Michigan State Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Fowlerville)
Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Fowlerville)
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Rep. Bollin: State revenue surplus should be used to offer relief to Michigan families
Michiganders are facing the dual challenges of increasing taxes and rising inflation in 2024. State Representative Ann Bollin has spoken out, urging state leaders to use the projected $1.3 billion budget surplus to provide much-needed tax relief to struggling Michigan families.At the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference on Friday, state fiscal leaders announced a higher-than-expected revenue surplus. Rep. Bollin believes this surplus should be used to make the recent tax cut permanent. By doing so, more money would be available to Michigan families, helping them cope...
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Rep. Bollin to provide legislative update via tele-town hall
State Representative Ann Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, has announced that she will be hosting a tele-town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 16th. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a legislative update and address any concerns or questions that residents may have.In a statement, Rep. Bollin emphasized the importance of transparency and open communication. She stated, "As your state representative, I believe in transparency and open communication. Opportunities like these allow me to keep people informed and engaged in the legislative process. I'm...
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Rep. Bollin extends perfect attendance record for Michigan House votes in 2023
State Representative Ann Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing her fifth consecutive year in office with a perfect attendance record. Throughout 2023, Bollin participated in all 586 roll call votes held in the Michigan House of Representatives.In a statement, Bollin expressed her commitment to representing the voices of her constituents. She said, "Perfect attendance is something I always strive for because it's my duty to ensure the voices of the people I represent are heard in every decision that is made."Bollin was...
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Redistricting Commission Falls Short of Promised Fairness and Transparency
In 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 2, which aimed to establish an independent commission to put an end to partisan manipulation of political maps. The group behind the initiative, Voters Not Politicians, assured the public that this commission would ensure fair representation for all and create an impartial redistricting process that would eliminate gerrymandering. Unfortunately, recent revelations have shattered these promises, revealing a narrative of partisan influence, self-interest, and manipulation.The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission,...
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Rep. Bollin Renews Call for Reform After Audit Exposes Failures at Michigan's Unemployment Agency
State Representative Ann Bollin is urging for bipartisan reforms to address the failures and shortcomings of Michigan's unemployment agency. This comes after a new audit conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General revealed further issues with the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The audit, the fifth and final in response to a 2020 request by legislative leaders, highlights the UIA's failure to investigate and address fraud and improper payments during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Rep. Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, expressed her...
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Rep. Bollin Calls on Eid to Resign from Redistricting Commission
State Representative Ann Bollin has called for Anthony Eid's resignation from Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, citing concerns about his impartiality. Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, emphasized that Michigan voters supported the creation of an independent redistricting commission to ensure a fair and unbiased electoral map-drawing process. However, recent allegations of Eid's partisan ties, including reported coordination with Democratic candidates, have raised doubts about the integrity of this democratic process."Anthony Eid holds...
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Eliminating State Board of Education key to improving education outcomes in Michigan
In a recent report issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council, a recommendation to eliminate the partisan State Board of Education has caught the attention of many. Rep. Ann Bollin, who has long advocated for this change, believes that removing the Board and making the head of the Department of Education a direct appointment of the governor would lead to a more effective and non-political education system."The State Board of Education being elected in partisan elections between political parties has muddled its core purpose," says Bollin....
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Rep. Bollin Issues Statement on Resignation of Redistricting Commissioner Witjes
State Representative Ann Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, has released a statement regarding the resignation of Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioner Dustin Witjes. Witjes stepped down after reports surfaced that he had been residing and working in Illinois for over a year while still receiving a salary from the state.In her statement, Rep. Bollin expressed her belief that Witjes' resignation was long overdue. She criticized his prolonged absence from Michigan while collecting pay as a member of the redistricting commission, calling it...
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Rep. Bollin raises concerns over redistricting commissioners living out of state
State Representative Ann Bollin has written a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, seeking clarification on the legality of two members of Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission who continue to serve on the commission while residing outside of the state. The concerns were raised during the commission's meeting on Thursday.In the letter, Rep. Bollin expressed her worry about the lack of transparency surrounding the situation, as both individuals have been living outside of Michigan for over a year while still receiving paychecks from the...
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Rep. Bollin Criticizes Gov. Whitmer's Decision to Rush Special Elections
State Representative Ann Bollin, a Republican from Brighton Township, has expressed her concerns regarding Governor Whitmer's decision to schedule two rushed special elections for vacant House seats. In a statement, Rep. Bollin questioned the governor's motives and criticized the impact this decision will have on taxpayers and voters.Rep. Bollin stated, "Gov. Whitmer’s decision to call for separate special elections on Jan. 30 and April 16 to fill vacant House seats is highly questionable and fails to prioritize the interests of taxpayers and voters." She further...
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Bollin commented on appealed policy that could have undermined Michigan election
Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) has commented on the policy presented by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, which would have allowed unchecked ballot harvesting, late ballot collection and counting of ballots up to 14 days after the election, according to Michigan House Republicans.
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Bollin: Clerks will count votes accurately and on time
Michigan voters can trust their local clerks to count their ballots accurately and on time, Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) told the host of WJR's "The Frank Beckmann Show."
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Bollin issues statement on Michigan election law relating to absentee ballots
Michigan Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) issued a statement early in October on the court's decision to intervene in a case having to do with voting deadlines and regulations related to absentee ballots, according to Michigan House Republicans.
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Proposed legislation would make falsifying absentee ballot applications a felony in Michigan
Under current state law, providing false information on an absentee ballot application is only a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a fine up to $500, but Michigan lawmakers are looking to increase the consequences of such an offense by making it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $1,000.
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Bollin's proposed bill would protect absentee voting in Michigan
Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) testified on Sept. 2 in support of her new bill to make it a felony if someone knowingly fills out an absentee ballot application fraudulently, according to Michigan House Republicans.
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Bollin: Report shows Whitmer not using 'best practices' for COVID-19 contract
An Auditor General’s report on a no-bid contract awarded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to a partisan political software vendor suggests that MDHHS was “not utilizing best practices,” said Rep. Ann Bollin (R- Brighton Township).
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Bollin: Michigan elections are 'safe and secure'
State Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) understands elections, having served for 16 years as Brighton Township Clerk.
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Bollin praises bipartisan efforts to balance Michigan's budget
State Rep. Ann Bollin (R- Brighton Township) praised a bipartisan legislative effort to avoid cuts in education spending as Michigan grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bollin: schools, colleges and local governments to remain funded
Under a bipartisan bill, Michigan will protect funding for local governments and schools, said Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, according to Michigan House Republicans.
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Michigan reps encourage residents to share stories on MI COVID Story
Michigan Reps. Hank Vaupel (R-Fowlerville) and Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) are asking state residents to share their COVID-19 stories on a new website, MI COVID Story.