State Rep. Matthew Bierlein
Recent News About State Rep. Matthew Bierlein
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Rep. Bierlein spearheading legislation to deliver a more vibrant Michigan economy
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein is at the forefront of legislation aimed at revitalizing Michigan's economy, with a focus on increasing wages, lowering taxes, and ensuring accountable spending. In collaboration with other House Republicans, Rep. Bierlein revealed a series of proposals designed to stimulate economic growth in the state and provide residents with more job opportunities and financial security.During a press conference held to introduce the new plans, Rep. Bierlein highlighted the necessity for a comprehensive economic growth strategy in Michigan. He expressed...
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Taxpayers would ‘keep the receipts’ with new Rep. Bierlein plan
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein has introduced the Taxpayer Receipt Act, House Bill 5633, in Michigan, a plan aimed at providing taxpayers with transparency and accountability regarding the use of their tax dollars. The legislation requires the Michigan State Budget Office to provide individual taxpayers with an annual single-page revenue report explaining how their tax dollars were allocated. Bierlein stated, “We have seen state budgets increase significantly over a period of several years. It’s more and more spending, and many people I talk with want to know where their...
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Rep. Bierlein: Auditor General cut would send horrible message on transparency
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein has voiced strong criticism towards Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to significantly reduce funding for the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General (OAG). Bierlein, representing Vassar, expressed his concerns about the potential impact of this budget cut on government transparency, as reported on March 27, 2024.Bierlein emphasized the importance of the OAG, stating, “This office is a tremendous resource for people and taxpayers throughout the state who want to know programs and departments within state government are working as intended.” He...
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Rep. Bierlein: Sunshine Week shines unfortunate light on continued inaction
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein of Vassar has urged for additional government transparency in the Michigan House, emphasizing the need for concrete action rather than symbolic gestures. Bierlein, a co-sponsor of House Bills 5422-27, stressed the importance of strengthening transparency requirements for Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to ensure accountability in government operations.Bierlein expressed his disappointment with the current state of transparency in Michigan, stating, “Every year it’s more like Groundhog Day because state government continues to drag...
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Rep. Bierlein Honored for Support of Michigan Small Businesses
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein of Vassar, Michigan, was recently acknowledged by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) for his dedication to the state's small business community. The recognition took place at the SBAM Leadership Council winter event held at the state Capitol's Heritage Hall.During the event, Rep. Bierlein was praised for his unwavering support for small businesses, as evidenced by his 100% pro-small business voting record. He was commended for his efforts to reduce the tax burden on local job providers, promote economic growth through the...
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Rep. Bierlein Stresses Sustainable Spending and Common Ground Issues Following State of the State Address
State Representative Matthew Bierlein of Vassar expressed his concerns about the proposed initiatives presented in Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. He believes that these plans will add to the affordability concerns of the people rather than easing the stress on their budgets. Bierlein specifically mentioned the plans for two years of free community college, $1.4 billion in housing earmarks, and additional green energy incentives as examples of costly, big government ventures.According to Bierlein, these plans are not the right approach at a time...
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Rep. Bierlein Welcomes Local Police Chief to State of the State Address
State Representative Matthew Bierlein of Vassar extended a warm welcome to Millington Chief of Police Brian Cartner at the State of the State Address held at the state Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, January 24. The event was a significant occasion that brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss the state's progress and future plans.Rep. Bierlein expressed his appreciation for Chief Cartner's presence at the address, highlighting the essential role played by law enforcement in maintaining public safety. He stated, "I am honored to have Chief Brian...
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Rep. Bierlein Urges Action on Legislative Reforms as UIA Audit Concludes
State Representative Matthew Bierlein is calling for action on legislative reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of government programs. This comes as Michigan's Office of the Auditor General releases its final audit of the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), which uncovered significant fraud and improper payments within the agency.The audit focused on the Investigations Division at UIA and revealed that the agency failed to identify a large number of imposter claims and did not recover many payments and penalties. It also identified an...
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Rep. Bierlein Calls for Transparency and Accountability Amid Accusations Against State Commission
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein has called for transparency and accountability in response to recent accusations against Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The accusations include allegations that the head of the commission, Commissioner Anthony Eid, may have manipulated district boundaries to benefit certain candidates, and that multiple members of the commission may be residing out of state.The allegations against Commissioner Eid have raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest. Rep. Bierlein stated, "If this allegation has merit,...
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Rep. Bierlein speaks on legislative pause and even split in House
State Representative Matthew Bierlein, representing Vassar, has issued a statement addressing the recent legislative pause and the even split in the House of Representatives. The Democratic majority has officially canceled session for the remainder of the year, resulting in a 54-54 split of representatives following the recent elections. Representative Bierlein emphasizes the need for collaboration and a focus on the concerns and priorities of the people of Michigan.In his statement, Rep. Bierlein acknowledges the unique circumstances in the Michigan House, where neither...