House Dems Condemn GOP Voter Suppression Resolution
LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2025 — House Democrats held a press conference opposing the passage of House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) out of the House Election Integrity Committee today. This resolution would require Michiganders to provide proof of citizenship, a birth certificate, passport or naturalization certificate, to vote in an election. “We can all agree that only American citizens should be voting in our elections, but this resolution doesn’t accomplish this,” said state Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids), Democratic [...]
Wooden Commends Affordability Focus in 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 today. 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. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement: “Michiganders deserve consistent access to basic necessities such as housing, health care and child care. It [...]
In Unified Vote House Democrats Condemn GOP Resolution Threatening Local Government Funding, Local Power
Lawmakers warn HR 19 threatens community trust and investments to public safety State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) speaks in opposition to House Resolution 19 on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 12, 2025 — House Democrats strongly opposed House Resolution 19 on the House floor yesterday. On the surface the resolution mandates local governments to report and certify their policies, procedures and compliance related to federal immigration as a condition to [...]