Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Matt Maddock, a Michigan state legislator, announced the introduction of three new bills in a series of posts on September 4, 2025. The tweets highlight legislative efforts related to student free speech and electric vehicle infrastructure, as well as commentary on government land ownership in Michigan.
In his first post at 17:21 UTC, Maddock stated: "Introduced 3 Bills today.
1. Student Free Press Act. Suppression of conservative free speech is under constant attack and ridicule by the left in schools. This protects free speech and allows students to bring civil action against the suppressor.
2. EV Vehicle Parking Garage https://t.co/tLbOQHn5Zi".
Later that day at 17:40 UTC, Maddock addressed the extent of government land ownership in Michigan: "Did you know Government owns 13,000 square miles or 13.4% of Michigan land? That’s the size of the state of Maryland and every year government buys hundreds to thousands of acres. https://t.co/UA1O7Uh8Hi".
At 19:32 UTC, he commented on political opposition regarding land use: "If the left had their way, they’d make the entire state a State/Federal Park."
Michigan's government currently owns about 13% of its total land area, which is used for purposes such as parks, forests, and public recreation areas. This figure is comparable to the size of Maryland and reflects ongoing debates about public versus private land use within the state.
Maddock has previously focused on issues related to education policy and property rights during his tenure in the Michigan legislature.
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