State Rep. Mark Tisdel
Recent News About State Rep. Mark Tisdel
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Tisdel Invites Residents to Local Office Hours
State Rep. Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester Hills, is reaching out to the residents of Michigan House District 55 with an invitation to attend his local office hours. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library.According to Tisdel's office, residents are encouraged to participate and share their thoughts or concerns directly with the State Representative. The location for the office hours will be at 500 Olde Town Road in Rochester, specifically in Conference Room A. As highlighted, no appointment is...
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Kuhn, Tisdel Call for Expansion of FOIA Laws in Michigan
State Reps. Tom Kuhn and Mark Tisdel are advocating for the expansion of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the governor's office and the Legislature, as reported on March 14, 2024.Kuhn and Tisdel, sponsors of a bill package aimed at broadening FOIA coverage, emphasized the need for increased government transparency. Kuhn highlighted the importance of the legislation, stating, "A resolution is nice, but how about you move some actual legislation? We have a detailed package of bills that will meaningfully improve the public’s access to information, and...
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Bill to Rename Highway in Honor of Congressman Who Represented Defunct 19th District Approved by House
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved a bill to rename a section of M-150 in Oakland County in honor of former U.S. Rep. William Broomfield, who served in Congress for 36 years. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Mark Tisdel, aims to rename a stretch of the highway as the “William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway.”Tisdel, speaking about Broomfield's legacy, stated, “Thirty-six years in Congress, 32 years as ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he was part of the SALT talks under Reagan – Broomfield was an instrumental player.” He highlighted...
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House Republicans Introduce Plan to Boost Transparency in State Government
House Republicans in Michigan have put forth a plan to enhance transparency in state government by expanding the scope of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to cover all branches of the government. The proposed legislation establishes the Open Government Commission, which will be responsible for overseeing FOIA requests and appeals. State Representative Tom Kuhn, along with several other representatives, introduced the plan.Kuhn emphasized the need for transparency, stating, "All of our state government needs to be subject to FOIA requests, plain and simple. There are...
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House panel approves Rep. Tisdel plan honoring late Oakland County lawmaker
The Michigan House Committee on Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure has unanimously approved a plan to dedicate a highway in honor of the late U.S. Rep. William S. Broomfield. State Rep. Mark Tisdel's House Bill 4705 seeks to rename a portion of Rochester Road as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway." The bill now moves forward for consideration by the full House of Representatives.William S. Broomfield was a prominent figure in both national and state politics. A native of Royal Oak, Michigan, Broomfield served as a state representative, state senator,...
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Rep. Tisdel hosts Community Foundation of Greater Rochester president at State of the State
State Representative Mark Tisdel recently had the honor of hosting Johanna "Jo" Allen, the president of the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, as his guest at the governor's annual State of the State address. The event took place on Wednesday, January 24th, at the Michigan State Capitol.The State of the State address is a significant event where the governor outlines their priorities and goals for the upcoming year. It serves as an opportunity for legislators, community leaders, and citizens to come together and discuss important issues facing the state....
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Rep. Tisdel: Michigan should focus on the fundamentals instead of Hail Mary passes
State Representative Mark Tisdel, a Republican from Rochester Hills, has expressed his concerns about the current state of Michigan in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. Tisdel acknowledges the Governor's optimistic outlook but believes that there is a significant disparity between her rhetoric and the actual data.In his statement, Tisdel highlights the shortcomings of Michigan's education system, stating that it is failing to adequately support students, with the state's high school graduation rate ranking a disappointing 43rd in the...
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Rep. Tisdel: Higher energy prices headed to Michiganders
State Representative Mark Tisdel has expressed concern over the recent authorization of a $368 million rate hike for DTE Energy customers by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The rate hike, which amounts to a 6.4% increase, is expected to result in higher energy prices for residents of Michigan.In a statement, Rep. Tisdel highlighted the costly impact of energy mandates on consumers. He stated, "Mandates come with expensive compliance costs. As the state ramps up new energy requirements, Michiganders' electricity prices will keep ramping up, too. We're already...
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Rep. Tisdel: Ill-advised energy laws set back electric affordability, reliability
State Representative Mark Tisdel expressed his disappointment in the newly signed energy laws in Michigan. These laws, signed by the governor, mandate a shift to less reliable power sources and are predicted to raise electricity costs. Tisdel, a Republican from Rochester Hills, criticized the legislation, stating that it will make electricity unaffordable and unreliable for Michiganders.Tisdel highlighted the impact of the new laws on the state's electricity production. The bills require 100% "clean" electricity production by 2040, which would necessitate costly...
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Rep. Tisdel, colleagues introduce plan to inform parents about school decisions
State Representative Mark Tisdel and a group of legislators have introduced a plan aimed at keeping parents informed about important school decisions that could impact their children. The proposed legislation, House Bill 5330, would require public schools to notify parents of any decisions that may have long-term effects on their child's physical or mental health, academics, or future career.According to Rep. Tisdel, involved and informed parents play a crucial role in the well-being and growth of their children. He believes that collaboration between parents and...