State Representative Gina Johnsen testified before the House Rules Committee in Lansing to support House Bill 4160, which seeks to reinstate Michigan’s “no stricter than federal” rulemaking standard.
State Rep. Gina Johnsen’s proposal to establish a Silver Alert system for missing seniors and vulnerable adults has been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives.
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) provided explanations for her votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of August 19, 2025.
State Representative Rachelle Smit has led the Michigan House in passing a bill to prohibit Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the state.
State Representative Gina Johnsen has joined other lawmakers in urging that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) not receive further state funding until stronger oversight measures are established.
State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee for a second time to advocate for increased funding for public safety and infrastructure in Michigan’s 78th House District.
State Rep. Gina Johnsen has introduced legislation that would allow individuals with valid concealed pistol licenses to carry concealed firearms within the Michigan State Capitol Building. “This legislation reinforces the…
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes in the state legislature during the week of July 24.
State Representative Gina Johnsen of Portland testified before a House appropriations subcommittee in Lansing, Michigan, to advocate for significant infrastructure investments in the 78th District.
State Representative Rachelle Smit has called for a review of election training materials following an admission by a Michigan election official that they violated state law.
Rep. Smit provided explanations for their votes on several bills during the week of July 1, 2025.
Rep. Smit provided explanations for his votes on several bills during the week of June 24, 2025.
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across SE Grand Rapids News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the…
Rep. Smit provided explanations for their votes on several bills during the week of June 10, 2025.
In the 2023-24 school year, 10.5% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
In the 2023-24 school year, 13.8% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across SE Grand Rapids News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship…
In the 2023-24 school year, 15.4% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
In the 2023-24 school year, 21% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
In the 2023-24 school year, 21.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
State Representative Rachelle Smit announced a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
During the week of June 3, several bills were addressed in Michigan’s legislative session.
In the 2023-24 school year, 24.2% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
State Representative Gina Johnsen has called for action following the arrest of a Chinese national at the University of Michigan.
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