Fight for Jobs

Creating new jobs and attracting entrepreneurs will only happen if we make Michigan one of the best states in the nation for companies to innovate, invest and create. House Republicans are committed to getting Michigan's economy back on track, and we're working every day to make Michigan a magnet for new jobs and investment.

House Republicans will fight attempts by Governor Granholm and House Democrats to raise taxes on families, our small businesses and entrepreneurs. Raising taxes on struggling families and job providers will only prolong our economic troubles.

Reform Government

There are only two ways for Michigan to fix its budget deficit. Either government reforms and tightens its belt, or families will be forced to tighten theirs. Michigan families are already struggling with a tough employment and housing market, and the last thing we should do is ask them to pay more to fund a bloated state bureaucracy.

Our automakers and major job providers have been forced to restructure and reform their operations to compete in a global economy - and so must state government. House Republicans are dedicated to reforming government to ensure that every taxpayer dollar is wisely spent.

Improve Education for Every Child

Attracting the high paying jobs of the future begins with developing a highly skilled and educated Michigan work force. From kindergarten through college, House Republicans are committed to providing the resources necessary to guarantee that every Michigan child has the opportunity to succeed in the classroom.

But funding is only half of the equation. House Republicans will demand accountability to ensure our investments go into the classroom to lower class sizes, improve test scores and prepare our students for the global economy.

The Michigan Quality of Life

For generations, Michigan was revered as a state with high paying jobs, unparalleled natural resources and a quality of life that attracted workers and families from around the globe. This legacy is in danger today as thousands of our best and brightest young workers leave our peninsulas for jobs and opportunities in other states.

To uphold our proud legacy and regain our status as a beacon for families, Michigan must renew its commitment to being the best place to work, live and raise a family. That means government is accountable and provides services to the taxpayer at a reasonable cost, an education system that puts dollars into the classroom to prepare students for the jobs of the future and an economic climate that cultivates the next generation of entrepreneurs who will define our economy in the next century.