Jase Bolger

Current President & CEO, West Michigan Policy Forum.
Former Speaker of the MI House of Representatives (2011-2014).

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

MI is falling behind. Bold policy can drive us ahead. Our workers and our kids aren’t asking for the lowest common denominator. They’re asking for a future worth staying for — and we owe them the courage to deliver it. @WMPF @DetNewsOpinion https://t.co/UrhoUMGegO

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

@CraigDMauger Under RTW unions remained free to make their case, but workers became free to make their choice. Why oppose that? Other than for partisan politics… @WMPF

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

It’s Tax Day. Please…call your elected officials and urge them to balance their budget with what they already take. Proposals to spend more will cost you more (whether directly or indirectly.) There are simple ways for them to fund obligations, prioritize key services and protect working families’ household budgets. And, your call will be unique; nearly every other call they field will urge them to spend more…which will cost you more. https://t.co/pPDFqHzCOm

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

@GovWhitmer Nice! It’s not every day you run into a guy named Jase. But, when you do you’ll find he’s nice, fun and indeed loves Michigan! Welcome (back) to Michigan, Jase! @GovWhitmer @joshandjase

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

@Cpoks1 You might even say her “lived experience” or “her truth”

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

Huh, if you raise taxes on success, then success goes elsewhere? And, they take tax dollars, jobs and better for workers with them: “The fact is that I need people who are high net worth to support the generous social programs that we want to have in our state,” (NY Governor) Hochul added... but she said if they really want to help, “maybe the first step should be go down to Palm Beach and see who you can bring back home, because our tax base has been eroded.” @WMPF @crainsdetroit @DetNewsOpinion https://t.co/n0rIuzrrJE

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

@Cpoks1 You are not arguing against me; your argument is against NY Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

@joeey_shiesty04 You are not arguing against me; your argument is against NY Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

"A San Francisco-based foundation that funds liberal causes has given over $900,000 to two Michigan committees that are organizing 2026 ballot drives to create a graduated income tax...The Tides Foundation contributions, which encompass the vast majority of the groups' receipts, were disclosed in campaign-finance reports submitted by Invest in MI Kids...Over 99% of Invest in MI Kids' funding was from Tides." https://t.co/M8LRQL3ZNO

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

Interesting point: “If income and wealth can move, cities must focus on what cannot: land and property, consumption and entertainment, visitors and tourism, commuters and employment, companies that operate locally and anchor institutions that are rooted in place.”https://t.co/pBinuKbaEI via @WSJ

[Sarah Anderson @SarahKAnderson]

As @SpeakerBolger says, our kids can't read and "spending without reform is not compassion; it is abuse."

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

So well put by @alimarie12 offering clear differences over time from children of the same family through shifting policies: "When testing resumed, the Legislature repealed the law’s accountability and retention provisions. As one educator described it to me, the state removed the “gift of time” for students to receive the instruction they needed before moving on." @WMPF https://t.co/DthMsWt3EY

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

Great creativity and production happening in Michigan, including West Michigan Policy Forum members. Keep climbing higher in 2026, everyone! https://t.co/M8C4lLMjwp

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

WMPF Chair John Kennedy: Michigan’s future depends on moving away from the failed favoritism of the past and embracing reforms that reward real job creation, foster broad-based growth and deliver results for all Michigan families. Our state, and the people who live here, deserve better. @WMPF https://t.co/QQ5bhm9nii

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

Opinion | Michigan taxpayers are paying more and getting less in education - Michigan’s education woes aren’t due to a lack of funding; they stem from a lack of focus. Let’s demand results and turn around the rising cost of failure. Taxpayers deserve more. Our kids need better. https://t.co/eaBGIUnW8y @WMPF @BridgeMichigan

[The Detroit News @detroitnews]

Q&A: Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott on Michigan's proposed 'millionaire tax': 'People are gonna move' https://t.co/yCz7gRNZKR

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

We know past efforts have been expensive for taxpayers and unsuccessful for job creation. More of the same would be the definition of insanity. Kudos to the MI House for offering a plan that doesn't favor an industry, a company, or the politically connected but instead relieves burden for anyone who would create careers with above-average pay in Michigan: https://t.co/X5BcGZauBB via @detroitnews @WMPF @DetNewsOpinion @RepMattHall

[Jase Bolger @SpeakerBolger]

Kennedy: These absurd realities are not exceptions, they’re the regular result. This is not economic development. Its political favoritism cloaked in empty promises for jobs…Enough with the gimmicks. It’s time to stop subsidizing failure and start providing the ingredients for real growth. We must create a climate where anyone with a dream and a work ethic can grow in Michigan. https://t.co/TTj7C21Hyc via @detroitnews @WMPF @DetNewsOpinion