Audio from Senator Lana Theis

LANSING, Mich. – Infants who survive an abortion would be given the same standard of health care, professional skill and diligence to preserve life as other infants who are born alive in Michigan under legislation introduced on Tuesday by Sen. Lana Theis. "Life is a precious gift and it is worth protecting," said Theis, R-Brighton. "We have an obligation to ensure the health and well-being of every child, regardless of how they enter this world."

"I am pleased that the governor has joined lawmakers in supporting long overdue reforms to lower auto insurance costs for drivers throughout our state," said Theis, R-Brighton, who chairs the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee. "This is a plan that will provide savings as a result of giving drivers more choice in the insurance they purchase, by starting to crack down on fraud, through the reigning in out-of-control health care costs related to auto accidents, and ensuring a level playing field for all drivers. This plan will help ensure that, not only will drivers be better able to afford the auto insurance have, but uninsured drivers will actually be able to afford to purchase auto insurance."

After listening to the governor's 2019 State of the State address Tuesday night, Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, issued the following statement: