This is the fifth in a six-part series outlining Rep. Doug Wozniak’s responses to key issues raised in the governor’s 2026 State of the State address. State Rep. Doug Wozniak this week continued his response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, focusing on health care affordability, Medicaid policy, and medical debt. During […]

“We are coming up on a very expensive reckoning, and it’s going to cost taxpayers,” Woolford said. “We need to act. If this is the best Michigan can do as far as error rate, the state will pay a $320 million penalty. The taxpayers I represent can’t afford that, and spending money to pay penalties means less money can go to programs for those truly in need.” Under Gov. Whitmer’s administration, Michigan’s yearly average SNAP error rate is above 10%. The rate must fall below 6% to avoid penalty.

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz is working to secure a $200,000 state grant to expand a mentorship and workforce development program that connects at-risk teens in Jackson with meaningful job experience and guidance from local employers. The proposed grant would support Save Our Youth – Help Them Prosper, a nonprofit program that pairs young people ages […]

State Rep. Mike Hoadley this week voiced his strong support for the creation of a new Honor Park in Gladwin County to commemorate the heroic service of the county’s past and present veterans.  The current memorial dedicated to the veterans of Gladwin County has been severely weathered by the elements. To honor those who have served, Hoadley is seeking a grant in the state budget to help fund a new plan to replace the existing memorial […]

State Rep. Doug Wozniak this week voted in support of a supplemental spending plan that includes $152 million to construct two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a project aimed at preparing the installation for its next fighter mission and reinforcing its long-term role in Michigan’s defense network. The funding supports infrastructure improvements […]

State Rep. Donni Steele today announced she will hold in-district office hours on Friday, March 20th, to meet directly with residents, hear their concerns, and provide updates on her work in the Michigan House of Representatives. Steele invites residents to join her at the following time and location: 10 to 11 a.m. at the Bloomfield Township […]