State Representative
Noah Arbit
West Bloomfield | 20th House District
Proudly serving 93,017 constituents throughout West Bloomfield, eastern Commerce, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, and northwestern Bloomfield
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This is importantDario Amodei, who co-founded Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot, called for a global slowdown of artificial intelligence development in a 3,800-word essay on Saturday. His appeal for a pause follows months of escalating concerns across the technology industry. nyti.ms/3UOvCOi
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Rosh HaShanah feels different this year. 5786 has been filled with too much turmoil and heartache for our Jewish community — globally, in Israel, across the U.S., in Michigan, and here in West Bloomfield in particular.
Ever since I was a teenager, I have always looked forward to our chaggim (Jewish High Holidays). Everything seems to slow down during this time, giving us an opportunity to reflect and re-focus on the most important things in life: family, faith, and of course, food.
Growing up, it felt amazing and incredible to me the way West Bloomfield seems to pause, and Walnut Lake Road slows to a crawl — with West Bloomfield Police driving traffic and keeping us safe. It felt remarkable to see just so many people doing the same thing at the same time, emerging from their homes to usher in the Jewish New Year. And then, after the service, grabbing donuts and cider at Franklin Cider Mill, which under no circumstances depressed my appetite for Mom’s brisket and Bubbie’s lukshen kugel.
It’s a ritual I always took for granted. This year, not so much. To be able to observe Rosh HaShanah safely and in peace inside the sanctuary at Temple Israel alongside my family, and so many constituents, is a privilege I will not take for granted this year or ever again.
I also know that our Jewish community is extremely divided right now, due to the upcoming election. I come to social media and all I see are good Jews tearing each other apart over how they are planning to vote. Of course, the stakes are extremely high. But, how individual Jews evaluate those high stakes and the consequences of their vote will differ. In 5787, I hope we will resolve not to attack each other for our differences, but come together despite them, and work to uplift our community and fight the perverse hatred, conspiracism, and extremism that threatens all Jews, no matter where we stand. In 5787, may we stop calling each other kapos or bad Jews or sellouts.
Instead, may we lead with curiosity and acceptance that we are a diverse community. And may we embrace the teaching that the world stands on three pillars: תורה (devoutness), עבודה (service), and גמילות חסדים (acts of lovingkindness).
For me, I am thinking about how, in this new year, I can re-dedicate myself to serving those around me more often and in more ways, with acts of lovingkindness. To those I have wronged or harmed, I ask your forgiveness, and know that I will seek to better myself in 5787.
To our Jewish community, I wish you a happy, healthy, and sweet new year! L'shanah tovah u’metukah!
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I was only five years old and in first grade on 9/11. I barely remember anything. I just remember what my parents told me afterwards. Seeing the testimonies and reflections of constituents across our community, and listening to the last phone calls of people on Flight 93 has made me emotional today. I hope days like today can help us reflect and find unity of purpose again, as Americans, whether we vote red or blue. We must aspire to be, once again; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
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This is truly horrifying and tragic. My thoughts are with the families of these poor kids. It is past time for the State Legislature to act on regulating e-bikes. I have been in contact with West Bloomfield Parks about this growing issue, and have personally experienced minors on e-bikes zooming past me at dangerous speeds on the West Bloomfield Trail. That’s why I co-sponsored Rep. Skaggs’ HB 6166 establish stricter safety regulations and clearer state definitions for e-bikes and electric scooters. I hope that the Legislature will take up this critical legislation before more innocents get hurt.
Two teens critical after crash between e-moto, truck in Bloomfield Twp.
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Two 13-year-olds were in critical condition on Labor Day evening after a crash between an e-moto and a truck in Bloomfield Township.6 CommentsComment on Facebook
To anyone in West Bloomfield, Commerce, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake who is STILL without power, please send your name and address to [email protected] and we will contact DTE on your behalf.
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My constituents are right to be furious with DTE for the ongoing outages after last week’s storm. Even accounting for the strain extreme weather events exert on electrical infrastructure, the poor level of service rendered by DTE to our communities is exceptionally egregious. No one should tolerate underperforming utilities; not the new mother in Commerce who is forced to bring her newborn directly from the hospital to a hotel, and not the man in West Bloomfield who relies on electricity for equipment to manage a serious health condition.
It has long been DTE’s responsibility to invest in strengthening the electrical grid within its service area and to perform mitigation measures like tree-trimming in order to reduce outages during extreme weather events. With DTE’s record-breaking $1 billion in profits last year, consecutive applications for rate hikes, and new ‘time-of-day’ fee schedule, residents are right to question why their service quality remains so poor.
I join with my constituents and municipal leaders across West Bloomfield, Commerce, and the Lakes in demanding answers and accountability from DTE, and urge the House Energy Committee to immediately invite DTE’s corporate leadership to testify and begin the legislative work necessary to hold DTE accountable for increased service quality to Southeast Michigan families. Finally, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the linemen and electrical workers who have worked day and night in difficult conditions to help bring power back to our communities.
West Bloomfield residents frustrated by days-long power outages after powerful storms
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Lawmakers unveil plan to expand primary care access in Michigan
Lawmakers unveil plan to expand primary care access in Michigan
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The Michigan State Medical Society says nearly one in three Michigan patients cannot get in to see a primary care doctor when they need one.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Finally, a renaming effort I can get behind!It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton. DETAILS ⬇️
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This is importantDario Amodei, who co-founded Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot, called for a global slowdown of artificial intelligence development in a 3,800-word essay on Saturday. His appeal for a pause follows months of escalating concerns across the technology industry. nyti.ms/3UOvCOi ...
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Rosh HaShanah feels different this year. 5786 has been filled with too much turmoil and heartache for our Jewish community — globally, in Israel, across the U.S., in Michigan, and here in West Bloomfield in particular.
Ever since I was a teenager, I have always looked forward to our chaggim (Jewish High Holidays). Everything seems to slow down during this time, giving us an opportunity to reflect and re-focus on the most important things in life: family, faith, and of course, food.
Growing up, it felt amazing and incredible to me the way West Bloomfield seems to pause, and Walnut Lake Road slows to a crawl — with West Bloomfield Police driving traffic and keeping us safe. It felt remarkable to see just so many people doing the same thing at the same time, emerging from their homes to usher in the Jewish New Year. And then, after the service, grabbing donuts and cider at Franklin Cider Mill, which under no circumstances depressed my appetite for Mom’s brisket and Bubbie’s lukshen kugel.
It’s a ritual I always took for granted. This year, not so much. To be able to observe Rosh HaShanah safely and in peace inside the sanctuary at Temple Israel alongside my family, and so many constituents, is a privilege I will not take for granted this year or ever again.
I also know that our Jewish community is extremely divided right now, due to the upcoming election. I come to social media and all I see are good Jews tearing each other apart over how they are planning to vote. Of course, the stakes are extremely high. But, how individual Jews evaluate those high stakes and the consequences of their vote will differ. In 5787, I hope we will resolve not to attack each other for our differences, but come together despite them, and work to uplift our community and fight the perverse hatred, conspiracism, and extremism that threatens all Jews, no matter where we stand. In 5787, may we stop calling each other kapos or bad Jews or sellouts.
Instead, may we lead with curiosity and acceptance that we are a diverse community. And may we embrace the teaching that the world stands on three pillars: תורה (devoutness), עבודה (service), and גמילות חסדים (acts of lovingkindness).
For me, I am thinking about how, in this new year, I can re-dedicate myself to serving those around me more often and in more ways, with acts of lovingkindness. To those I have wronged or harmed, I ask your forgiveness, and know that I will seek to better myself in 5787.
To our Jewish community, I wish you a happy, healthy, and sweet new year! L'shanah tovah u’metukah! ...
14 CommentsComment on Facebook
I was only five years old and in first grade on 9/11. I barely remember anything. I just remember what my parents told me afterwards. Seeing the testimonies and reflections of constituents across our community, and listening to the last phone calls of people on Flight 93 has made me emotional today. I hope days like today can help us reflect and find unity of purpose again, as Americans, whether we vote red or blue. We must aspire to be, once again; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 ...
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Story time! 📖 ...
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This is truly horrifying and tragic. My thoughts are with the families of these poor kids. It is past time for the State Legislature to act on regulating e-bikes. I have been in contact with West Bloomfield Parks about this growing issue, and have personally experienced minors on e-bikes zooming past me at dangerous speeds on the West Bloomfield Trail. That’s why I co-sponsored Rep. Skaggs’ HB 6166 establish stricter safety regulations and clearer state definitions for e-bikes and electric scooters. I hope that the Legislature will take up this critical legislation before more innocents get hurt.
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Two teens critical after crash between e-moto, truck in Bloomfield Twp.
www.detroitnews.com
Two 13-year-olds were in critical condition on Labor Day evening after a crash between an e-moto and a truck in Bloomfield Township.6 CommentsComment on Facebook
To anyone in West Bloomfield, Commerce, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake who is STILL without power, please send your name and address to [email protected] and we will contact DTE on your behalf. ...
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
My constituents are right to be furious with DTE for the ongoing outages after last week’s storm. Even accounting for the strain extreme weather events exert on electrical infrastructure, the poor level of service rendered by DTE to our communities is exceptionally egregious. No one should tolerate underperforming utilities; not the new mother in Commerce who is forced to bring her newborn directly from the hospital to a hotel, and not the man in West Bloomfield who relies on electricity for equipment to manage a serious health condition.
It has long been DTE’s responsibility to invest in strengthening the electrical grid within its service area and to perform mitigation measures like tree-trimming in order to reduce outages during extreme weather events. With DTE’s record-breaking $1 billion in profits last year, consecutive applications for rate hikes, and new ‘time-of-day’ fee schedule, residents are right to question why their service quality remains so poor.
I join with my constituents and municipal leaders across West Bloomfield, Commerce, and the Lakes in demanding answers and accountability from DTE, and urge the House Energy Committee to immediately invite DTE’s corporate leadership to testify and begin the legislative work necessary to hold DTE accountable for increased service quality to Southeast Michigan families. Finally, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the linemen and electrical workers who have worked day and night in difficult conditions to help bring power back to our communities.
...
West Bloomfield residents frustrated by days-long power outages after powerful storms
www.wxyz.com
West Bloomfield residents are expressing frustration over ongoing power outages, days after powerful storms knocked out electricity across the area2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Lawmakers unveil plan to expand primary care access in Michigan ...
Lawmakers unveil plan to expand primary care access in Michigan
www.wnem.com
The Michigan State Medical Society says nearly one in three Michigan patients cannot get in to see a primary care doctor when they need one.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Finally, a renaming effort I can get behind!It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton. DETAILS ⬇️ ...
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