Paul Junge

is Fighting for a Blue-Collar Agenda That Puts Michigan Families and Small Businesses First

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American Jobs First

Paul Junge will insist that all trade agreements benefit Michigan workers, incentivize companies to bring operations back to Michigan, and reduce the regulatory and tax burden to encourage job creation.

Kristen McDonald Rivet voted against requiring clean energy infrastructure to be manufactured in the United States. [Roll Call 620, 10/26/23]

Affordable American Energy

Paul Junge supports an “all-of-the-above” energy approach that includes more exploration, natural gas, renewables, and safe pipelines like Line 5. Paul encourages private sector innovation toward renewable energy sources rather than government mandates.

Kristen McDonald Rivet voted in favor of a California-style Green New Deal that will raise utility bills by $2,700 annually and damage Michigan manufacturing. [Roll Call 602, 606, 607, 608, 609, and 626; Michigan Capitol Confidential 11-30-23]

Rebuild Michigan Roads, Bridges, and Water Infrastructure

Paul Junge understands that rebuilding our roads, bridges, and water infrastructure is an important role of government. Modernizing infrastructure helps our economy, communities, and improves the quality of life for Michigan families.

Kristen McDonald Rivet voted specifically to spend taxpayer dollars on a corporate welfare fund instead of repairing our roads, bridges, and water infrastructure. [Roll Call 147, 5-14-24; Roll Call 199 and 247 on 5-10-23]

Reduce Tax Burden for Hardworking Families

Paul Junge will fight to reduce the tax burden on hardworking families. He knows families are struggling due to high inflation and wants to make life more affordable.

Kristen McDonald Rivet voted to increase the income tax. Additionally, Senator McDonald Rivet voted against reducing property taxes, against a $500 per child tax credit, and against tax relief for all seniors. [Roll Call 149, 5-14-24; Roll Call 150, 5-14-24; Roll Call 12 and 13 on 1-26-23]

Spend Tax Dollars Wisely

Paul Junge will fight for fiscal responsibility, eliminating waste and abuse, and work to ensure citizens receive value on tax dollars spent.

Kristen McDonald Rivet has spent tax dollars on a $1.2 million swimming pool for a members-only club in Ann Arbor, a $1 million equestrian center in Detroit, $6.2 million pool in Lansing, the ballet, a curling facility, and $900,000 for a cricket field in Troy. Additionally, Senator McDonald Rivet voted against redirecting money from electric school buses to reading tutors for students who fell behind. [Roll Call 272, 5-11-23; Michigan Capitol Confidential, Roll Call 445, 6-28-23]