Johnsen said. “This bill restores accountability and ensures agencies must justify tougher standards with facts.”

“For years, my colleagues and I have raised concerns about how the MEDC operates,” Johnsen said. “When families in my district are scraping to afford groceries and gas, it is outrageous for the state to bankroll luxury coffee makers and international vacations. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, this is unacceptable. We may not agree on much in Lansing, but we should all agree on this. The MEDC should not get another penny until there is real oversight and accountability.”