State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week introduced a bipartisan plan to improve the accuracy of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses in Michigan and ensure individuals receive the right care from the start. Right now, Michigan allows certain mental health professionals to diagnose autism spectrum disorder without the supervision of a licensed psychologist. This policy has led […]

“As public officials, our actions always speak louder than our words,” Hoadley said. “When it comes to the governor’s bipartisanship, we’re going to need a ‘little less talk and a lot more action’ before anyone takes her seriously.”

“Some of our department heads in state government are shaking in their boots after the governor’s speech – they know how inefficient their agencies are and how much effort it will take to fix the permitting process,” said Neyer, R-Shepherd. “But honestly, if she means what she says, the governor hit the nail on the head with her proposal to streamline the permitting process. The best way to get these state agencies to respond is to start threatening their fee income if they don’t change their ways.”

Victor J. Mastromarco, an attorney from Saginaw Township, stands with Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Township, in the Michigan House of Representatives chamber ahead of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Rep. Mike Harris, R-Waterford, stands with Independence Township Supervisor Chuck Phyle in the Michigan House of Representatives chamber ahead of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Last year, State Representative Tom Kuhn, R-Troy, along with Rep. Mark Tisdel and Donni Steele introduced bills that would ban cell phones in schools. In her State of the State address, Governor Whitmer announced her support for the ban. “The most important focus for our state should be student success,” said Kuhn, R-Troy. “When in […]