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Yanez Offers Amendment to Cap Salaries of Appointees, State Directors
Amendment would prevent bureaucratic salaries higher than that of governor
State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) offered an amendment to the proposed House omnibus budget today that would impose a cap on compensation and benefits for all state department directors...

Reps. Yanez, Switalski, Roberts, Introduce Plan for Middle-Class Tax Relief
Legislators call for action as Michiganders struggle with new tax laws
State Representatives Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights), Jon M. Switalski (D-Warren) and Sarah Roberts (D-St. Clair Shores) today announced the House Democrats’ plan for middle-class tax relief. The bills, based on...
Statement from State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) on Utica Community Schools negotiating collective bargaining agreements:
“The consistent and drastic funding cuts to our schools are frankly disgusting, and now the House Republicans responsible for this divestment in our kids are doubling down and threatening schools...

State Rep. Yanez Unveils Middle- Class Plan
Lawmakers release response from Listening Tour
State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) held a press conference at Warren City Library to announce Michigan’s Middle Class Agenda, the House Democrat’s plan for helping families, seniors and kids...
Rep. Yanez: Lack of Transparency in EAA Expansion Bill Led to 'No' Vote
House Republicans resist measures to hold EAA accountable to voters
State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) voted against the expansion of the Education Achievement Authority today because he said the bill, House Bill 4369, lacks measures that would hold the...
Rep. Yanez Reads to Macomb County Children
Lawmaker takes part in March is Reading Month event
State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) was at elementary schools in Macomb County on Monday reading to students in honor of March is Reading Month. Yanez read books to third...
Reps. Driskell, Yanez Stand Up for Families, Children
Amendments would have made exemptions for those who need paid leave
LANSING — State Representatives Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline), Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights), members of the House Commerce Committee, offered a series of amendments to House Bill 4249, which would prohibit municipalities...
Rep. Yanez Introduces Bills in Ethics, Accountability and Transparency Package
HBs 4419, 4420 demand disclosure of corporate campaign expenditures
LANSING - State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) announced that he will be sponsoring legislation in a Democratic-sponsored package of ethics, accountability and transparency bills that call for an open...
Driskell, Yanez Concerned Over Latest Blow to Public Health, Working Families
Bill would restrict sick leave provisions for hard-working Michiganders
LANSING — State Representatives Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline) and Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights), members of the House Commerce Committee, heard testimony today on House Bill 4249, which would bar municipalities from...
Rep. Yanez: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Changes Harm Seniors
Republican-backed bills increase cost of insurance
State Representative Henry Yanez (D-Sterling Heights) voted against a proposal today to convert Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan â which covers almost 4.4 million Michiganders â from a nonprofit health...
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