State Rep. Sarah Lightner
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Recent News About State Rep. Sarah Lightner
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Lightner supports bipartisan deal on tipped workers' rights
State Representative Sarah Lightner has cast her vote in favor of a bipartisan agreement aimed at preserving Michigan's tip credit, establishing fair earned sick time policies, and providing stability for small businesses and their employees.
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Rep. Lightner champions transparency with new Michigan budget reform
State Representative Sarah Lightner and the Michigan House have adopted significant reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public benefit in legislatively directed spending.
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Sarah Lightner named chair of House Judiciary Committee
State Representative Sarah Lightner has been appointed as the chair of the House Judiciary Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term.
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Rep. Lightner urges new state funds for roads and taxpayer relief
State Representative Sarah Lightner has called for the newly estimated state revenue to be directed towards improving Michigan's infrastructure and providing tax relief to residents.
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Rep. Lightner urges Michigan subsidy retraction following CATL blacklisting
State Representative Sarah Lightner has reiterated her demand for Michigan to retract taxpayer subsidies awarded to Ford's BlueOval electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall.
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Rep. Lightner criticizes partial restoration of school safety funding
State Rep. Sarah Lightner issued a statement today after voting in favor of a supplemental measure that restores part of the school safety and mental health funding cut by Democrats in the upcoming fiscal year's school aid budget.
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Rep. Lightner criticizes severe cuts in school safety funding she voted against
State Rep. Sarah Lightner highlighted the significant impact that budget cuts will have on local school districts, specifically targeting school safety and mental health funding. Lightner, R-Springport, opposed the budget, which reduced per-pupil school safety grants by 92%, leaving only $26.5 million after a $300 million cut.
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Rep. Lightner calls for resignation of MDOC director amid prison staffing crisis
State Rep. Sarah Lightner has called for the immediate resignation of Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington, citing her failure to address severe staffing shortages and dangerous working conditions for corrections officers during her nearly 10-year tenure.
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Rep. Lightner criticizes Michigan's new state budget
State Rep. Sarah Lightner, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, voted against an $82.5 billion spending plan she said prioritizes pet projects over the critical needs of Michigan residents.
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Rep. Lightner calls for more accountability before awarding further SOAR funding
State Rep. Sarah Lightner today issued a statement after voting against transferring funds from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund for several economic development projects.
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Reps. Lightner’s plan to address court funding problem signed into law
State Rep. Sarah Lightner’s plan to safeguard funding for trial courts throughout Michigan has been signed into law. Lightner, a Republican from Springport, sponsored House Bill 5392 to address the imminent funding issue faced by local courts in the state."The Supreme Court ruled that the current trial court funding system is broken, and a new system is in the works, but we’re just not there yet," said Lightner.The bill allows courts to continue imposing costs on criminal defendants through December 2026, ensuring that the courts can maintain their operations while a...
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Rep. Lightner Urges Public Input on New Wind and Solar Siting Laws
State Representative Sarah Lightner has emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping the implementation of new state laws concerning wind and solar projects. Rep. Lightner expressed her concerns about the legislation that removes local control over large-scale renewable energy projects, stating, “I voted against this because I know people in our community don’t want the state to come in and force us to accept massive wind and solar facilities where they don’t belong.”The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is now seeking public input on the details...
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Rep. Lightner: Michigan must focus on improving essential services – not growing government
State Representative Sarah Lightner, a Republican from Springport, has expressed her disapproval of the budget proposal put forth by the Whitmer administration. In a statement, Representative Lightner criticized the governor's plan, stating that it prioritizes unnecessary government growth and fails to address the financial burden faced by Michigan taxpayers.According to Representative Lightner, the cost of living in Michigan has become increasingly burdensome for residents. She believes that instead of demanding more from taxpayers, the government should focus on finding...
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Rep. Lightner: With higher-than-expected revenue, Michigan can fund government services and sustain tax cut
State Representative Sarah Lightner, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, expressed her views on the latest revenue estimates from the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. She emphasized that there is no need to impose higher taxes on the people of Michigan, as the state has sufficient revenue to fund essential services without the need for additional taxation.Rep. Lightner stated, "The latest revenue estimates clearly show that there's absolutely no reason to impose higher taxes on the people of Michigan. Even without the governor's tax...
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Rep. Lightner to Provide Legislative Update via Tele-Town Hall
State Representative Sarah Lightner, a Republican from Springport, will be hosting a tele-town hall meeting on Wednesday, January 10th, to provide a legislative update and address any concerns or questions from residents. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community about the new laws that have been enacted in the state over the past year and to engage in an open conversation with the constituents.During the tele-town hall, Representative Lightner will focus on several key pieces of legislation that have recently become state law. One of the topics she will...
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Rep. Lightner Urges EGLE to Reconsider Permitting Change for Anaerobic Digesters
State Representative Sarah Lightner is calling on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to reconsider a permitting change that is affecting a business in the Fremont area. Lightner is urging EGLE to make reasonable accommodations to allow the business and other anaerobic digesters to continue operating in Michigan.Anaerobic digesters play a crucial role in managing organic waste by converting it into biogas that can be used for energy generation. The Fremont Regional Digester is responsible for handling 40% of the state's pre-consumer food...