local governments to help protect the earth and freshwater LANSING, Mich., April 4, 2025 — State Rep. Morgan Foreman (D-Pittsfield Twp.) and Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) introduced legislation that would restore local control and aid community efforts to control litter and waste. House Bill 4299 and Senate Bill 195 would allow localities to implement plastic bag bans, limit the use or sale of plastic bags and impose a fee or tax on certain [...]
House Dems Take Action to Combat Avian Flu, Call on Federal Government to Follow Suit
LANSING, Mich., March 5, 2025 — House Democrats announced legislative action today to combat the spread of the avian flu in Michigan and call on the federal government to establish a coordinated plan to save lives, lower prices and prevent the next pandemic. State Rep. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor) introduced three appropriation supplemental bills that would direct funding to the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development, to test for bird flu [...]
Foreman Invigorated by Governor’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session tonight. In her speech, the governor discussed her plan to lower costs for families ahead of looming tariffs, increase the workforce and deliver results for the people of Michigan. After the address, state Rep. Morgan Foreman (D-Pittsfield Twp.) issued the following statement: “This was my first State of the State Address as a representative and not a staffer. [...]
Foreman’s Committee Assignments
Thrilled to announce my appointment to the Health Policy and Natural Resources and Tourism Committees for the 103rd Legislature. I'm excited to get to work and make a difference for Michigan!
Foreman on a New Start, as a Legislature and Member
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. Morgan Foreman (D-Pittsfield Township), returned to the House as a state member after previously serving her community as a legislative staffer. As a state representative, her policy priorities include better education, consumer protection, assisting seniors and safeguarding fundamental rights. After today's session, Foreman issued [...]
Foreman Contact Information
Dear Neighbor, I am honored to introduce myself as your state representative for our community. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact my office at [email protected] or by phone at (517) 373-0820. In Service, State Rep. Morgan Foreman House District 33