“Christmas is the season of giving, and we shouldn’t spend that time awarding corporations huge Christmas gifts they don’t deserve. It’s not fair to the hardworking residents we represent. After all, ‘A Christmas Carol’ teaches us the meaning of Christmas includes charity and compassion, not endless greed like corporate welfare. Republicans and Democrats alike in the House Appropriations Committee completely missed the spirit of Christmas when they chose to vote for these huge lumps of coal.”

For the second lame duck session in a row, the favorite Christmas wish of mining conglomerates and opponents of local control has found its way before the Legislature. House Bills 6108 through 6111 would risk the health of our environment by stripping local governments’ authority to make zoning decisions for the communities they represent. This plan would […]

“It’s refreshing to see House Republicans’ begin refocusing our state investments onto the issues that matter most to our residents. I look forward to starting that work by securing funding to rebuild our crumbling local infrastructure without charging taxpayers another dime.”

“We saw corporate welfare galore pass the House this week. Republicans and Democrats joined together to dole out taxpayer dollars to everyone other than the people who earned them. Last week, people came out in record numbers to demand the state embrace a strong, conservative economic future. Our infrastructure is crumbling, and school safety is still drastically underfunded, yet we spent session this week courting big businesses who don’t deserve our tax dollars in the first place.”

“A child testifying in court faces an incredibly foreign and intimidating atmosphere while also having to relieve horrific past traumas in front of a room filled with strangers. Offering trained support dogs during these situations gives children a much-needed distraction during some of the most difficult times of their lives,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “I’ve seen first-hand how impactful these support dogs can be. Law enforcement in my community frequently uses trained support animals for themselves, to de-escalate situations, and create a sense of security for young people during tense times; expanding these services to all children in courtrooms is an important next step.”

“This isn’t about casting blame, this is about finding solutions,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “We want to partner with EGLE, Oakland County, and Macomb County, to end these dangerous dumping practices. We need to better spend the resources we already have in order to fix this problem. Michigan is known for the Great Lakes and our inland waterways – it’s who we are. I can think of no greater priority for us as leaders to focus on.”

“As leaders, parents, teachers, and friends, we must speak out against hate even when it is uncomfortable,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “The community and board responded to the egregious actions by a single board member with thoughtfulness and intelligence, especially considering the hateful rhetoric used by Trustee Fakih.”

State Rep. Donni Steele said a plan signed by the governor this week restores a portion of the funding for school safety and mental health services that was cut earlier this year, but there’s still much work to be done to ensure local schools have the resources they need. The new state school budget, passed […]

State Rep. Donni Steele (R-Orion Township) today again voiced strong concerns over the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund as the House Appropriations Committee heard testimony on a plan to hand out $120 million in taxpayer dollars to another large corporation. “The controversial SOAR program continues to operate like a blank check for large […]

State Rep. Donni Steele, R-Orion Township, today blasted DTE Energy’s latest request to raise its electric rates by $456.4 million — less than a year after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $368 million increase for the utility. “This is unacceptable,” Steele said. “Families across Michigan are already struggling to keep up with the […]

State Rep. Donni Steele, R-Orion Township, this week introduced legislation as part of a broader education reform plan aimed at helping Michigan students succeed in school and beyond. The plan focuses on helping students, parents, and teachers through a wide-ranging, cohesive policy strategy. The plan would make schools safer, offer new pathways to graduation and […]

“Teaching our kids water safety is the only way we can ensure that people have the tools they need to stay safe when they’re out in the water on a hot summer day,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “If we can send our kids home from school with proper water safety training, maybe they’ll pass that information along to family and friends who may need a refresher.”