Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative

06/13/2026

Pete Hoekstra is so full of s**t. Apologies to Canada! They paid for the bridge and Trump and our Republican legislature say they want a “deal” for our country (we got it already). That somehow Canadians and the Democratic governor are trying to “box in” Trump. I’m so over Republicans trying to f*** over everyone for the sake of a whiny demented narcissist. Michigan Republicans are hurting Michiganders in their enthusiasm to work for Trump instead of Michiganders.

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Canada and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tried to pressure President Donald Trump into opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony but there is a better deal to be had, on both tolls and property rights, before the span is launched, a top Republican state lawmaker said this week.

Trump administration officials — Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — are “working to try to get us a ramp to open this thing,” House Speaker Matt Hall, who is aligned with the White House, told Crain’s on the sideline of a House session.

“They can’t open this bridge without us, right? They can’t open the bridge without customs. They can’t open this bridge without our partnership. You need a fair deal to do that,” he said.

“This was the Canadian government trying to kind of box Trump in,” he said of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority organizing and abruptly canceling a “significant” announcement planned for Friday, to allow for time to resolve outstanding issues. “The Canadians kind of leak out this story about a bridge opening that none of us knew about. ... Whitmer was doing that, too. They’re trying to put pressure on the administration.”

Read more here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/politics-policy/cdb-matt-hall-gordie-howe-bridg-20260611/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

06/12/2026

06/07/2026

Wayne County delinquent tax relief deadline June 30.

Wayne County Treasurer Urges Homeowners to Enroll in Delinquent Tax Relief Program Before June 30 Deadline

06/05/2026

‼️CHANGE OF LOCATION NOTICE: Our Saturday Constituent Services Event will now be held at Love Rising Lutheran Church in Detroit. Event times and special guests will remain the same. Please reach out to my office at 517-373-0857 with any questions.

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

To say this historic violence and murder is shameful and inhumane is an understatement.

in 1921, the two-day Tulsa Race Massacre began.

A white mob attacked the predominantly Black Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, destroying homes, businesses and entire city blocks of what was known as “Black Wall Street.”

As many as 300 people were killed, thousands were left homeless, and generations of Black wealth and opportunity were erased.

The Tulsa Race Massacre remains one of the deadliest acts of racial violence in U.S. history and a reminder of the lasting impact of white supremacist violence.

05/30/2026

I was out knocking doors and meeting constituents this afternoon and came across this - a table in someone’s front yard offering food and other goods for those in need. Thank you for your generosity and care. is the best.

05/30/2026

I'm a former member of the IBEW Local 58 - Detroit (thanks Detroit PBS!), and a vested member of the AFT-AFLCIO (thanks New York University!). I know from personal experience that unions protect workers on the job and in retirement. This is why I'm supporting the hardworking hourly workers of UAW Local 2093. Their contract with the automotive supplier American Axle (in Three Rivers) expires on Sunday, May 30. They've negotiated in good faith. After almost 20 years of serious pay cuts and concessions to keep the business afloat, workers are seeking to recoup their losses and look toward a future that isn't a struggle for basic needs. Over the last decade, American Axle Mfg (aka Dauch) has enjoyed over $8 billion in profit and its CEO salary is well over a $100 million. It shouldn't be difficult for them to ensure that the people who keep them in business earn a true living wage, are entitled to affordable healthcare, and can look forward to a reasonable retirement. I'm hoping American Axle understands that workforce pride reflects on a business and negotiates a fair contract. Let's hope for good news on Sunday. I'm thankful to be a member of the House Labor Caucus and keep informed about worker issues and advocate for workers throughout Michigan.

Axles are to vehicles what joints are to human bodies: the mechanism that facilitates movement. For parts worker Rosie Dodge, who has worked on a paint line for American Axle & Manufacturing for 10 years, the metaphor is embodied in the work environment. “They just do not treat us like people,” ...

05/29/2026

The next time you wonder why your taxes are so high, ask your Michigan Republican Representatives and Senators why they support a President who has given $40 billion in tax breaks to big business and makes us pick up the tab.

U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.