State Rep. John Roth
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Recent News About State Rep. John Roth
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Michigan House passes bills on tip credit and sick leave
State Representative John Roth, a Republican from Interlochen, has successfully pushed his legislative plan through the Michigan House to restore the tip credit and protect small businesses from paid sick time mandates.
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Republicans introduce bills to address Michigan Supreme Court's tip credit ruling
As the new legislative term began, House Republicans emphasized their commitment to supporting local job providers and employees.
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Northern Michigan lawmakers oppose DNR's solar panel plan
State Senator John Damoose, alongside State Representatives Parker Fairbairn and John Roth, has urged the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to halt its plan to replace over 400 acres of forest near Gaylord with solar panel installations.
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Rep. Roth criticizes Democrats over tipped wage worker policies
State Representative John Roth expressed concerns over the legislative priorities of Democrats during the current lame duck session.
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Rep. Roth votes against repealing Healthy Michigan's work requirements
State Representative John Roth has voted to maintain work requirements for the Healthy Michigan program.
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Rep. Roth criticizes Democrats' inaction on minimum wage ruling affecting restaurants
State Representative John Roth has expressed disappointment with the Democratic leadership in the Michigan state House for not addressing an issue that could significantly impact restaurant workers and small business owners.
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Rep. Roth honors fallen heroes at annual 9-11 memorial ceremony
State Representative John Roth participated in the Michigan House of Representatives' annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony, held on the Capitol lawn.
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Rep. John Roth offers support for Michigan hunters
State Representative John Roth has expressed his support for hunters in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of hunting as a tradition that aids in managing wildlife populations and encourages exploration of the state. Rep. Roth's office is open...
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Rep. Roth announces upcoming local office hours across multiple locations
State Representative John Roth, a Republican from Interlochen, is set to hold local office hours in several towns within his district.
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Michigan Supreme Court ruling prompts concerns over restaurant industry's future
State Representative John Roth expressed concern following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that raises the minimum wage and eliminates the tip credit for certain workers.
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Rep. Roth criticizes Democrats' budget priorities amid Northern Michigan funding concerns
State Representative John Roth has criticized the Democratic Party's budget priorities, highlighting what he perceives as a lack of focus on essential infrastructure projects.
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Rep. John Roth schedules local office hours across three locations
State Representative John Roth, a Republican from Interlochen, has announced plans to hold local office hours in Kalkaska, Fife Lake, and Grawn.
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Roth criticizes fiscal year 2025 budget's impact on Northern Michigan
State Representative John Roth voted against the fiscal year 2025 budget, which was passed by the House in a late-night session.
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Rep. Roth supports plan easing restrictions on sharps container replacements
State Representative John Roth cast his vote on Tuesday in favor of a proposal designed to provide more flexibility for facilities managing medical waste disposal containers for sharps.
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Rep. Roth supports natural preservation funding exceeding $3 million
State Representative John Roth has cast his vote in favor of a plan aimed at funding natural preservation initiatives in Northern Michigan.
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New law extends driving season for historic vehicle owners in Michigan
State Representative John Roth recently marked the passage of a bill designed to extend the driving period for historic car owners in Michigan.
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Rep. Roth: Unemployment agency audit uncovers uninvestigated fraud
State Representative John Roth has called for an overhaul of Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) after an audit revealed failures by the agency to investigate improper payments made during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit, conducted by the Office of the Auditor General, found that the UIA neglected to address fraudulent activities, including payments to inmates and deceased individuals.In response to the audit, Rep. Roth stated, "It doesn't matter how much better UIA leadership says things are; this level of fraud mandates we overhaul the department...