State Rep. Mike Harris, R-Waterford, recently received one of two Legislator of the Year awards from the MI Retailers. Harris received the award for his work on legislation to combat gift card fraud. Harris is pictured above with his award beside state Rep. Samantha Steckloff, the other award recipient. Photo Courtesy of MI Retailers. ###

decide to go back to work. Many choose some combination of all three. Whatever that choice may be, retirement should never mean less opportunity,” said Harris, R-Waterford. “These years should be lived freely, without fear of losing benefits because a retiree decides to continue serving their communities. At a time when communities are calling for stronger public safety and more efficient government services, we should be clearing a path for experienced professionals to continue serving, even if it’s technically a retirement job.”