State Rep. Mark Huizenga on Tuesday told the House Committee on Transportation his plan to require flashing lights and a digital speed limit display when road workers are present will enable motorists to provide greater protection for the workers.

Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, and the Michigan House today gave final legislative approval to expand opportunities for K-12 students through scholarships.

State Rep. Ann Bollin today led the Michigan House in approving a measure to ensure those who stepped up to serve as direct care workers at nursing facilities during the pandemic receive credit toward their certification.

Rep. Fink talks about final House passage Tuesday night of his HB 4066, which prohibits a political subdivision from enacting any ordinance, rule, or tax relating to the use of a knife or knife-making components that are more restrictive than state law.

Rep. Huizenga talks about testimony in the House Transportation Committee this morning on his HB 5286, that would allow the use of new signage in construction zones where workers are present. The signs would include flashing lights and a digital representation of the speed limit. The plan is still under deliberation by the committee.

House Oversight Committee Chair Steve Johnson (R-Wayland) today issued the following statement after it was announced that Julia Dale, director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, will replace acting director Liza Estlund Olson and serve as the director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency: “I recently called on the removal of the acting director […]