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Kalamazoo County: Residents received $500.52 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Kalamazoo County, providing an average of $1,917 per capita to residents.

By Kalamazoo Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Speaker Matt Hall supports dissolving U.S. Department of Education for state control

Speaker Matt Hall recently expressed his support for abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for the return of its powers and responsibilities to individual states.

By Kalamazoo Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Kalamazoo County ranks 74th highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $10,489 in 2022

By Kalamazoo Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kalamazoo County received an average of $10,489 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Michigan.

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Matt Hall announces contests to boost literacy and writing skills

By Kalamazoo Times | Mar 1, 2025

State Representative Matt Hall has announced reading and essay competitions in honor of March is Reading Month.

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Kalamazoo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Kalamazoo Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Kalamazoo County, providing an average of $1,200 per capita to residents.

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Court rules against senate in dispute over delayed bills

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 28, 2025

Speaker of the House Matt Hall has issued a statement in light of the Court of Claims' verdict concerning nine bills that were not forwarded to the governor before the previous legislative session ended. “I’ve been saying since the beginning that...

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Michigan introduces reform plan for legislative transparency and accountability

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Hall Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency Plan (HEAT) has been introduced as a major reform initiative aimed at benefiting Michigan taxpayers by enhancing legislative transparency and accountability.

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Michigan House Speaker pushes Senate Democrats after tipped wage bill passage

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 14, 2025

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall issued a statement regarding the Senate's approval of Senate Bill 8, highlighting its impact on tipped workers and small businesses statewide.

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Speaker Hall addresses tipped wage and sick time negotiations

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 12, 2025

Speaker Matt Hall has expressed his commitment to finding a resolution to the ongoing discussions about tipped wages and earned sick time in Michigan.

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Speaker Hall comments on Governor Whitmer’s road funding announcement

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 10, 2025

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall issued a statement regarding Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent announcement of her road funding initiative.

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House Republicans to review Gov. Whitmer’s budget for impact on taxpayers

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 5, 2025

Speaker Matt Hall has expressed concerns regarding Governor Whitmer's recent budget proposal, emphasizing the significant increase in government spending that has occurred since she assumed office.

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Speaker Hall praises Governor Whitmer's acceptance of transparency measures

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 5, 2025

Speaker Matt Hall expressed satisfaction with Michigan Governor Whitmer's recent acceptance of House Republicans' transparency measures.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kalamazoo County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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Speaker Hall outlines road funding without new taxes

By Kalamazoo Times | Jan 16, 2025

Speaker of the House Matt Hall has revealed a revised plan to fund roads with more than $3.1 billion in annual revenue without the need to increase taxes.

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Speaker-elect accuses GM of "fleecing" amidst Lansing plant exit

By Kalamazoo Times | Dec 2, 2024

Michigan House Speaker-elect Matt Hall expressed his concerns regarding General Motors' decision to exit the Lansing assembly plant.

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Plan to overhaul Michigan's road funding proposed by House Speaker-elect Matt Hall

By Kalamazoo Times | Nov 22, 2024

House Speaker-elect Matt Hall has proposed a substantial plan to address the deteriorating condition of Michigan's roads and bridges, seeking bipartisan cooperation during the Legislature’s lame duck period.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Kalamazoo Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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Political strategist: Austin Marsman is 'not qualified or capable' for MI house seat

By Kalamazoo Times | Oct 2, 2024

Political strategist and former Kalamazoo resident Jason Roe said that District 42 Democratic State Representative candidate Austin Marsman's poor performance as a local government employee renders him unfit to serve in political office.

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Martin Township Supervisor: Marsman put ‘the community at risk’ with handling of radioactive waste

By Kalamazoo Times | 8 months ago

Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep said Austin Marsman, the Democratic candidate for State Representative in District 42, “put himself and others in the community at risk” and “stuck Martin Township with a bill for $10,000” with his handling of toxic materials.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kalamazoo County rise or fall in 2021?

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kalamazoo County received $12.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.