Rep. Hall talks about his new HB 5601 that establishes a research and development tax credit for semiconductors, advanced automotive projects such as electric battery technology, and life sciences. Rep. Hall says the plan will move Michigan forward with production and jobs while helping to address shortages that have stifled industries throughout the country.

Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain introduced a bill to help ensure election integrity by establishing a level-playing field between political candidates on social media.

Rep. Kahle talks about House passage Thursday of legislation that provides almost $370 million in additional funding for Michigan law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and corrections officers. Rep. Kahle says the focus of the plan is on recruitment and retention, and, by extension, keeping Michigan families safe.

Rep. O’Malley talks about House passage Thursday of legislation providing more than a third of a billion dollars for public safety in Michigan. Rep. O’Malley says the measure is good news for school resource officers and in providing support for law enforcement.

Rep. Posthumus speaks on the House floor Thursday, saying the third-of-a-billion dollar public safety package approved by the House will focus on the recruitment, retention and well-being of public safety professionals.

Rep. Howell talks about House passage of HB 5522, which provides almost a third of a billion dollars to law enforcement and public safety recruitment and retention. Rep. Howell, whose son is a teacher at Oxford High School, authored an amendment, which was approved, that increased funding for school resource officers from $10 million to […]