Senator Lana Theis' Press Releases

Senate approves Theis red-light camera ban bill

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Tuesday approved Sen. Lana Theis’s bill with bipartisan support to prohibit municipalities from installing red-light cameras to issue traffic citations in the state. “It’s important Michigan bans the use of red-light cameras on our streets to not only help protect the lives of drivers and passengers, but also to protect their constitutional rights,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “I thank my Senate

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Governor vetoes Theis bill protecting Second Amendment rights

Would have guaranteed issue of concealed pistol licenses during emergencies LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Lana Theis’ legislation that would have ensured the issuance and renewal of concealed pistol licenses during declared emergencies was vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday. “This is a disappointing day for gun owners,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “The Second Amendment is clear that the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms

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Theis bill guaranteeing issue of conceal pistol licenses during emergencies sent to governor

‘Second Amendment rights don’t stop during an emergency’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Lana Theis’ legislation that would ensure the issuance and renewal of concealed pistol licenses during declared emergencies will now head to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after the House of Representatives passed the bill Thursday. Theis fielded numerous complaints throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that county clerks across the state refused or delayed issuing or

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Transportation panel approves Theis red-light camera ban bill

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday approved Sen. Lana Theis’s bill to prohibit municipalities from installing red-light cameras to issue traffic citations in the state. “Red-light cameras are unconstitutional, bald-faced government money grabs that make driving less safe,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “It’s time we ban their use in Michigan, and I thank my colleagues on the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Theis alerts businesses to new Growing MI Business grant program

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Lana Theis on Tuesday alerted businesses in Livingston and Washtenaw counties to a new $409 million Growing MI Business grant program offered by the state Treasury Department to help job providers recover from financial hardship suffered during the pandemic. “Job providers in our district and throughout the state have suffered significant financial losses because of executive orders issued in response to

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Senate adopts Theis resolution affirming parental rights in education

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution affirming its commitment to the fundamental rights of parents to direct the education of their children. “It has never been more important for parents to be involved in their children’s education,” said Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, who chairs the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee and sponsored the resolution. “Michigan students are already struggling with education

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