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Rep. Rigas to hold hearing for small business owners targeted during COVID-19

State Representative Angela Rigas, representing Caledonia, has announced that the Michigan House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government is set to hear testimony from small business owners impacted during the...

By South Kent News | Apr 22, 2025

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Reps Rigas and Meerman scrutinize child welfare investigation practices in committee hearing

State Representatives Angela Rigas and Luke Meerman pressed the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services during a Child Welfare Subcommittee hearing this week.

By South Kent News | Apr 18, 2025

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Rep. Rigas secures cooperation from AG Nessel on Flint records request

By South Kent News | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas of Caledonia has received a commitment from Attorney General Dana Nessel to provide documents related to the Flint Water Crisis prosecutions.

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Michigan House supports resolution against federal control in education

By South Kent News | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas of Caledonia has cast a significant vote supporting the Trump Administration's initiative to return control of education to state governments.

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Rep. Rigas hears critical testimony about Attorney General Dana Nessel

By South Kent News | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) chaired a session of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government, where former Attorneys General Mike Cox and Bill Schuette provided testimony.

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Rep. Angela Rigas introduces mandatory reporting bill for school safety

By South Kent News | Mar 18, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas from Caledonia has introduced a bill aimed at enhancing school safety through mandatory reporting.

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Rep. Rigas requests Flint Water Crisis documents from Michigan Attorney General

By South Kent News | Mar 12, 2025

Rep. Angela Rigas has formally requested documents from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel concerning the Flint Water Crisis.

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Rep. Rigas criticizes Michigan House Democrats over emergency services funding vote

By South Kent News | Mar 6, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas has criticized Michigan House Democrats for their recent decision to vote against a supplemental funding package.

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Rep. Rigas addresses concerns over attorney general’s comments post-State of the State

By South Kent News | Mar 3, 2025

Rep. Angela Rigas has responded to remarks made by Attorney General Dana Nessel following Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent State of the State address.

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Michigan House launches website for oversight committee tips

By South Kent News | Feb 25, 2025

Rep. Angela Rigas has announced the launch of a new website for the Michigan House Oversight Committee, aimed at collecting tips and suggestions for upcoming investigations.

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Rigas supports bipartisan bill protecting Michigan's restaurant workers amid court ruling

By South Kent News | Feb 21, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas has expressed approval for a new bipartisan legislative package designed to protect Michigan's restaurant workers and small businesses.

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Angela Rigas takes key oversight roles in Michigan House

By South Kent News | Jan 30, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas has been appointed to several key oversight committees in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Angela Rigas supports HR 14 for increased budget transparency in Michigan

By South Kent News | Jan 29, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas from Caledonia has announced her support for HR 14, a resolution aimed at increasing transparency in Michigan's budget process.

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Michigan house passes bills on tip credit restoration and paid sick leave flexibility

By South Kent News | Jan 23, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas cast her vote in favor of House Bills 4001 and 4002, marking the first legislative actions of the current term.

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Angela Rigas joins new committee focusing on employee protection and business support

By South Kent News | Jan 9, 2025

State Representative Angela Rigas, a Republican from Alto, has been appointed to the newly established Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses.

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Rigas urges action on Michigan's tipped wage and sick leave reforms

By South Kent News | Dec 14, 2024

State Representative Angela Rigas, representing Caledonia, joined her fellow House Republicans on Friday to call for action on reforms related to Michigan's tipped wage and paid sick leave laws.

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Rep. Rigas criticizes Supreme Court ruling affecting local restaurants

By South Kent News | Jul 31, 2024

State Representative Angela Rigas expressed her concerns following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that will raise the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit for workers such as servers and bartenders.

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Michigan representative urges more resources for police after officer deaths

By South Kent News | Jul 23, 2024

State Representative Angela Rigas has called for increased resources for law enforcement following the recent deaths of several police officers in Michigan.

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Rep. Angela Rigas criticizes new Democrat fiscal year 2025 budget

By South Kent News | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Angela Rigas has voiced her opposition to the recently passed Democrat fiscal year 2025 budget.

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Rep. Rigas requests investigation into Rep. Grant's COVID-19 relief fund discrepancies

By South Kent News | May 25, 2024

State Representative Angela Rigas has formally requested an investigation into State Representative Kristian Grant's tax filings related to COVID-19 small business recovery funds.