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. Jamie Thompson knows every eligible voter should be able to exercise their right to vote freely, secretly, and securely, and have confidence in the results. That’s why the integrity of our elections must always be a priority. Rep. Thompson will continue to work hard to ensure safe and fair elections, to provide assurance that each […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson introduced legislation this week that promotes greater communication and collaboration within state government as it combats Michigan’s opioid crisis. Thompson’s House Bill 5967 requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to share information with the state’s Opioid Advisory Commission when the commission is completing any annual commission reports. Currently, […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said findings from a new audit report into a state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) program responsible for child placement and care provide more proof that Michigan should be better prioritizing child welfare. The review from the nonpartisan state Auditor General’s office (OAG) examined the effectiveness of Michigan’s […]

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Jamie Thompson speaks at a graduation ceremony for nursing program students at Dorsey College on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Thompson, who is a Licensed Practical Nurse, also spoke at the college’s 2024 nurses pinning ceremony. She serves on the House Health Policy Committee and the House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, today expressed serious concerns for communities and families she represents in Wayne County following another hastily reported, large-scale waste dump that has been planned for a site in Belleville. “It’s time to stop treating Wayne County as America’s dumping ground,” Thompson said. “Once again, the state is sitting by […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, this week reiterated the urgent need for legislative action on plans she’s sponsored that will help make life more affordable for people in Monroe and Wayne counties. Thompson has co-sponsored legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday on back-to-school products during the third weekend of August, but it […]

On the heels of more concerning information regarding the viability of Michigan’s child welfare system, state Rep. Jamie Thompson today said immediate improvements are needed to protect children and that continuing to do nothing only endangers them further. Michigan’s nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General recently issued a follow-up report that detailed continued procedural shortcomings […]

The following column was published by the Southgate News-Herald on Sunday, June 30 In over 18 months representing our families and communities in Wayne and Monroe counties, one priority in particular people have shared with me has been common: costs. From child-care, groceries, keeping up their home and many other everyday expenditures, people are really […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, issued the following statement after voting against House Bill 5803 on Tuesday, June 25. The proposal raids more than $600 million from Michigan’s public school teachers’ retirement fund, commonly known as MPSERS, to help pay for other projects. MPSERS is currently underfunded by more than $34 billion: “As every […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson today said efforts to remove regional mass transit opt out capabilities from communities in Wayne County will threaten people with a tax hike and strip local control away from areas that are already clear where they stand. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans recently disclosed that he is working with state legislators […]

State Rep. Jamie Thompson, of Brownstown, issued the following statement after an incident in Taylor and Brownstown last week. Thompson represents Brownstown and part of Taylor as part of the 28th House District: “On Thursday, June 6th, an attempted traffic stop near Southland Mall escalated into a high-speed chase involving Taylor Police, the DEA, and […]