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Rep. Meerman Optimistic About Progress on School Safety Bills
State Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) expressed optimism and appreciation for the progress made regarding the bipartisan school safety bills during a recent statement. Meerman commended the House Education Committee for advancing portions of the package and eagerly anticipates the entire package moving forward for approval."I’m grateful to see portions of the bipartisan school safety package moving forward, and hopeful that the whole package will soon move out of committee and to the House Floor for a vote. The steadfast commitment to bipartisan collaboration by Reps....
Rep. Alexander: Proposed Auditor General budget cut is a blow for government transparency
State Rep. Greg Alexander expressed his disapproval of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to significantly reduce funding for the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General (OAG), emphasizing the importance of government transparency. Alexander, from Carsonville, stated, “This nonpartisan office has provided accountability for taxpayers by making sure programs and departments are working as intended – and what must be fixed if they aren’t.” He criticized the move as contradictory to Sunshine Week, dedicated to promoting transparency and open government.The OAG has played a...