“House Democrats had a clear opportunity to prevent devastating consequences for Michigan’s small businesses and hardworking employees, yet they chose to do nothing,” Rigas said. “By making this statement, we are sending a message that we will not stand by while political games take precedence over the livelihoods of Michiganders.”

“We cannot let these radical changes take effect. If we do, small businesses that have been staples in our communities for generations will be forced to close their doors forever,” Rigas said. “I worked as a server to pay my way through school. Thousands of young people won’t have that same opportunity if we don’t act. I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle can come together and recognize the urgent need to fix this mess. But don’t get me wrong, the radical justices that made this decision are responsible for every single business and job that doesn’t survive this entirely preventable crisis.”

“These senseless killings have left families without fathers and communities less safe,” said Rigas, whose husband is currently enrolled in the police academy. “These brave officers were on the frontlines protecting our communities from violent crime when they tragically paid the ultimate price. My husband will soon be a police officer doing the same job as these three brave men. I cannot imagine the pain I would feel if I were to lose him as these families lost their loved ones. I will forever offer my support and prayers as a mother, wife, and state lawmaker.”

“Without a historic surplus this year, Democrats had to raid somewhere in the state budget to find the funding they needed for their pet projects,” Rigas said. “I’m guessing the fact that kids aren’t old enough to vote played into their decision to gut school safety funding. Michigan students have terrible test scores and face devastating mental health struggles, but Democrats still chose to take away the mental health resources we worked so hard to secure, and instead pay for state-funded tampons.”

“It’s disgusting that a colleague in our own chamber may have misrepresented her status as a small business owner and abused positions of power to steal taxpayer dollars from other small businesses,” said Rigas, R-Caledonia. “I fought to keep my small business open during COVID. A lot of people couldn’t keep their doors open. Claiming relief dollars when you know you don’t qualify is nothing short of criminal.”

“Democrats are going to make us all live like they did on Little House on the Prairie,” said Rigas, R-Caledonia. “Banning central components for household appliances will make it so only the richest people can afford them. We’re all concerned about PFAS, but sloppy legislation like this will have unintended consequences that extend far beyond their intent. Regular people won’t feel very protected while they’re forced to drink spoiled milk and wash their clothes in a nearby river.”

“If Democrats aren’t smart enough to figure out what climate change is themselves, how are local municipalities supposed to do it?” asked Rigas, R-Caledonia. “The City of Portage just faced devastating damage from severe storms. If this program were in place, this reeling community would have to waste time proving climate change caused the tornado that literally destroyed homes before they could receive the resources they need to rebuild. It makes no sense.”

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