State Rep. Donni Steele
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Recent News About State Rep. Donni Steele
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Rep. Steele Celebrates City of Auburn Hills' 40th Anniversary
State Rep. Donni Steele, representing Orion Township, expressed her delight in presenting a tribute to the City of Auburn Hills as it celebrated its 40th anniversary on December 31, 2023. Auburn Hills, formed in 1983 through the merger of Pontiac Township and Auburn Heights, holds a special place in Michigan's history and contributes significantly to the state.In recognition of this milestone, Rep. Steele remarked, "The City of Auburn Hills is an indispensable community that contributes so much to Michigan. It's a great honor to celebrate this special milestone with the...
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Sub-zero temps underscore infrastructure needs in Michigan, says Steele
More than 172,000 homes and businesses in Michigan experienced power outages during the recent cold front, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades. According to an article published in the Detroit News, the power loss caused panic among residents, with concerns about staying warm in sub-zero temperatures. State Representative Steele, who also experienced a blackout during the weekend, emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying issues that lead to such outages.Steele expressed his concern over the lack of trust in the electric grid among...
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Rep. Steele: Infrastructure improvements needed to stop mass outages in sub-zero temperatures
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has called for urgent infrastructure improvements to prevent mass power outages during extreme cold weather conditions. This statement comes after more than 172,000 homes and businesses in Michigan were left without power following a winter storm last weekend.Steele, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of investing in the state's grid instead of allocating funds for unreliable renewable energy sources. In her statement, she said, "We must invest in fixing our broken...
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Rep. Steele: Taxpayers’ wallets run dry, can’t stand water rate hike
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has expressed opposition to proposed legislation that would create redundant and expensive low-income water assistance programs funded by higher costs for ratepayers. The plan, which would add $72 million to public water bills each year, has been met with criticism.Steele, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, stated, "Parts of our water infrastructure are falling apart, yet Democrats respond by raising rates to pay for a new program almost identical to what is already in place. The 2023...
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Rep. Steele: Audit report highlights broken, failing unemployment agency
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has criticized the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) in Michigan after a recent audit report revealed failures within the agency. The report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, found that the UIA neglected to investigate improper payments made during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.In response to the audit report, Rep. Steele stated, "Criminals have used the UIA as their personal checkbook. Every dollar sent to the deceased or incarcerated was money that didn't get sent to...
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Rep. Steele: Removing teacher accountability fails our kids
Rep. Donni Steele, a representative from Orion Township, has voiced her concerns regarding recent education policy changes in Michigan. The policy, which was signed by the governor last month, allows teachers' unions to negotiate student performance criteria out of teacher evaluations. Steele argues that this change will have a negative impact on student achievement and is a disservice to the children.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have reported that Michigan students are still lagging behind pre-pandemic achievement levels. In terms of fourth-grade reading...
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Rep. Steele to Host Local Office Hour
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has announced that she will be hosting a local office hour in Bloomfield Hills. The office hour will provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with Representative Steele and discuss any concerns or issues they may have. The office hour is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 22 at Zalman's on Woodward, located at 39475 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and no appointments are necessary to attend. Representative Steele encourages all residents who...
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Rep. Steele: The green energy Grinch is stealing the warmth of Christmas
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has expressed concern over the recent decision by the Michigan Public Service Commission to allow DTE Energy to raise customer rates by $368 million, resulting in a 6.4% increase. Steele believes that this rate hike will have a detrimental impact on vulnerable families, diverting funds that could have been used for holiday celebrations.In a statement, Rep. Steele criticized the governor's green energy plan, stating, "The truth has been revealed about the Grinch's new green energy plan. The governor's...
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Rep. Steele criticizes cherry-picked special elections
Rep. Donni Steele, a Republican representative from Orion Township, has criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for rushing two special elections to fill vacant seats in the Michigan House. The governor announced her plan to fill the seats last Wednesday, giving prospective candidates a very short window of time to file their intent to run.Steele argues that the timeline set by the governor is a clear example of political manipulation. She believes that voters in these communities deserve a fair and honest process, but instead, the governor has found a way to...
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Rep. Steele to host local office hour
State Representative Donni Steele, a Republican from Orion Township, has announced that she will be hosting a local office hour in Auburn Hills. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 5 at Sarah's Coffee from 10 to 11 a.m. The coffee shop is located at 2546 N. Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills.This office hour provides an opportunity for constituents to speak directly with Rep. Steele about any concerns or issues they may have. Unlike a traditional town hall meeting, appointments are not necessary to attend. All are welcome to stop by and engage in a conversation with...