Senator Lana Theis' Press Releases
Grants available for municipalities struggling financially
LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Lana Theis on Thursday said the Michigan Department of Treasury is offering grants for cities, villages, and townships that are struggling financially to help fund special projects and free up revenues for important local services. “Virtually no one has been immune to the effects of high inflation,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “Everything is more expensive and local governments are feeling the impact
Theis: Report shows Gotion parent company employs nearly 1,000 CCP members
LANSING, Mich. — The China-based parent company of Gotion Inc., the subsidiary receiving hundreds of millions of Michigan tax dollars and incentives to construct an electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids, self-reported employing 923 members of the Chinese Communist Party, including the CEO. Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, has adamantly opposed the project, which is set to receive $872 million in state and local incentives. The senator
Theis welcomes 22nd District veterans to state Capitol
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, welcomed 22nd District residents Armando and Terri Ramos to the Capitol as her guests for the Michigan Senate’s 28th Annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday. Petty Officer 3rd Class Armando Ramos is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served for five years. Senior Airman Terri Ramos served six years in the U.S. Air Force. The two
Senate adopts Theis resolution recognizing Police Week
LANSING, Mich. – The state Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Lana Theis recognizing May 14-20 as Police Week in Michigan. “Our law enforcement community has never been more important, yet more and more they are facing challenges — not the least of which being more crime — that make their jobs increasingly difficult,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “At a time when our communities
Republican senators introduce legislation to help residents better defend themselves
LANSING, Mich. — Forthcoming legislation in the state Senate would allow law-abiding adults to carry firearms without a license. “Danger can strike at any moment,” said Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton. “Now, more than ever, it is essential that law-abiding citizens be prepared to protect themselves and their families. With crime and lawlessness on the rise, residents shouldn’t have to ask permission to better defend themselves.” According
Senate Republicans announce ‘Roadmap for a Better Michigan’
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republicans today announced their “Roadmap for a Better Michigan,” a plan to improve the lives of every Michigander, keep our economy strong, and avoid a second “Lost Decade.” “In only a few short months, Gov. Whitmer and the new Democratic majority have recklessly wasted a historic budget surplus and passed laws that threaten to drive our economy back into the same ditch