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Wortz proposes bill requiring secretary of state resignation when seeking new office

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced House Bill 4819, which would require the Michigan Secretary of State to resign immediately upon seeking another elected or appointed office.

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Aug 27, 2025

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Michigan House approves highway naming bill honoring Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr

State Representative Jennifer Wortz announced that the Michigan House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 70, which would rename a section of M-34 in Hillsdale County as the Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Aug 20, 2025

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Rep. Wortz criticizes lack of transparency in omnibus bill process

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 30, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Coldwater has issued a statement regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is currently under discussion in the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Rep. Wortz urges Branch County residents' input on new power line project

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 28, 2025

State Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy) has called on Branch County residents to provide feedback to ITC Michigan regarding a new power line project that will run through private properties in the county.

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Rep. Wortz criticizes Michigan Senate Democrats over missed budget deadline

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz criticized Democratic leaders in the Michigan Senate for leaving Lansing on the day of Michigan's statutory budget deadline.

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Rep. Wortz introduces bipartisan bills for insurance-covered group prenatal care

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 27, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced a bipartisan initiative aimed at supporting group prenatal care.

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House panel backs plan easing repeal process for Hillsdale's Sunday bar sale ban

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 26, 2025

The House Committee on Regulatory Reform has given its approval to a bill proposed by Rep. Jennifer Wortz, aimed at allowing local voters in Hillsdale County to repeal the existing ban on Sunday liquor sales at bars and restaurants.

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Rep. Wortz supports new education budget prioritizing student funding

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 12, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz, a Republican from Quincy, has supported a new K-12 education budget plan introduced by House Republicans.

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Constantine Public School District sees decline in number of students ready for college math classes in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.4% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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More White Pigeon Community Schools students ready for college-level math in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 12.5% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Are Mendon Community School District students in 2023-24 ready for college-level math courses?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 12.5% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Are Union City Community Schools students in 2023-24 ready for college-level math courses?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.5% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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How many Centreville Public Schools students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2023-24 school year?

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.7% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Sturgis Public Schools students ranked 2nd highest countywide in college readiness for math in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Fewer Bronson Community School District students ready for college-level math in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 18.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Quincy Community Schools sees decline in number of students ready for college math classes in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.4% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Rep. Wortz announces June 13 office hours in Hillsdale

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has announced that she will be holding community office hours on Friday, June 13.

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Higher college readiness rates in math among Three Rivers Community Schools students in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.3% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Coldwater Community Schools students held highest rank countywide in college readiness for math in 2023-24 school year

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.6% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Rep. Wortz introduces bill addressing eminent domain concerns in Branch County

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | May 27, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced House Bill 4526, aiming to provide property owners with fair opportunities to challenge eminent domain in the context of electric transmission lines.