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Michigan house panel approves Harris's public safety plan

Rep. Mike Harris testified on April 17 before the House Government Operations Committee about his bipartisan plan aiming to enhance public safety and violence prevention in Michigan.

By Waterford Today | Apr 17, 2025

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Rep. Harris schedules April 21 office hours in Oakland County

State Representative Mike Harris invites north-central Oakland County residents to meet during his office hours scheduled for Monday, April 21.

By Waterford Today | Apr 15, 2025

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Michigan lawmakers push for a public safety funding plan

By Waterford Today | Apr 7, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris participated in a roundtable discussion with law enforcement and community leaders at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters on April 7, 2025.

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Harris advocates bipartisan bills to limit ticket bots and protect Michigan eventgoers from price hikes

By Waterford Today | Apr 1, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has brought attention to his newly introduced plan aimed at maintaining affordable ticket prices by curbing the activities of automated bots that purchase large ticket quantities for resale.

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Michigan Municipal League honors Reps. Harris and McFall as legislators of the year

By Waterford Today | Mar 26, 2025

The Michigan Municipal League has awarded state Representative Mike Harris the 2024 "Legislator of the Year" award.

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Michigan House approves $3B annual investment for road repairs without tax hikes

By Waterford Today | Mar 24, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris, along with the Michigan House, has approved a significant plan to invest over $3 billion annually in road infrastructure across the state without raising taxes or incurring debt.

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Michigan House approves plan to reduce state income tax

By Waterford Today | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has supported a legislative measure aimed at reducing the state income tax rate for Michigan residents and small businesses.

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Bipartisan plan proposes increased funding for Michigan law enforcement

By Waterford Today | Mar 19, 2025

State Representatives Mike Harris and Alabas Farhat have introduced a bipartisan initiative aimed at increasing funding for local law enforcement in Michigan.

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AJG Aerospace plans expansion in Oakland County creating 125 jobs

By Waterford Today | Mar 17, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has announced the planned expansion of AJG Aerospace in Oakland County, which is projected to create 125 new jobs.

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Bipartisan effort renews push for improved Michigan school safety measures

By Waterford Today | Mar 13, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris, alongside bipartisan colleagues, has reintroduced a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing school safety and supporting student mental health in Michigan.

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Independence Township supervisor attends State of the State with Rep. Harris

By Waterford Today | Feb 27, 2025

Rep. Mike Harris, a Republican from Waterford, was accompanied by Independence Township Supervisor Chuck Phyle in the Michigan House of Representatives chamber for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address on Wednesday, February 26,...

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Rep. Mike Harris responds to Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State address

By Waterford Today | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris, a Republican from Waterford, shared his views following Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address.

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Bipartisan plan advances in Michigan legislature protecting workers and small businesses

By Waterford Today | Feb 21, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has supported a bipartisan plan to implement fair earned sick time policies, aiming to protect workers and small businesses from mandates that were set to take effect.

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Bipartisan effort supports Michigan's tipped wage amid legislative negotiations

By Waterford Today | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has cast his vote in favor of a bipartisan initiative aimed at safeguarding the tipped wage for restaurant workers in Michigan.

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Police chiefs honor Rep. Mike Harris as Legislator of the Year

By Waterford Today | Feb 18, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris, R-Waterford, has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police as the Legislator of the Year for 2024.

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Rep. Harris supports legislation banning immediate transition from legislator to lobbyist

By Waterford Today | Feb 14, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris and the House Government Operations Committee have moved forward with a legislative plan aimed at preventing high-ranking state officials from transitioning into lobbying roles immediately after leaving office.

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Michigan House backs resolution restricting funds for sanctuary jurisdictions

By Waterford Today | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Harris, representing Waterford, testified before the House Government Operations Committee in Lansing on February 11, 2025, advocating for House Resolution 19.

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Mike Harris discusses key issues on All Talk with Kevin Dietz

By Waterford Today | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Harris recently participated in an interview on the podcast "All Talk with Kevin Dietz."

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Rep. Harris proposes bill to limit post-office lobbying

By Waterford Today | Feb 6, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris, alongside other Republican legislators, has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at preventing high-ranking state officials from transitioning directly into lobbying roles immediately after leaving office.

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Rep. Mike Harris receives Guardian of Small Business Award

By Waterford Today | Jan 30, 2025

State Representative Mike Harris has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with the Guardian of Small Business Award for his contributions to supporting local businesses and workers in Michigan during the...