State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou

06/21/2026

TOMORROW!! Join me tomorrow (Monday) in Ovid if you want to catch up on all the things happening at the Capitol. I can't wait to see you!

06/21/2026

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the Dads out there!! Whether you are a Cat Dad, Girl Dad, Dog Dad, or any other kind of dad, know that you make the world a kinder place for whomever you are fathering and today we all get to celebrate YOU!! ❤️

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!!

06/17/2026

Happy Pride!!! During this special month, let's take the time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and their invaluable contributions to our state.

Unfortunately, Republican Leadership once again refused to allow Representative Jason Morgan to read his resolution on the House Floor recognizing June as Pride Month in Michigan. Instead, Michigan House Democrats joined on the Capitol steps to read the resolution together, and show our support for LGBTQIA+ Michiganders. I was honored to be asked to read a part of the resolution, and reaffirm my commitment to fighting for a Michigan where everyone can live openly and authentically. 🏳️‍🌈

06/17/2026

I had a great time last night at the Clinton County Corn Growers annual meeting!! The dinner has been held at Voisinet Farms the past few years, an amazing Laingsburg farm that is crucial to Michigan’s corn industry, and located in the 75th House District! Our rural farming communities are the backbone of our state, and I always enjoy hearing from my constituents about how the Michigan Legislature can work to improve our agricultural sector.

06/16/2026

Last night, I joined Patti Vasquez with WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk to discuss Speaker Hall's decision to remove me from my committee assignments last month. The Speaker’s decision to remove me came only one day after I hosted a press conference calling him out for refusing to bring my resolution, HR 284, which seeks an investigation into Interlochen and its ties to Epstein, to the floor for a vote. Speaker Hall has tried to make an example out of me, but unfortunately for him, the Epstein issue is not going anywhere. Since my removal, I have received an overwhelming amount of support from individuals expressing their desire for investigations into Epstein and any of his affiliates. Michiganders want real transparency, accountability, and investigations into Epstein and his ties to our state. No matter how hard Speaker Hall resists this, I will continue to demand a floor vote on HR 284 to help bring transparency and justice to the survivors of child sexual abuse.

Patti Vasquez is joined by Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou, a Democrat representing Michigan's 75th House District (parts of Clinton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties). In May, Tsernoglou was removed from all of her committee appointments by Republican Speaker Matt Hall, one day after hosting....

06/12/2026

As some of you may have seen, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt recently released an AI-generated video that depicts Jocelyn Benson, Governor Whitmer, and other prominent Democrats in fictional situations. Ending with Nesbitt approaching Governor Whitmer while driving a tractor.

AI is being used to depict or incite threats of violence in an already increasing hostile political environment, which is why it is essential to place regulations on AI, especially in political content. Last term, my bill requiring a disclaimer be placed on political deepfake ads was signed into law. We’re seeing how deceptive deepfake videos can be, and why voters must be aware that what they’re watching was manipulated by Artificial Intelligence. We must continue regulating AI to ensure Michiganders are fully informed that what they’re seeing is deceptive material. As we continue to see more political deepfake ads released, my hope is that every campaign and Michigan resident follows the current law by placing a clear disclaimer that the video was created using AI.

The ad shows politicians saying things they have not said publicly and includes AI disclaimers.

06/10/2026

I had the wonderful opportunity to join Michigan Nonprofit Association’s celebration as their Chief Policy Officer, Joan Gustafson, enters retirement!!Joan has been an invaluable advocate for charitable organizations in Michigan, and her tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Throughout her 12 years at MNA, she has been a steadfast champion for civic engagement, and strengthening Michigan’s nonprofit sector. I have loved working with Joan and the rest of the MNA team since entering the Michigan Legislature, and I am so grateful for her dedication to our community. I’m wishing her the best in retirement!!

06/10/2026

It's Michigan strawberry season!! I put some in this pie. What's next?? I'm also looking for more local places to get them....these are from Felzke and they are delicious.

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined me on this beautiful day for my Laingsburg Community Conversation Hour!! We had great discussions about PFAS regulation, voting rights, and caring for our aging population. I have loved having these important discussions, and I hope to see you at my next hour in Ovid on Monday, June 22nd!