State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week helped present Chelsea with a grant for sidewalk improvements within the city. The $130,571 grant from the Southeast Council of Michigan Governments (SEMCOG) will fund new ADA-accessible crosswalks near the corner of Freer Road and Darwin Drive, promoting safety and accessibility for all residents. “I am thrilled to see […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced Jackson has been awarded a state grant to extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail in the city. The $200,000 award from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Shared Streets and Spaces program will extend the MLK Jr. Equality Trail between Detroit Street and Trail Street, immediately north of the downtown […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) this week was presented with the Champion of Free Enterprise award from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her efforts to support Michigan businesses. Schmaltz, a strong advocate for small businesses, expressed her gratitude for the award, emphasizing the importance of local businesses and their employees. “I’m truly […]

A pair of state legislators who serve on the House Health Policy Committee today criticized Democrats in Lansing and the governor over the potential elimination of a key panel dedicated to curbing Michigan’s opioid crisis. A recent report from Bridge Michigan outlines communications between officials with the state’s Department of Health and Human Services and […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today announced that several local organizations and municipalities in her district have been awarded grants through the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). The grants, totaling more than $150,000, will provide essential funding to support arts, culture, and historical programs in the Jackson and Chelsea communities. “These grants reflect the incredible […]

Rep. Schmaltz says everyone deserves to have safe, clean water State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, today announced Jackson has been awarded a $2.7 million state grant to improve the city’s water system. The $2,772,500 award from the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund will help the city replace approximately 6,369 linear feet of water main […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, recently introduced legislation as part of a broader education reform plan aimed at helping Michigan students succeed in school and beyond. The plan focuses on helping students, parents, and teachers through a wide-ranging, cohesive policy strategy. The plan would make schools safer, offer new pathways to graduation and post-high school […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her September office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to share their thoughts, questions, or concerns. No appointments are necessary to attend. This month, Schmaltz will be available […]

Parents and teachers need a break and could be saving money this weekend State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz this week renewed her call for the Legislature to take action to ease the burden on parents stocking up on school supplies for the upcoming school year. Schmaltz, R-Jackson, co-sponsored legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday […]

Representative says the safety and mental health of our kids should be a priority State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz recently held a roundtable with local superintendents who are very concerned about the new state budget and other challenges their districts are facing. Schmaltz, R-Jackson, met with leaders from Jackson, Grass Lake, and Chelsea schools, to discuss […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her July office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to share their thoughts, questions, or concerns. No appointments are necessary to attend. This month, Schmaltz will be available […]

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today questioned why the governor and Democrats in the Legislature did not include money in the new state budget to offer relief to corrections officers and wardens and help attract new officers. The staffing shortage in Michigan prisons has already reached a critical level, and Schmaltz (R-Jackson) said cuts in the […]