State Representative
Veronica Paiz
Harper Woods | 10th House District
Serving 93,243 constituents in ENE Detroit, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods
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(517) 373-0857
Office: N-689 House Office Building
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A week ago,Governor Whitmer vetoed 9 bills. These bills would haverequired public employers to pay a larger share of their employees' health care premiums (I heard from a number of teachers about this), expanded retirement and pension benefits for state police and corrections officers, andprotected working families against debt collection of their Earned Income Tax Credit. When we talk about wanting to retain and recruit, these bills are important to that. When we talk about making peoples' lives better, these bills are important to that. When you elect us, you expect us to work for your best interests, to create and pass laws that make your lives better.
This legislation passed the House and the Senate in 2024 and should have been forwarded to the Governor before the next legislature was sworn into office in 2025. Why these 9 bills weren't sent to the Governor for her signature is a mystery to many of us legislators. However, the next legislature, which took the oath in January 2025, could have presented the bills to the Governor. But the House flipped to a Republican majority and the Republicans refused to send the bills to the Governor, thereby refusing to act in the best interest of millions of Michiganders. So the Senate sued the House and finally, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered that the bills be transmitted to the Governor for her signature.
After 18 months, there was an opportunity to right two wrongs. Instead Gov. Whitmer vetoed the bills. Mark Brewer is a former head of the Michigan Democratic Party and an experienced attorney in election and labor law. I am so appreciative of his expertise and this post, which answered some concerns and questions I couldn't articulate.
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Detroit officials provide update on air quality: Cancellations, masks
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Masks are available at rec centers, which remain open as respite spots, and outdoor city events have been canceled through at least Saturday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Photos from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's post
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Here are some safety tips about dealing with the wildfire smoke from the local fire department. Also, a link to AirNow (I have as an app).
I was part of an informational zoom call about an hour ago with representatives from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Homeland Security, and others including the Governor's office.
One of the attendees was the fire chief for Flat Rock. He gave some insight into why we're getting all this smoke from Canadian wildfires. He said that (according to my transcript) "as the smoke rises, the hotter the smoke is, the higher it will go before it stratifies. If the environment or the atmosphere, like in the current heat dome is also higher. That causes the smoke to go even higher. And once it gets to a point where it gets caught in a jet stream, whichever way that the jet stream goes is going to take that smoke. The further it gets away from the fire, the more things that start dropping out of it. If you're closer to the fire, it's going to give you more of that campfire kind of smell, but the further away you get, the more that's dropping out of that smoke. Then you're left with just the very basics of it, and that gives it that dumpster fire or electrical fire kind of a smell. So until the upper winds and the atmosphere adjust, that smoke with continue to fall into our area."
Homeland Security said there are not enough N95 masks for the general public, but they are delivering some to area senior home facilities. Unfortunately, legislators' offices (like mine) have minimal resources to get out to our constituents. We understand that this situation is especially difficult in light of the recent (or current) power outages. However, if you think there's a particular way my office can be of help, I'm open to hearing suggestions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Follow Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the most recent health and safety information
AirNow is a great resource *I use their app). Definitely worth checking out for more specific information about the air quality where you live, forecasts, and more.
www.airnow.gov
AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The State has created a website to offer info, materials, and guidance about the current air quality due to forest fires.
air-egle.hub.arcgis.com
Your go-to resource for clean air awareness! This is your comprehensive hub for up-to-date and historical air monitoring data across Michigan.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here are some great tips from the Harper Woods Firefighters IAFF Local 1188 on how to take care during the wildfire smoke event. It's best to stay indoors. If you must go out, please wear a mask (the N-90s and N-95 which were popular during the early days of COVID are best), and don't exert yourself. If you have furnace a/c filters handy which are rated for smog, please consider using those.
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Thank you colleague and friend Reggie Miller State Representative for inviting me to be a part of this important legislation! Great consumer protection legislation works toward preventing bitcoin fraud and aims to protect people who may be more vulnerable to scams. #StopTheFraud #consumerprotections #MILeg #bitcoinPeople across Michigan have been victims of scammers who have been stealing thousands of dollars using bitcoin ATMs, and unfortunately, many of these victims are seniors.
That’s why today, Rep. Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative and I introduced legislation to crack down on these scams by creating stronger consumer protections for cryptocurrency kiosks.
Our bills would require clearer fraud warnings, place safeguards on transactions, enact daily transaction limits, and give the Attorney General stronger tools to hold bad actors accountable.
Technology should never become a tool for criminals to prey on vulnerable people. These commonsense protections will help prevent fraud and better protect Michigan consumers.
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Today is July 13, 2026, and heat indexes are expected to be in the upper 90s or over 100 degrees. I'm sharing this earlier post that has information you need about extreme heat, cooling centers, and what to look out for possible heat-induced illness. PLEASE KEEP PETS INSIDE, DO NOT LEAVE BABIES OR CHILDREN (or anyone) IN CARS (a mid 70's temp can easily rise to 100 degrees in a short time), STAY HYDRATED. Please take care of you and yours.
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A week ago,Governor Whitmer vetoed 9 bills. These bills would haverequired public employers to pay a larger share of their employees' health care premiums (I heard from a number of teachers about this), expanded retirement and pension benefits for state police and corrections officers, andprotected working families against debt collection of their Earned Income Tax Credit. When we talk about wanting to retain and recruit, these bills are important to that. When we talk about making peoples' lives better, these bills are important to that. When you elect us, you expect us to work for your best interests, to create and pass laws that make your lives better.
This legislation passed the House and the Senate in 2024 and should have been forwarded to the Governor before the next legislature was sworn into office in 2025. Why these 9 bills weren't sent to the Governor for her signature is a mystery to many of us legislators. However, the next legislature, which took the oath in January 2025, could have presented the bills to the Governor. But the House flipped to a Republican majority and the Republicans refused to send the bills to the Governor, thereby refusing to act in the best interest of millions of Michiganders. So the Senate sued the House and finally, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered that the bills be transmitted to the Governor for her signature.
After 18 months, there was an opportunity to right two wrongs. Instead Gov. Whitmer vetoed the bills. Mark Brewer is a former head of the Michigan Democratic Party and an experienced attorney in election and labor law. I am so appreciative of his expertise and this post, which answered some concerns and questions I couldn't articulate. ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.6 CommentsComment on Facebook
www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-officials-provide-update-on-air-quality-cancellations-masks/?utm_so... ... See MoreSee Less
Detroit officials provide update on air quality: Cancellations, masks
www.bridgedetroit.com
Masks are available at rec centers, which remain open as respite spots, and outdoor city events have been canceled through at least Saturday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Photos from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's post ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here are some safety tips about dealing with the wildfire smoke from the local fire department. Also, a link to AirNow (I have as an app).
I was part of an informational zoom call about an hour ago with representatives from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Homeland Security, and others including the Governor's office.
One of the attendees was the fire chief for Flat Rock. He gave some insight into why we're getting all this smoke from Canadian wildfires. He said that (according to my transcript) "as the smoke rises, the hotter the smoke is, the higher it will go before it stratifies. If the environment or the atmosphere, like in the current heat dome is also higher. That causes the smoke to go even higher. And once it gets to a point where it gets caught in a jet stream, whichever way that the jet stream goes is going to take that smoke. The further it gets away from the fire, the more things that start dropping out of it. If you're closer to the fire, it's going to give you more of that campfire kind of smell, but the further away you get, the more that's dropping out of that smoke. Then you're left with just the very basics of it, and that gives it that dumpster fire or electrical fire kind of a smell. So until the upper winds and the atmosphere adjust, that smoke with continue to fall into our area."
Homeland Security said there are not enough N95 masks for the general public, but they are delivering some to area senior home facilities. Unfortunately, legislators' offices (like mine) have minimal resources to get out to our constituents. We understand that this situation is especially difficult in light of the recent (or current) power outages. However, if you think there's a particular way my office can be of help, I'm open to hearing suggestions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Follow Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the most recent health and safety information
AirNow is a great resource *I use their app). Definitely worth checking out for more specific information about the air quality where you live, forecasts, and more.
... See MoreSee Less
AirNow.gov
www.airnow.gov
AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The State has created a website to offer info, materials, and guidance about the current air quality due to forest fires. ... See MoreSee Less
MiAir
air-egle.hub.arcgis.com
Your go-to resource for clean air awareness! This is your comprehensive hub for up-to-date and historical air monitoring data across Michigan.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here are some great tips from the Harper Woods Firefighters IAFF Local 1188 on how to take care during the wildfire smoke event. It's best to stay indoors. If you must go out, please wear a mask (the N-90s and N-95 which were popular during the early days of COVID are best), and don't exert yourself. If you have furnace a/c filters handy which are rated for smog, please consider using those. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you colleague and friend Reggie Miller State Representative for inviting me to be a part of this important legislation! Great consumer protection legislation works toward preventing bitcoin fraud and aims to protect people who may be more vulnerable to scams. #StopTheFraud #consumerprotections #MILeg #bitcoinPeople across Michigan have been victims of scammers who have been stealing thousands of dollars using bitcoin ATMs, and unfortunately, many of these victims are seniors.
That’s why today, Rep. Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative and I introduced legislation to crack down on these scams by creating stronger consumer protections for cryptocurrency kiosks.
Our bills would require clearer fraud warnings, place safeguards on transactions, enact daily transaction limits, and give the Attorney General stronger tools to hold bad actors accountable.
Technology should never become a tool for criminals to prey on vulnerable people. These commonsense protections will help prevent fraud and better protect Michigan consumers. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today is July 13, 2026, and heat indexes are expected to be in the upper 90s or over 100 degrees. I'm sharing this earlier post that has information you need about extreme heat, cooling centers, and what to look out for possible heat-induced illness. PLEASE KEEP PETS INSIDE, DO NOT LEAVE BABIES OR CHILDREN (or anyone) IN CARS (a mid 70's temp can easily rise to 100 degrees in a short time), STAY HYDRATED. Please take care of you and yours. ... See MoreSee Less
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