MacDonell, Fellow House Democrats Request Legislative Censure of Schriver for Racist Comments
Democratic lawmakers seek action against bigoted Republican denigration of Michiganders of Asian, African and Latin American descent LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2025 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) introduced a resolution today to request the censure of state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) after he made racist statements on the House floor directed at Michiganders of Asian, African and Latin American descent. The comments are available here. Schriver made the slanderous remarks during his floor speech while the House considered [...]
Paiz Votes No on House Bills 4340-4341
Today, I voted NO on House Bills 4340 and 4341, legislation which aims to prohibit services to Michigan’s undocumented persons. These bills seek to prevent anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or “qualified alien” from receiving services, grants or participation in any program covered under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act and the Social Welfare Act. To legislate to prohibit any person from having access to essential housing, social and healthcare services -- any human rights -- is [...]
Paiz, Glanville Reintroduce Protect Freedom to Read Package
LANSING, Mich., March 13, 2025 - This afternoon, State Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced the Freedom to Read Act, House Bills 4250 and 4251 . The reintroduction of these bills from the previous legislative term aims to protect access to books and educational materials in Michigan public and district libraries by outlining standard procedures for challenging the removal of books and other educational materials from a library, affirming the importance of diverse perspectives and safeguarding individuals' [...]
Paiz on 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. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) issued the following statement: “The people of Michigan sent us here to enact policies that improve their everyday lives, and [...]
Paiz to Attend White House Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
A graphic celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, with vibrant multicolored flowers on vines in the background. HARPER WOODS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2024 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) will attend the White House’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 18. “I’m excited to attend the White House ceremony during Hispanic Heritage Month,” Paiz said. “It is truly a great honor to usher in this important month, surrounded by fellow changemakers within the Latino community. This celebration highlights the [...]
Paiz on Final Budget Passage
Lawmaker highlights community investments State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) attends joint committee on June 12, 2024, in the state Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 28, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Democratic leaders crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that improve the lives of people and hometowns across Michigan without raising taxes. After the vote, state Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) issued [...]
RELEASE: Bills Protecting Companion Animals Voted Out of the House
State Rep. Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit) testifies before the House Criminal Justice Committee on House Bill 5587, part of the animal cruelty package, on May 21, 2024. Also pictured, Beatrice Friedlander, Attorney for Animals. LANSING, Mich., June 20, 2024 — House Dems voted out House Bills 5587-5593 today, the animal cruelty package that increases the penalties of various forms of animal abuse and adds companion animals to several offense variable provisions, allowing the abuse of animals to increase sentences. State Rep. [...]
Paiz Resolution Honors Librarians and Library Workers
State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) speaks in support of House Resolution 222 with state Reps. Besty Cofia (D-Traverse City), left, Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn), center, and Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Township) stand in support on April 18, 2024, on the House Floor. LANSING, Mich., April 19, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives approved state Rep. Veronica Paiz’s (D-Harper Woods) House Resolution 222 yesterday, recognizing April 16 as Librarian and Library Worker Day in the state of Michigan. This date highlights the [...]
Paiz Hosts Attorney General Dana Nessel at Town Hall Discussing Senior Scams
Attorney General Dana Nessel addresses community members at state Rep. Veronica Paiz’s senior scams town hall on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Love is Rising Lutheran Church in Detroit. LANSING, Mich., April 12, 2024 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) hosted her first town hall of the year with Attorney General Dana Nessel as a special guest in Wayne County this week. The town hall provided senior residents from Harper Woods, Saint Clair Shores, and Detroit with a [...]
Progressive Women’s Caucus Introduces Pay Equity Package
Bills put all people first with equal pay, equal opportunities, transparency LANSING, Mich., March 19, 2024 — National Equal Pay Day has come and gone this year, and still the pay gap remains. As a way to diminish this inequality, to address issues of transparency and continue to demand equal rights, the bicameral Progressive Women’s Caucus (PWC) introduced a pay equity bill package, House Bills 5618-27. The majority of this package was introduced today, however, HBs 4405 and 4406 [...]
Paiz on the State of the State Address
Representative envisions better Michigan for all State Rep. Veronica Paiz (center) (D-Harper Woods) was joined by Joe Rashid (left), Executive Director of Detroit’s East Warren Development Corp. and Sarah Feldman (right) of the East Warren Development Corp., at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Before a joint legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year’s State of the State address. In her speech, the governor discussed her agenda for the new term, which [...]
Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Dogs, Owners Introduced in the House
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 27, 2023 — State Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and Joe Aragona (R-Macomb County) introduced House Bills 5039-41, which would protect dogs from discrimination based on their actual or perceived pedigree. The legislation would free dog owners from interference from local or county government, allowing them to live in any community in Michigan. “Municipalities in the past have contemplated bans on specific breeds of dogs based on common, false associations between breeds and [...]
Paiz Brings Home Budget Wins for House District 11
LANSING, Mich. July 12, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed the state’s fiscal 2023-24 budget. This is the first budget in 40 years crafted by a Democratic trifecta — it reflects Michigan’s values by making the largest investment in education in the state’s history, including free breakfast and lunch for every public school student and affordable pre-K, as well as substantial investments in workforce recruitment and retention, water infrastructure and public safety. The legislators worked in a [...]
Bill to Help Local Governments Afford Elections Passes House
LANSING, Mich. May 11, 2023 — The House of Representatives passed House Bill 4033 today. This bill, introduced earlier this year by state Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods), would require the state to reimburse local units of government for the cost of conducting a special election to fill a vacancy for a state House or Senate seat. It will specifically apply to elections called by the governor and elections held on a date other than a scheduled election date. “I [...]
Paiz and the Michigan Latino Caucus Applaud New Bills to Promote ID Accessibility
LANSING, Mich. May 9, 2023 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and the Michigan Legislative Latino Caucus applaud the introduction of House Bills 4410, 4411, and 4412 and Senate Bills 265, 266, and 267, which will allow all individuals, regardless of immigration status, to obtain driver’s licenses. Currently, only individuals who pass the driver’s test and prove legal citizenship status are allowed to receive a driver’s license in Michigan, leaving immigrants without legal documentation unable to navigate the roads [...]
Paiz Introduces Election Bill to Committee
LANSING, Mich. March 8, 2023 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz’s (D-Harper Woods) legislation, House Bill 4033, passed the House Elections Committee this week. This bill would require the state to reimburse local units of government for the cost of conducting a special election to fill a vacancy for a House or Senate office, if the election is called by the Governor and is held on a date other than an allotted election date. “I am passionate about this legislation — [...]
Paiz Commends the Passage of ELCRA
LANSING, Mich. March 8, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 4 today to expand LGBTQ+ protections under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA). Expanding this law would explicitly safeguard sexual orientation and gender identity under Michigan law. After the vote, state Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) issued the following statement: “Michiganders should love whom they want, work where they want and live like they want without fear of discrimination. I understand, see and feel the importance [...]
Paiz Applauds Promises Made, Promises Kept
LANSING, Mich., March 3, 2023 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and colleagues at the Michigan House of Representatives delivered on promises this week at the Capitol. A variety of important House Bills were passed or introduced this week including the 1931 abortion repeal, HBs 4006 and 4032; a budget supplement bill, HB 4016; and gun reform bills, HBs 4138-48. “This week, I voted for historic changes for my constituents and for Michigan,” Paiz said. “These bills are only [...]
Paiz Office Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State of the State address tonight before a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Lansing. In the speech, the governor discussed her legislative agenda for the new term, which includes bolstering the economy, increasing public safety, lowering costs for families, protecting fundamental rights, supporting Michigan workers, investing in early childhood education and attracting talent to Michigan. After the event, State Rep. Veronica Paiz’s (D-Harper Woods) issued [...]
Paiz Sworn In as Representative of House District 11
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 11, 2023 — State Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) was sworn in today as state representative for the 2023-24 legislative term. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan’s 102nd Legislature and the first day of House Democrats having the majority in over a decade. Paiz’s House District 11 encompasses parts of Harper Woods, St. Clair Shores and Detroit’s east side. “I am honored to take the oath of office with my colleagues from throughout [...]
Latino Caucus Selects Leadership for 102nd Legislature
LANSING, Mich. Jan. 11, 2022 — Members of the Michigan Legislative Latino Caucus (MLLC) announced its new elected leaders for Michigan’s 102nd legislative session today. Senators Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) were selected to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. State Representative Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) will serve as Secretary and Treasurer. “I am honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to continue my leadership of the Latino Caucus,” said Sen. Cavanagh. “With members of our [...]