State Rep. Joseph Aragona
Recent News About State Rep. Joseph Aragona
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Selfridge funding was never in danger
House GOP says funding for Selfridge was never really in danger; calls budget process theater
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Whitmer Administration Faces Criticism Over Rent Assistance Program for Illegal Immigrants
House Republican Leader Matt Hall and Housing Subcommittee Republican Vice Chair Joe Aragona have criticized Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Newcomer Rental Subsidy program. The program offers benefits to individuals who entered the country illegally but later claimed asylum after facing deportation.Hall expressed his concerns, stating, “Gretchen Whitmer’s rent subsidy program makes handouts available to illegal aliens who were caught in the country and then claimed asylum to avoid deportation." He further added, "Michiganders shouldn’t have their dollars taken to...
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Rep. Aragona: Iraqi community devastated by horrific fire deserves medical aid
State Representative Joseph Aragona has called on the President of the United States and Congress to provide assistance and medical aid to the community in northern Iraq that was affected by a devastating fire. The fire, which occurred in the city of Qaraqosh/Bakhdida on September 26, 2023, resulted in the death of 132 people and left at least 82 others injured, many of whom suffered severe burns.Rep. Aragona, who introduced House Resolution 148 to bring attention to this tragedy, emphasized the urgent need for medical care for the survivors. He stated, "Surviving victims...
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Rep. Aragona Criticizes Whitmer's Response to Housing Shortage in Michigan
State Representative Joseph Aragona, the Republican vice chair of the Housing Subcommittee, has expressed his concerns regarding Governor Whitmer's response to the housing shortage in Michigan. In a statement issued following Whitmer's State of the State address, Aragona highlighted the need for more than just financial investment to address the issue.Aragona stated, "As Gov. Whitmer claims credit for addressing Michigan's housing problems with federal dollars, we must acknowledge that throwing more and more money at this without fixing our broken bureaucracy won't solve...
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Legislators Introduce Package to Forbid State Spending on Inhumanely Sourced Materials
Reps. Joseph Aragona, Matthew Bierlein, Phil Green, and Gina Johnsen have introduced a package of legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of state funds to purchase materials sourced in an unethical manner. The bills specifically target solar panel and electric vehicle battery components, as well as other products derived from sources involved in forced labor or child labor practices.Rep. Green emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "It states that if you're going to do business in or with the state of Michigan, you must certify that your products are not...