Rep. Noah Arbit’s Remarks Following Terror Attack on Temple Israel
Rep. Noah Arbit’s Remarks Following Terror Attack on Temple Israel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYXzL8WirI “This has been an incredibly challenging time for my community, as it has been for all of us here today. I am the state representative for West Bloomfield and for Temple Israel. This was an attack on my home in more ways than one. My parents were married at Temple Israel, I went to Hebrew school at Temple Israel, I was bar mitzvah’d at Temple Israel, [...]
Hoskins Condemns Attack Against Temple Israel
Hoskins Condemns Attack Against Temple Israel Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Jason Hoskins LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2026 — Today a vehicle rammed into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield that includes an early childhood center and school. Authorities discovered a large quantity of explosives inside the vehicle. There were no reported fatalities among congregants or staff. The suspect was shot and killed by security at the scene. In response, state Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), issued the following [...]
Carter on Situation at Temple Israel
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2026 — A lockdown was put in place in West Bloomfield and surrounding communities after a truck rammed into Temple Israel and shots were fired just before 1 p.m. today. Law enforcement sent a message to staff indicating the shooter had been killed, but the lockdown would remain in place while the scene is secured. In response, state Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) issued the following statement: “I’m deeply saddened by the violent attack on Temple Israel in West [...]
Snyder Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Fees Accessing DD214 Forms
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) introduced House Bill 5721 with wide bipartisan support. This legislation aims to protect veterans from predatory third-party services that charge fees to obtain DD214 military discharge forms, documents that are otherwise available free of charge through official government services. “Veterans should never have to pay to access documents that already belong to them,” Snyder said. “I have heard stories from across the state of veterans who have paid [...]
McKinney on Situation at Temple Israel
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2026 — A lockdown was put in place in West Bloomfield and surrounding communities after a truck rammed into Temple Israel and shots were fired just before 1 p.m. today. Law enforcement sent a message to staff indicating the shooter had been killed, but the lockdown would remain in place while the scene is secured. In response, state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) issued the following statement: “I’ve been closely monitoring the situation at Temple Israel in [...]
Morgan on EPA Adding Gelman Plume to National Superfund List
Morgan Applauds EPA Action to Add Gelman Plume to National Superfund List Federal designation opens the path to stronger cleanup and accountability after decades of contamination threatening regional drinking water Public officials sit together at the joint working session of the Washtenaw county board of commissioners, city of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor township and Scio township on June 6, 2019. ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 12, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially added the Gelman [...]
Coffia Delivers Senate Testimony in Support of Affordable Child Care
Coffia Delivers Senate Testimony in Support of Expanding Affordable, Quality Child Care State Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) and State Rep.Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) testify in committee. LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) testified before the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee in support of Senate Bill 733. As communities across Michigan face a shortage of quality, affordable child care options, this bill — sponsored by state Sen. John Damoose [...]
Paiz Reappointed to NHCSL Midwest Executive Committee, Continuing to Address Challenges Facing Hispanic Communities
Paiz Reappointed to NHCSL Midwest Executive Committee, Continuing to Address Challenges Facing Hispanic Communities Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Veronica Paiz LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2026 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) has been reappointed to the Midwest Executive Committee of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), a nonpartisan organization representing Hispanic state legislators across the country that works to advance policies strengthening Hispanic communities. In response, Paiz stated the following: “I’m honored to continue serving on the Midwest Executive [...]
McFall, Aragona Testify on Bills to Regulate Cryptocurrency Kiosks
McFall, Aragona Testify on Bipartisan Legislation to Regulate Cryptocurrency Kiosks, Protect Consumers from Fraud State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) testifies in committee at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., March 10, 2026 — State Reps. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) and Joe Aragona (R-Clinton Twp.) testified last Thursday before the House Regulatory Reform Committee on bipartisan legislation designed to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks in Michigan and strengthen consumer protections against fraud. House Bills 5469 and 5470 [...]
Farhat, McMorrow and Byrnes Push to Expand Life-Saving Alert Systems: “Every Minute Counts” for Missing Seniors, Vulnerable Adults and Kids
Farhat, McMorrow and Byrnes Push to Expand Life-Saving Alert Systems: “Every Minute Counts” for Missing Seniors, Vulnerable Adults and Kids Photo: State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn), state Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) join Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun and community leaders and advocates to highlight legislation strengthening Michigan’s Amber and Silver Alert systems. Joint Press Release | State Rep. Alabas Farhat, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and state Rep. Erin Byrnes LANSING, Mich., March 9, [...]