Glanville Applauds United Way’s Day of Caring, Supporting Community Projects Across West MI
Glanville Applauds United Way’s Day of Caring, Supporting Community Projects Across West MI WALKER, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 — Heart of West Michigan United Way hosted their 32nd annual Day of Caring on Sept. 25, bringing over 1,100 community volunteers and 50 companies together to complete nearly 90 community service projects across West Michigan. After the event, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement commending United Way’s work: “Heart of West Michigan United Way’s Day of Caring is [...]
Rep. Noah Arbit’s Floor Speech Recognizing Combating Antisemitism Month in Michigan
Rep. Noah Arbit's Floor Speech Recognizing Combating Antisemitism Month in Michigan https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=OjBHENk-A85vkyAC&v=fcQTqGZAvHA&feature=youtu.be “Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my resolution to declare October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism Month in the State of Michigan. Over the past decade and a half, Jews have been told not to believe our eyes or ears as individuals and movements hostile to our very existence have grown in stature, support, and power. All the while, we have watched with dread [...]
Fitzgerald Speaks at Shea Ravines Grand Opening, Pushes for Local Affordable Housing Development
State Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) speaking at the grand opening ceremony for Shea Ravines on Sept. 22, 2026, in Wyoming. Fitzgerald Speaks at Shea Ravines Grand Opening, Pushes for Local Affordable Housing Development WYOMING, Mich., Sept. 25, 2026 — This week, state Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) spoke at the grand opening of Shea Ravines, the new affordable housing complex just steps away from Cherry Health’s Wyoming Community Health Center. The LEED-certified, energy efficient building offers a total of 56 [...]
Xiong Applauds St. Clair Shores Pausing Flock Camera Usage
Xiong Applauds St. Clair Shores Pausing Flock Camera Usage ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 — This week, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted to cover the city’s 12 Flock cameras, in response to resident opposition. The Council members, who had approved a five-year contract with Flock in April 2025, said they would revisit the city’s contract with Flock to address privacy, data sharing and misuse concerns. State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) issued the following statement commending the [...]
Vulnerable Road User Legislation by Rogers and Albert Passes Unanimously in House Judiciary Committee
Vulnerable Road User Legislation by Rogers and Albert Passes Unanimously in House Judiciary Committee Photo: State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) testifies in support of legislation to better protect vulnerable roadway users, including bicyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users, from serious injury and death (2025). Press Release | Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 — Bipartisan legislation led by state Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and state Sen. Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) to strengthen protections for vulnerable roadway users [...]
Witwer Introduces Michigan Indian Week Resolution, Honors Legislative Tribal Liaison
From left to right, Tribal Legislative Liaison Jamie Stuck, state Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Twp.) and Yvonne Fronczak, member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, stand together in the Michigan Capitol Building on Sept. 23, 2026, in Lansing. Witwer Introduces Michigan Indian Week Resolution, Honors Legislative Tribal Liaison LANSING, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 — State Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Twp.) introduced and spoke to her resolution declaring Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2026, as Michigan Indian Week in [...]
Morgan Introduces Legislation to Expand Home Energy Freedom, Lower Costs
Morgan Introduces Legislation to Expand Home Energy Freedom, Lower Costs for Michigan Families LANSING, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced commonsense legislation today to take on monopoly utility power, lower energy bills for Michigan families and give homeowners the freedom to power their own homes. The Home Energy Freedom Act targets state regulations that restrict residential clean energy generation. By lifting arbitrary state caps on rooftop solar, the bill empowers families, farmers and small [...]
Hope Issues Post-Judiciary Committee Statement
Hope Issues Post-Judiciary Committee Statement Press Statement | Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., Sept. 23, 2026 — State Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt) issued the following statement following today's House Judiciary Committee meeting: "Today, I shared in the House Judiciary committee that I am a survivor of sexual abuse. When I woke up this morning, I did not plan to so publicly share this. In fact, before sharing with the world, I had only shared my history of sexual abuse with my [...]
Grant Calls for Full Investigation Into ICE-Involved Fatal Grand Rapids Crash
Grant Calls for Full Investigation Into ICE-Involved Fatal Grand Rapids Crash Press Statement | Rep. Kristian Grant LANSING, Mich., Sept. 23, 2026 — State Rep. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement following the death of Mario David Coronado Juarez after ICE agents attempted to stop his vehicle: “My heart is with the family and loved ones of Mario David Coronado Juarez. A man is dead, a family is grieving and our Grand Rapids community deserves to know why this tragedy [...]
Fitzgerald Demands Answers in Fatal Car Crash
Fitzgerald Demands Answers in Fatal Car Crash GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 23, 2026 — On Sunday, Sept. 20 Mario David Coronado Juarez died in a fiery car crash. In response to the tragedy, state Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) issued the following statement: “Yesterday afternoon, like many of you, I found out the tragic death this past Sunday morning was the result of an interaction with federal immigration agents. This marks the culmination of over a year of anxiety that has consumed our [...]