While the federal government remains shut down, Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga and California Democrat Scott Peters are teaming up with a bold bipartisan plan: No Budget, No Pay. The bill would block congressional paychecks if lawmakers fail to pass a budget and all 12 appropriations bills on time — no backpay allowed. Huizenga says if our troops and federal workers suffer during shutdowns, Congress should too. Peters is donating his salary during the closure, and watchdog groups are calling the bill a critical accountability measure after years of D.C. dysfunction.

 

65% of Michigan voters oppose ranked choice voting, which includes a majority of every demographic group

County clerks across Michigan are uniting against the push for ranked-choice voting. In a rare bipartisan move, the Michigan Association of County Clerks voted unanimously to oppose the proposal, citing concerns over “voter confusion,” “fatigue,” and increased inconsistency in ballot results. They say ranked-choice would make elections more complex, not more fair — and could undermine confidence in the voting process.

 

 

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Parents and teachers in Michigan are sounding the alarm

 

At a packed board meeting Tuesday, 33 speakers opposed the measure, citing First Amendment concerns, parental rights, and the politicization of education. Critics slammed the proposal as “woke,” “anti-religious,” and a “workaround” to sneak ideology into schools after similar legislation failed in Lansing.

 

And now the fight heats up. After a fiery public hearing, the State Board of Education is under pressure over a proposal that would make sex ed mandatory starting in 3rd grade and strip away the parental opt-out. No vote has been taken yet, but critics warn this “backdoor” move could sneak radical curriculum into classrooms statewide. Lawsuits are already being floated — and the board says more public input is coming before any final decision.