LANSING, MI – Led by Speaker Matt Hall, State Rep. Pauline Wendzel and Michigan House Republicans released an updated plan to fund roads with more than $3.1 billion in annual revenue without raising taxes. Fixing our local roads and bridges has been a top priority for House Republicans, and with strong tax revenues and additional […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel This week, the Michigan House of Representatives took decisive action to uphold public safety and the rule of law by passing House Resolution 19. This measure ensures that communities with sanctuary policies—those that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement—will no longer be eligible for additional state funding. Effective immediately, […]

LANSING, MI — State Rep. Pauline Wendzel has been appointed to four House committees as she begins her fourth term in the Michigan Legislature. Rep. Wendzel will serve as Chairwoman of the House Energy Committee. She will also retain her position as a senior member on the House Regulatory Reform Committee and serve as a […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel This week, House Republicans took a meaningful step toward making state government more transparent, accountable, and worthy of the trust Michiganders place in us. We passed a new House rule requiring full disclosure of all earmarks in the budget. Every project—every single one—will now come with details: who proposed it, […]

LANSING, MI – State Rep. Pauline Wendzel has been appointed to a new select committee that will lead discussion and pursue reforms to help hardworking Michiganders maintain their livelihoods and help small businesses keep their doors open. The Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses is a priority of the House Republican Caucus. […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel On Wednesday at noon, representatives, along with their friends and family, convened at the Michigan State Capitol as the 103rd Legislature was sworn in and began its work on behalf of the people of Michigan. In the coming days and weeks, members will receive their committee assignments, and House Republicans […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel This past week was the most unorganized I’ve ever seen the Legislature during my time serving in Lansing. As we entered lame duck, there was one major, time-sensitive issue the Legislature needed to address: saving our bars and restaurants and fixing the sick leave act for small businesses. Unfortunately, that […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel I hope you had a joyful Christmas surrounded by family, friends, and all the things that make the season special. The New Year is a chance to pause, take stock, and think about the kind of future we want to build together. Over the past year, in my office, on […]

Last week, I joined my Republican colleagues at a Friday press conference, where members of the House Republican caucus announced they would not support any more bills until House Democrats take immediate action to save tipped-wage jobs and fix Michigan’s flawed sick leave law. Despite these calls for action, House Democrats refused to bring forward […]

By: State Rep. Pauline Wendzel During my first term, House Republicans proposed a commonsense plan to create a long-term solution for fixing Michigan’s roads. Our approach would have directed every penny paid at the pump toward local roads and bridges—not wasteful pet projects buried in the state budget. Unfortunately, the governor rejected our plan, instead […]

Lansing, MI – State Representative Pauline Wendzel has been awarded the prestigious “Champion of Free Enterprise” award by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This recognition celebrates Rep. Wendzel’s unwavering dedication to Michigan’s job creators and her advocacy for policies that promote economic growth and a robust business climate across the state. “I am incredibly honored […]

It’s morning in America again, and I’m deeply honored to serve my district with a mandate to create real, meaningful change for our community. This victory isn’t just political; it’s personal. It’s about every family, every worker, and every community member that knows we can do better—and it’s about giving you the change you deserve. […]