State Rep. Matt Maddock, vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after a Detroit News report revealed that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) spent more than $500,000 in taxpayer dollars paying 54 social media influencers to promote Michigan. “Whitmer had to bribe influencers to say nice things about Michigan. […]

State Rep. Karl Bohnak today announced $35,000 in state funding he secured in the new state budget to expand the United Way of Marquette County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The funding will expand free tax preparation services for seniors, veterans, and working families throughout Marquette County, helping connect eligible residents with valuable tax […]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026: I voted YES on SCR 14 (Sen. Camilleri) would approve an extension of the state of emergency declared on April 2, EXPLANATION: Currently, state requirements prohibit eight Michigan counties from using gasoline that exceeds 7.0-psi vapor pressure in the summer months. A state of emergency suspended this regulation, putting E15 fuel […]

Green said the investment will improve emergency response across Tuscola and Lapeer counties by providing needed upgrades and essential lifesaving capabilities to serve a broad regional population.

ears, I worked alongside Waterford firefighters who knew all too well how old their station had become. As our community grew, the station became a hinderance for first responders trying to do their jobs. These guys showed up every day, and I’m glad we could recognize those decades of service with this new station.”

“Keeping our communities safe starts with making sure our first responders have the tools they need to do their jobs,” said Martin.