State Rep. James DeSana (R-Carleton) today held a press conference announcing the launch of the Michigan DOGE Task Force, a new legislator-led, citizen-focused initiative aimed at improving accountability and efficiency within state government.

Chaired by DeSana, the Michigan DOGE Task Force initiative is dedicated to making government more transparent and responsive to the people it serves. The initiative’s mission is to restore trust in public institutions by identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste, and promoting responsible, taxpayer-first governance at every level of Michigan’s public sector.

“Michiganders deserve a government that works for them, not against them,” DeSana said. “The DOGE Task Force will shine a light on what’s broken, cut through the bureaucracy, and push for real reforms that put the people of Michigan first. This initiative is about accountability, transparency, and delivering results.”

The task force draws its name and inspiration from broader national “DOGE” efficiency efforts, but Michigan’s approach is uniquely homegrown and committed to serving Michigan taxpayers by ensuring government operates efficiently, transparently, and in the best interests of the people it serves.

“We are going to listen to the public and pursue solutions that make a real difference,” said DeSana. “At the end of the day, our job is to protect taxpayers and make this government work better for every Michigander.”

The members of the Michigan DOGE Task Force Initiative are the following: Reps. James DeSana, chair of the task force, Ann Bollin, Steve Carra, Jaime Greene, Jay DeBoyer, Gina Johnsen, Joseph Pavlov, Bill Schuette, Bradley Slagh, Rachelle Smit, Donni Steele, Jason Woolford, and Jennifer Wortz.