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Michigan lawmakers express concern over proposed health education standards

By S. G. Sun | Oct 23, 2025

Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) and several members of the Michigan House of Representatives held a press conference on October 23, 2025, to voice opposition to proposed health education standards from the Michigan Department of Education.

Speaker Pro Tem Smit supports Michigan budget with tax relief and reduced government spending

By S. G. Sun | Oct 3, 2025

Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has voted in favor of a new state budget deal that she says will bring tax relief and reduce the size of Michigan’s government.

Michigan House approves budget with focus on infrastructure and tax relief

By S. G. Sun | Oct 3, 2025

State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) announced that the Michigan House has passed a compromise budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Rep. Smit explains support for FY 2025-26 House Republican budget

By S. G. Sun | Aug 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) provided an explanation for her vote in favor of House Bill 4706, the proposed House Republican budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.