Despite repeated procedural posturing from the majority party in the House and even veiled intimidation tactics from the state’s Attorney General, state Rep. Brian BeGole today said he and his House Republican colleagues continue to hold the line for the priorities of Michigan workers and families. “We’ve heard for months from small business owners, their […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole is pushing back on Democrat bills that could have a catastrophic impact on the financial health of Michigan’s school retirement system and cost taxpayers for years to come. The Michigan House on Friday advanced House Bills 6060-61, which re-open a type of pension known as a defined benefit plan for new […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, today issued the following statement after House Democrats refused to work with the House Republican caucus on pressing issues that matter to Michigan workers and families, like restoring the tipped wage for restaurant workers, fixing the earned sick time law for small businesses, and passing a real road-funding […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today criticized Democrats for ramming through radical bill packages that endanger Michigan families and communities under the guise of criminal justice reform. The House Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday voted to approve House Bills 4160-64, which create new life without parole parameters for juveniles, and HBs 4556-60, which allow for resentencing […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole, who serves on the House Criminal Justice Committee and has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, today expressed concern with legislation that would release more accused criminals back into Michigan communities without paying bail. A House Criminal Justice Committee hearing featured testimony on House Bills 4655-56 and 4658-61, which […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today was elected to a leadership role for the Michigan House of Representatives’ upcoming legislative term. BeGole, of Antrim Township, was elected by his House Republican colleagues as Assistant Floor Leader for the 2025-26 term when Republicans retake majority. BeGole will help lead legislative efforts for Republicans during House session and […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, today issued the following statement after the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the state’s current minimum wage law, ordering the elimination of the tip credit for servers, bartenders, and other workers who frequently make more with tips than they would with a higher minimum wage: “This […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today hailed the thousands of courageous men and women in law enforcement serving their communities and fellow neighbors amidst a tragic string of officer deaths throughout the state. Mohamed Said of the Melvindale Police Department was shot and killed on Sunday as he was pursuing a fleeing suspect. He was just […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today highlighted the drastic local impacts of over $300 million in cuts to school safety and mental health funding within a signed K-12 budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year. BeGole, who voted against the plan as it was approved by Democrat majority in the House, said less funding will mean […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today voted against state budget plans for the upcoming year that discard the priorities of people and communities throughout Shiawassee, Genesee and Saginaw counties and waste taxpayer dollars. BeGole specifically took issue with a continued lack of dedicated funding that would go to school districts to obtain school resource officers. A […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole today opposed a plan that will harm small businesses throughout Michigan and test an already shaky ability to handle fraud at the state level. House Bill 5827 would increase the maximum number of weeks that an individual may receive unemployment compensation from 20 to 26 weeks beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Brian BeGole (center), of Antrim Township, presented a tribute to Morrice High School track and field standout Oliver Long (right) on Tuesday, June 18 on the Michigan House floor. As a sophomore, Long recently took first place in shot put at the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 4 state meet […]