State Rep. Jamie Thompson has been appointed to a new select committee that will drive discussion and pursue reforms to help Michigan workers maintain their way of life and small businesses keep their doors open. The Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses provides immediate action to start the 2025-26 term and stave […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, was recently sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives by Assistant Clerk of the House Rich Brown. Thompson serves the 28th House District, representing residents in Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, Rockwood, Woodhaven and parts of Taylor in Wayne County, as well as Berlin Township and Frenchtown […]

Legislator has been consistent advocate for child welfare review, reform State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said new legislative committees will ensure state government is operating effectively and responsibly for people it represents, while ensuring vulnerable populations are protected. The House is greatly expanding its oversight role for the 2025-26 legislative term with six planned Oversight […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson joined her House Republican colleagues last week in standing up for service industry workers who will be harshly impacted in the new year if legislative action is not taken. Thompson was at American Coney Island in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 19 underscoring the pending elimination of the tipped wage and unrealistic […]

A pair of state legislators who serve on the House Health Policy Committee today criticized Democrats in Lansing and the governor over the potential elimination of a key panel dedicated to curbing Michigan’s opioid crisis. A recent report from Bridge Michigan outlines communications between officials with the state’s Department of Health and Human Services and […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson knows every eligible voter should be able to exercise their right to vote freely, secretly, and securely, and have confidence in the results. That’s why the integrity of our elections must always be a priority. Rep. Thompson will continue to work hard to ensure safe and fair elections, to provide assurance that each […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson introduced legislation this week that promotes greater communication and collaboration within state government as it combats Michigan’s opioid crisis. Thompson’s House Bill 5967 requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to share information with the state’s Opioid Advisory Commission when the commission is completing any annual commission reports. Currently, […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said findings from a new audit report into a state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) program responsible for child placement and care provide more proof that Michigan should be better prioritizing child welfare. The review from the nonpartisan state Auditor General’s office (OAG) examined the effectiveness of Michigan’s […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Jamie Thompson speaks at a graduation ceremony for nursing program students at Dorsey College on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Thompson, who is a Licensed Practical Nurse, also spoke at the college’s 2024 nurses pinning ceremony. She serves on the House Health Policy Committee and the House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, today expressed serious concerns for communities and families she represents in Wayne County following another hastily reported, large-scale waste dump that has been planned for a site in Belleville. “It’s time to stop treating Wayne County as America’s dumping ground,” Thompson said. “Once again, the state is sitting by […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, this week reiterated the urgent need for legislative action on plans she’s sponsored that will help make life more affordable for people in Monroe and Wayne counties. Thompson has co-sponsored legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday on back-to-school products during the third weekend of August, but it […]

On the heels of more concerning information regarding the viability of Michigan’s child welfare system, state Rep. Jamie Thompson today said immediate improvements are needed to protect children and that continuing to do nothing only endangers them further. Michigan’s nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General recently issued a follow-up report that detailed continued procedural shortcomings […]