State Representative
Phil Skaggs
East Grand Rapids | 80th House District
Serving 92,350 constituents in Cascade Township, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, southern Grand Rapids Township, small portion of Grand Rapids
PhilSkaggs@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0836
Office: N-1099 House Office Building
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It’s National College Decision Day! Congratulations to all the graduating seniors at East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Forest Hills, and Grand Rapids high schools on your college and future plans!
Stop by our coffee hour next Monday, April 28th at 11am at Moka Roots Coffee House in Kentwood! Join me to discuss what's happening in the Michigan Legislature and to share your thoughts on how we can best serve you!
Happy Earth Day, Michigan! From the shores of the Great Lakes to our forests and farmland, we have so much worth protecting. Let’s keep Michigan green, clean and thriving for generations to come.
Nonprofits provide essential services to our community and I will continue to protect their funding. Yesterday, I was pleased to attend Michigan Nonprofit Association’s Legislative Breakfast and reiterate that commitment.
By threatening Medicaid, President Trump and Republicans in Congress are threatening to end health care for millions and raise the cost of health care for everyone.
I am committed to protecting access to health care for every Michigander. Yesterday, I sat on a Protect Medicaid Roundtable with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and other leaders to discuss how we can continue fighting back again
Hello everyone! Here’s a quick recap of what happened during a busy week in the state Legislature and in House District 80:
Pink Poll Tax:
This Women’s History Month, Michigan House Republicans passed House Joint Resolution B, through committee, which would require Michiganders to show documented proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, in order to vote. But more than 2.2 mil
Hello everyone! Here’s a quick recap of what you may have missed in the state Legislature and in House District 80 last week. I’m looking forward to another great week working for our community!
School Budget:
I voted NO on a Republican-led budget that cuts education funding by 25% and ends state investments to universities. These unprecedented, drastic cuts would mean teacher layoffs, ending free
Michigan House Republicans just passed a 25% cut to our schools. The budget Republicans rammed through without even a committee hearing cuts $5 billion from our schools and ends state funding for universities and community colleges.
Republicans are defunding education.
We've got a job opening! I'm looking for a new Legislative Director (aka "Back Desker"). Applications are being accepted now and I'm hoping to make a decision within a week or two. It's a fast-paced job, but we get a lot of good stuff done. If you’re interested -- or know someone who is -- apply at the link.
www.house.mi.gov/OpenPositions
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Phil Skaggs IN THE NEWS
Skaggs on MSF Grant for Cascade Township
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 29, 2024 — The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) recently announced approval of a $200,000 performance-based [...]
Skaggs Introduces Legislation to Improve Child Labor Work Permit System
LANSING, Mich. March 15, 2024 — State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) announced today the introduction of HB 5594 — legislation aimed at [...]
Skaggs on the State of the State Address, Retaining Talent
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Before a joint legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year’s State of [...]
It’s National College Decision Day! Congratulations to all the graduating seniors at East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Forest Hills, and Grand Rapids high schools on your college and future plans! ... See MoreSee Less
Stop by our coffee hour next Monday, April 28th at 11am at Moka Roots Coffee House in Kentwood! Join me to discuss what's happening in the Michigan Legislature and to share your thoughts on how we can best serve you! ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Earth Day, Michigan! From the shores of the Great Lakes to our forests and farmland, we have so much worth protecting. Let’s keep Michigan green, clean and thriving for generations to come. ... See MoreSee Less
Nonprofits provide essential services to our community and I will continue to protect their funding. Yesterday, I was pleased to attend Michigan Nonprofit Association’s Legislative Breakfast and reiterate that commitment. ... See MoreSee Less
By threatening Medicaid, President Trump and Republicans in Congress are threatening to end health care for millions and raise the cost of health care for everyone.
I am committed to protecting access to health care for every Michigander. Yesterday, I sat on a Protect Medicaid Roundtable with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and other leaders to discuss how we can continue fighting back again ... See MoreSee Less
Hello everyone! Here’s a quick recap of what happened during a busy week in the state Legislature and in House District 80:
Pink Poll Tax:
This Women’s History Month, Michigan House Republicans passed House Joint Resolution B, through committee, which would require Michiganders to show documented proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, in order to vote. But more than 2.2 mil ... See MoreSee Less
Hello everyone! Here’s a quick recap of what you may have missed in the state Legislature and in House District 80 last week. I’m looking forward to another great week working for our community!
School Budget:
I voted NO on a Republican-led budget that cuts education funding by 25% and ends state investments to universities. These unprecedented, drastic cuts would mean teacher layoffs, ending free ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House Republicans just passed a 25% cut to our schools. The budget Republicans rammed through without even a committee hearing cuts $5 billion from our schools and ends state funding for universities and community colleges.
Republicans are defunding education. ... See MoreSee Less
We've got a job opening! I'm looking for a new Legislative Director (aka "Back Desker"). Applications are being accepted now and I'm hoping to make a decision within a week or two. It's a fast-paced job, but we get a lot of good stuff done. If you’re interested -- or know someone who is -- apply at the link.
www.house.mi.gov/OpenPositions ... See MoreSee Less