James DeSana - State Representative

10/20/2026

I was proud to sign the Vice President’s Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud alongside my fellow members of the Michigan DOGE Task Force.

Michigan taxpayers work hard for their money, and they deserve to know it’s going to the seniors, the disabled, and the families who truly need help, not to fraudsters gaming the system. I’m committed to stopping fraud before payments go out the door and to making sure those who steal from taxpayers are held accountable.

Michigan is joining the fight. 🇺🇸

Members of the Michigan DOGE Task Force have jointly signed the Vice President’s Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud.

Every year, hardworking taxpayers fund programs meant to help citizens in genuine need. Too often, fraudsters and the systems that enable them have abused that generosity. By signing this pledge, Task Force members have committed to doing everything in their power to make sure:

✅ Vulnerable Michiganders, including seniors, the disabled, and those in need, are protected from those who prey on them
✅ Taxpayer-funded programs serve law-abiding Americans, not fraudsters
✅ Agencies and officials coordinate at every level of government to stop fraud before payments go out the door
✅ Convicted fraudsters face justice and are barred from ever receiving taxpayer dollars again

Thank you to the signers for standing up for Michigan taxpayers:
🇺🇸 James DeSana - State Representative
🇺🇸 Gina Johnsen - State Representative
🇺🇸 Rachelle Smit - State Representative
🇺🇸 Donni Steele - State Representative
🇺🇸 Jaime Greene - State Representative
🇺🇸 Jennifer Wortz - State Representative
🇺🇸 Jay DeBoyer - State Representative

Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken from those who need it and from the taxpayers who earned it. Michigan is joining the fight.

09/25/2026

This week, Rep. Amos O’Neal and I held a press conference on our new anti-offshoring bills. The idea is simple: if a company takes Michigan tax dollars through grants, incentives, or corporate giveaways and then ships its call center jobs overseas, it has to notify the state, report how many jobs are affected, and pay back the taxpayer money it received.

Michigan taxpayers deserve their money back, and these jobs belong in America. 🇺🇸

I’ve also come out in support of a 90-day suspension of Michigan’s 52.5-cent gas tax. Prices at the pump are crushing working families, and there’s more than enough pork and wasteful spending in our state budget to cover the difference. The proposal didn’t make it out of committee this week, but I’ll keep pushing to bring it back.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

09/25/2026

If your company takes Michigan taxpayer dollars, those jobs should stay in Michigan. Period.

Today I joined State Representative Amos O'Neal and the Communications Workers of America to introduce legislation that makes it simple: companies that receive state grants, tax incentives, or contracts can’t turn around and ship their call centers overseas.

Too many Michigan families have watched good jobs disappear while the companies that cut them kept cashing checks from Lansing. That ends here. If you want Michigan’s support, you invest in Michigan workers.

This isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue. It’s a Michigan issue. Thank you to Rep. O’Neal and the men and women of CWA for standing up for the workers who answer the phones and keep these companies running.

09/18/2026

15% down, 85% left to go!

The MEDC will eliminate about 15% of its positions in the coming days through layoffs and the elimination of unfilled jobs.

09/16/2026

This week me and my staff were in Washington meeting with our federal partners at the Department of Health and Human Services, & the Department of War.

We also attended the very first Interstate DOGE Council meeting headed up by the Heritage Foundation. We were able to learn a lot about what other states are doing to tackle Waste, Fraud, & Abuse.

09/11/2026

Michigan taxpayers deserve to know exactly how their money is being spent. I fought to end secret pork and insider deals by requiring every budget project to be disclosed 45 days before passage and fully reviewed in public. I’m putting taxpayers first and delivering real value for every dollar.

09/11/2026

Michigan families deserve affordable, reliable energy. I’m fighting to stop utility companies from using your payments for politics, expand our energy options to strengthen the grid, and restore local control over energy projects. It’s time to keep the lights on and lower electric bills for Michigan families.

09/11/2026

Lansing’s insider culture has put lobbyists and political connections ahead of the people for far too long. I passed reforms to stop politicians from immediately becoming lobbyists, end secret nondisclosure agreements, and bring transparency to budget deals. I’m putting you, not the insiders, first.

09/11/2026

Monroe and Downriver families shouldn’t have to compete with Wall Street to achieve the American Dream. I’m fighting to stop large corporations from buying up single-family homes, keep more homes available for local families, and give Michigan homebuyers a fair shot at homeownership.

09/11/2026

Michigan families are paying too much just to stay in their homes. I’m fighting to eliminate state property taxes, lower utility bills, and deliver real, lasting savings homeowners can count on. It’s time to make Michigan more affordable and put money back in your pocket.