The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
State Representative
Betsy Coffia
Traverse City | 103rd House District
Serving 93,426 constituents in Acme Township, East Bay Township, Traverse City, Peninsula Township, Garfield Township, Long Lake Township, Almira Township, Platte Township, Empire Township, Glen Arbor Township, Cleveland Township, Kasson Township, Solon Township, Elmwood Township, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Leland Township, Suttons Bay Township, Leelanau Township
BetsyCoffia@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-3817
Office: S-1387 House Office Building
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I am devastated to hear of the murder of Minnesota State Representative and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shooting of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife early this morning. All four were shot at their homes in what investigators are calling politically motivated shootings by an individual impersonating a police officer. They found a manifesto in his vehicle with a list of other lawmakers he planned to target.
My heart goes out to their families and I’m hoping for healing for Sen. Hoffman and his wife.
I condemn this and all acts of political violence and urge all Americans of good conscience to join me in doing the same and uplifting the families and praying for healing for the survivors.
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As your state representative, it's my job to work with colleagues across the state to pass a final budget for the sake of Michigan's kids. When House Republicans introduced their school aid budget, which cuts funding for rural classrooms and busing, I stood up to amplify the voices for northern Michigan's rural school districts, students, educators, and families.
Republicans tried to silence me and the concerns of rural school leaders from our community. I am willing to work across the aisle to provide the necessary funding for Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse County schools, but Republicans must as well. This Republican budget defunds crucial programs for kids and families like school safety, mental health, universal breakfast and lunch and strips out the rural school transportation equity formula I successfully championed in the past two state budgets – which is why I voted no.
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Media Release: Keep Measles Out of Lower Northern Michigan! 📢
With the recent increase in measles cases in both the U.S. and Michigan, we are encouraging residents and visitors to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date.
To make it easy for you, we’re hosting a walk-in clinic on June 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00 p.m.) at the health department. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
To view the media release or to learn more information about our immunization program, visit our website www.gtcountymi.gov/Health-Department or call our team at 231-995-6131.
See you there! 🌟
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When we fund education, we fund opportunity. Our House Dem Education Vision opens doors for the students who travel the farthest by investing in school district transportation costs in isolated and rural school districts. Our students still deserve equal opportunity.
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We’re so pumped to be hosting a REPAIR CAFE with the Traverse Area District Library on JUNE 14 ▫️ 10am-2pm @ the Main Library 610 Woodmere Ave. 🪚🪡
The Repair Cafe is place FIX YOUR BROKEN ITEMS —clothing, bicycles, small appliances, furniture, and more—WITH HELP FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS for FREE.
You bring your broken items and we pair you with a sweet repair volunteer based off of your needs. Work along side your new best friend (repair volunteer) to LEARN HOW TO FIX your item.
All of the tools needed for basic repairs will be provided, but if there’s a specialty tool you have, please bring it!
WHAT CAN I BRING FOR REPAIR? Small to medium sized items that could be repaired using basic hand tools like: bikes, clothing, wooden objects, wicker, ceramics, furniture, small household appliances (blenders, alarm clocks, vacuums etc.), toys, lamps, and knitwear. Please no electronics like phones, computers, tablets or TVs or oversized items that cannot be easily carried by a team of two.
Gather your broken stuff and bring it to the cafe!
Find answers to all of your questions at greendoorfolkschool.com/repair-cafe/
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Get help fixing your broken items at the June 14 Repair Cafe at Traverse Area District Library Main Library - 610 Woodmere Ave.
10 am - 2 pm
What's a repair cafe?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Repair Café Traverse City and give it a second life.
This free, donation-based community event pairs attendees with skilled volunteers who help repair household items—from electronics and clothing to bicycles and furniture. You bring the item. We provide the tools. Our volunteers bring the know-how.
www.tadl.org
One day only, Saturday June 14 Main Library - 610 Woodmere Ave. 10 am - 2 pm What's a repair cafe? Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Repair...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Want to let families know about a program this summer for FREE MEALS for kids! "There's no stipulations. Any child, any adults up to age 26 that are developmentally disabled, they can come in and just get a free meal. It does not matter," Here are the GT county ones participating:
East Bay Branch Library
1989 Three Mile Road Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Tuesday – Friday
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Interlochen Public Library
9411 10th St. Interlochen, Michigan 49643
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Kingsley Branch Library
213 S. Brownson Ave. Kingsley, Michigan 49649
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Traverse City Main Library
610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM upnorthlive.com/news/local/libraries-in-northern-michigan-offer-free-summer-lunches-to-combat-hunger
See this map for more resources for food: www.feedwm.org/findfood/
upnorthlive.com/news/local/libraries-in-northern-michigan-offer-free-summer-lunches-to-combat-hun...
Libraries in Northern Michigan offer free summer lunches to combat hunger
upnorthlive.com
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — As the school year ends, many families in Northern Michigan face the challenge of providing meals for their children without access to fr0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I enjoyed visiting the Traverse City Child and Adolescent Health Center at the Career Tech Center in Traverse City to learn more about how they are providing health care for students across the region as part of the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan. Now more than ever, we must support those who help set up our kids for success. Our future is only as bright as the tools we give the next generation, and I want to see our state thrive for decades to come.
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I am devastated to hear of the murder of Minnesota State Representative and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shooting of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife early this morning. All four were shot at their homes in what investigators are calling politically motivated shootings by an individual impersonating a police officer. They found a manifesto in his vehicle with a list of other lawmakers he planned to target.
My heart goes out to their families and I’m hoping for healing for Sen. Hoffman and his wife.
I condemn this and all acts of political violence and urge all Americans of good conscience to join me in doing the same and uplifting the families and praying for healing for the survivors. ... See MoreSee Less
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
As your state representative, it's my job to work with colleagues across the state to pass a final budget for the sake of Michigan's kids. When House Republicans introduced their school aid budget, which cuts funding for rural classrooms and busing, I stood up to amplify the voices for northern Michigan's rural school districts, students, educators, and families.
Republicans tried to silence me and the concerns of rural school leaders from our community. I am willing to work across the aisle to provide the necessary funding for Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse County schools, but Republicans must as well. This Republican budget defunds crucial programs for kids and families like school safety, mental health, universal breakfast and lunch and strips out the rural school transportation equity formula I successfully championed in the past two state budgets – which is why I voted no. ... See MoreSee Less
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Media Release: Keep Measles Out of Lower Northern Michigan! 📢
With the recent increase in measles cases in both the U.S. and Michigan, we are encouraging residents and visitors to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date.
To make it easy for you, we’re hosting a walk-in clinic on June 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00 p.m.) at the health department. No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
To view the media release or to learn more information about our immunization program, visit our website www.gtcountymi.gov/Health-Department or call our team at 231-995-6131.
See you there! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
When we fund education, we fund opportunity. Our House Dem Education Vision opens doors for the students who travel the farthest by investing in school district transportation costs in isolated and rural school districts. Our students still deserve equal opportunity. ... See MoreSee Less
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Heads up! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re so pumped to be hosting a REPAIR CAFE with the Traverse Area District Library on JUNE 14 ▫️ 10am-2pm @ the Main Library 610 Woodmere Ave. 🪚🪡
The Repair Cafe is place FIX YOUR BROKEN ITEMS —clothing, bicycles, small appliances, furniture, and more—WITH HELP FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS for FREE.
You bring your broken items and we pair you with a sweet repair volunteer based off of your needs. Work along side your new best friend (repair volunteer) to LEARN HOW TO FIX your item.
All of the tools needed for basic repairs will be provided, but if there’s a specialty tool you have, please bring it!
WHAT CAN I BRING FOR REPAIR? Small to medium sized items that could be repaired using basic hand tools like: bikes, clothing, wooden objects, wicker, ceramics, furniture, small household appliances (blenders, alarm clocks, vacuums etc.), toys, lamps, and knitwear. Please no electronics like phones, computers, tablets or TVs or oversized items that cannot be easily carried by a team of two.
Gather your broken stuff and bring it to the cafe!
Find answers to all of your questions at greendoorfolkschool.com/repair-cafe/ ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Get help fixing your broken items at the June 14 Repair Cafe at Traverse Area District Library Main Library - 610 Woodmere Ave.
10 am - 2 pm
What's a repair cafe?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Repair Café Traverse City and give it a second life.
This free, donation-based community event pairs attendees with skilled volunteers who help repair household items—from electronics and clothing to bicycles and furniture. You bring the item. We provide the tools. Our volunteers bring the know-how.
... See MoreSee Less
2025 Repair Cafe
www.tadl.org
One day only, Saturday June 14 Main Library - 610 Woodmere Ave. 10 am - 2 pm What's a repair cafe? Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Repair...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Want to let families know about a program this summer for FREE MEALS for kids! "There's no stipulations. Any child, any adults up to age 26 that are developmentally disabled, they can come in and just get a free meal. It does not matter," Here are the GT county ones participating:
East Bay Branch Library
1989 Three Mile Road Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Tuesday – Friday
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Interlochen Public Library
9411 10th St. Interlochen, Michigan 49643
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Kingsley Branch Library
213 S. Brownson Ave. Kingsley, Michigan 49649
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Traverse City Main Library
610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM upnorthlive.com/news/local/libraries-in-northern-michigan-offer-free-summer-lunches-to-combat-hunger
See this map for more resources for food: www.feedwm.org/findfood/
upnorthlive.com/news/local/libraries-in-northern-michigan-offer-free-summer-lunches-to-combat-hun... ... See MoreSee Less
Libraries in Northern Michigan offer free summer lunches to combat hunger
upnorthlive.com
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — As the school year ends, many families in Northern Michigan face the challenge of providing meals for their children without access to fr0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I enjoyed visiting the Traverse City Child and Adolescent Health Center at the Career Tech Center in Traverse City to learn more about how they are providing health care for students across the region as part of the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan. Now more than ever, we must support those who help set up our kids for success. Our future is only as bright as the tools we give the next generation, and I want to see our state thrive for decades to come. ... See MoreSee Less
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