Myers Phillips’ Committee Assignments
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 31, 2025 — State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) is thrilled to announce her appointment to serve as a member of the Energy and Natural Resources and Tourism House Committees for the 103rd Legislature. She is excited to get to work to advance environmental justice, drive responsible energy policy and make a difference for the people of Michigan.
Democratic Legislators Condemn House GOP Passage of Anti-Worker Bills, Blocking Minimum Wage Increases
State Reps Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) and Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) on the House floor in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing on Jan. 23, 2025. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 23, 2025 — Michigan House Republicans voted legislation out of the House that strips away minimum wage increases and worsens earned sick leave policies for millions of Michigan workers today. House Democrats introduced a combined 13 amendments to the package to keep increased wages and earned sick leave, improving the bills [...]
Myers Phillips Takes Office on First Day of 103rd Legislature
State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) ceremoniously swears into the 103rd Legislature in the Michigan State Capitol Building on Jan. 8, 2025, in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 9, 2025 — The Michigan House of Representatives met for the first session of the 103rd Legislature yesterday, marking the first day in office for four new Democratic members. As House Democrats took to the floor unified in their goal to continue building up Michigan’s communities, State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) [...]