State Rep. William Bruck this week voted for a bipartisan solution that will maintain Michigan’s tip credit, implement fair earned sick time policies, and provide stability for small businesses and the workers they employ. The plan, which includes Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002, strikes a balance between protecting workers and supporting Michigan’s job […]

State Rep. William Bruck today introduced legislation to rename a portion of M-50 in Monroe County in honor of Animal Control Officer Darrian Young, who lost her life in June 2020 after being struck by a suspected drunken driver while on duty. House Bill 4100 would designate the stretch of M-50 between Herr Road and […]

State Reps. William Bruck, Jennifer Wortz and Mai Xiong this week introduced a bipartisan plan to give struggling parents more options to safely surrender a baby without fear or shame. Since 2001, Michigan’s Safe Delivery law has provided parents with a legal and secure way to surrender newborns to personnel at hospitals, fire stations, police […]

Legislator to chair Homeland Security and Foreign Influence subcommittee State Rep. Will Bruck this week was appointed by House Speaker Matt Hall to serve on the House Oversight Committee and chair the Homeland Security and Foreign Influence subcommittee. He will also serve as vice chair of the subcommittee focused on reviewing state and local assistance […]

State Rep. William Bruck joined colleagues for a Friday press conference, at which Republican members announced they would not vote on any more bills until House Democrats prioritize policies to save the jobs of tipped restaurant servers and bartenders and fix a convoluted and burdensome sick leave law. Despite Republicans’ calls for action at the […]

State Rep. Will Bruck’s plan to enhance traffic flow and safety on Michigan’s expressways earned overwhelming bipartisan approval Thursday in the Michigan House of Representatives. Bruck, R-Erie, introduced House Bill 5304 to reduce congestion by restricting large trucks and tractor-trailers from using the left lane when traveling on expressways with three or more lanes. While […]

State Rep. Will Bruck and the Michigan House this week recognized the service of military dogs and their handlers by declaring December 2024 as War Dogs Month in the state of Michigan. Bruck, R-Erie Township, said war dogs often go unrecognized, but their presence on the battlefield and in rehabilitation centers has been invaluable. “Throughout […]

State Rep. Will Bruck is urging the Michigan Legislature to address the potential economic impact of recent changes to minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, warning that businesses will struggle to comply if significant action isn’t taken as soon as possible. A Michigan Supreme Court decision mandates a series of wage increases starting in […]

Working Group for National Security responds after University of Michigan international students were found photographing military equipment The Michigan Legislative Working Group for National Security is urging the governor, Democrat leadership, and officials within the University of Michigan to investigate the events that led to several international students from China being found photographing military equipment […]

State Rep. Will Bruck today highlighted the devastating effect the budget is going to have on local school districts, which are facing critical cuts to school safety and mental health funding. Bruck, R-Erie, opposed the budget, which cut statewide per-pupil school safety grants by 92%, leaving only $26.5 million after a $300 million cut. “Local […]

State Rep. Will Bruck on Wednesday voted against a plan that will increase costs for small businesses throughout Michigan. Bruck, R-Erie, also gave a speech opposing House Bill 5827, which would increase the maximum number of weeks that an individual may receive unemployment compensation from 20 to 26 weeks, even though Michigan’s unemployment rate has […]

State Rep. Will Bruck and the Michigan House of Representatives this week voted to move forward with a plan to help more veterans access mental health services in Michigan. Bruck, a retired Army veteran, sponsored the legislation to help military service members, veterans, and their families cope with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, […]