State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week voted for a bipartisan solution that will maintain Michigan’s tip credit, implement fair earned sick time policies, and provide stability for small businesses and the workers they employ. The plan, which includes Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002, strikes a balance between protecting workers and supporting Michigan’s job […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today applauded the recent award of a $95,800 grant to the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Symphony Economic Recovery Program. The grant is part of a $5.65 million statewide initiative aimed at bolstering Michigan’s symphony orchestras. The program awarded funding to all 41 […]

A group of House Republican lawmakers are continuing to work for working families to help make it easier and more affordable to raise a family in Michigan. State Representatives Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland), Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) and Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) today introduced House Bills 4055-59. The plans meet Michigan affordability’s crisis head on by creating […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz will serve as chair of the House Families and Veterans Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term. The committee addresses policy issues affecting children, seniors, veterans, military members, and state-run veterans’ homes. “I am honored to lead this committee and continue working on issues that touch the lives of so many Michigan […]

Schmaltz: ‘We heard you and we made this our first priority’ State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz and the Michigan House today voted to protect tipped wages and support small businesses across Michigan. The plan, which received bipartisan support, provides a solution for workers and job providers who are concerned about losing their livelihoods due to a […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her January office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to share their thoughts, questions, or concerns. No appointments are necessary to attend. This month, Schmaltz will be available […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) today joined her colleagues in advancing two critical bills that save tipped wages and support small businesses across Michigan. House Bills 4001-02, which address the potential fallout from a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, were approved by the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses, on which […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today was appointed to serve on a select committee formed to address a Michigan Supreme Court decision from last summer that tipped workers and small businesses say will have devastating consequences. Without legislative intervention, the changes are set to take effect Feb. 21. “Our small businesses and service workers are facing […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week helped present Chelsea with a grant for sidewalk improvements within the city. The $130,571 grant from the Southeast Council of Michigan Governments (SEMCOG) will fund new ADA-accessible crosswalks near the corner of Freer Road and Darwin Drive, promoting safety and accessibility for all residents. “I am thrilled to see […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced Jackson has been awarded a state grant to extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail in the city. The $200,000 award from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Shared Streets and Spaces program will extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail between Detroit Street and Trail Street, immediately north of the downtown […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) this week was presented with the Champion of Free Enterprise award from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her efforts to support Michigan businesses. Schmaltz, a strong advocate for small businesses, expressed her gratitude for the award, emphasizing the importance of local businesses and their employees. “I’m truly […]

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 […]