State Representative
Sharon MacDonell
Troy | 56th House District
Serving 90,410 constituents in SW Bloomfield Township, C/N/NW/W/SW/S Troy, W Birmingham, Clawson, N/NE Royal Oak
SharonMacDonell@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2617
Office: N-990 House Office Building
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I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July! #IndependenceDay #july4th
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While the fate of the federal budget bill is uncertain, I am committed to getting the word out about the drastic cuts contained within it. Join us next Monday to hear from organizations that serve our most vulnerable residents about how they would be affected. Federal Cuts Town Hall
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Last week, I recognized Gilda's Club Metro Detroit in Royal Oak as my June Nonprofit of the Month!
We celebrate the staff and volunteers for their unwavering commitment to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Through social and emotional support, they uplift those affected by cancer in our community and never charge a fee. Royal Oak and the surrounding community are fortunate to have such a powerful force of care and compassion in our neighborhood. Congratulations to the entire Gilda's Club team for this modest but well-deserved recognition!
Many thanks to Jeanne Deneweth for nominating Gilda’s Club. If you have a favorite small biz or nonprofit that you'd like to see recognized in the future, please nominate them at the link below!
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July 1 ended not with a bang, but with Speaker Matt Hall's whimper.
The Michigan State House Republican Majority brought us nothing to vote on and missed Michigan's budget deadline. Their failure is Michigan's loss. If they only spent more time working on the budget and less time hanging out in Washington DC, flirting with Trump, maybe we could have gotten something done. And don't let them tell you this is about the senate. House Speaker Matt Hall said he didn't need Democrats to get the job done and then he FAILED MISERABLY. #savePublicEducation #LetsGettoWork #Resist Contact Michigan House Republicans gophouse.org/members and tell them to get to work!
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At the recent Arc of Oakland County's Annual Advocacy Celebration, I participated in meaningful conversations and heard powerful stories about what Medicaid truly means to individuals with disabilities and their families. What I heard wasn’t about politics or budgets, it was about people’s lives, challenges, and hopes. Just read these messages.
I was furious today to hear that the U.S. Senate passed devastating cuts to Medicaid and other social services. These cuts will destroy the lives of thousands of Michiganders with disabilities who rely on this support for everyday life.
It will continue to be my mission to reverse the damage brought by this horrifically cruel decision.
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If Republicans in Washington succeed in cutting Medicaid, thousands of Michiganders with disabilities will suffer. This nonprofit in my district is sounding the alarm. #HandsOffMedicaid
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This week I introduced legislation that would give adults with developmental disabilities and their loved ones more options when finding the support system that's right for them. Court-appointed guardianships are appropriate for some, but not for everyone.
In 2023, Dearborn Heights resident Linda VanWormer became the first Michigander put under a less restrictive arrangement called "supported decision making" by a judge. My legislation would expand this option to all Michiganders with developmental disabilities. Learn more about Linda's powerful story of self-advocacy here: www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/michigan-woman-makes-history-in-guardianship-case-adv...
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No child, adult, or senior deserves to go hungry in the world's richest country. Too bad Republicans disagree. The proposed cuts to SNAP supported by Speaker Matt Hall would cause hundreds of thousands of Michiganders to go hungry. How exactly is this good for our state?
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Today, I stood in solidarity on the Capitol steps with members of the LGBTQ Caucus as they read Rep. Jason Morgan's resolution declaring June 2025 as Pride Month. I’m disappointed by House Republicans’ refusal to adopt the resolution, breaking with years of precedent set by their own prior majorities. I’m proud to stand up for LGBTQ Michiganders and will continue fighting for the equality, dignity, and recognition they deserve.
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Sharon MacDonell IN THE NEWS
MacDonell, Fellow House Democrats Request Legislative Censure of Schriver for Racist Comments
Democratic lawmakers seek action against bigoted Republican denigration of Michiganders of Asian, African and Latin American descent LANSING, Mich., [...]
House Dems Condemn GOP Ploy to Raise Energy Costs, Slash Jobs
Clean Energy and Jobs Act is set to create 130,000 jobs and save Michigan families nearly $300 annually by 2030 [...]
MacDonell on Charges Filed Against Oxford Center Owner and Employees after Fatal Explosion
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2025 — On Jan. 31, the Troy community was heartbroken to learn of the death of [...]
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While the fate of the federal budget bill is uncertain, I am committed to getting the word out about the drastic cuts contained within it. Join us next Monday to hear from organizations that serve our most vulnerable residents about how they would be affected. Federal Cuts Town Hall ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, I recognized Gilda's Club Metro Detroit in Royal Oak as my June Nonprofit of the Month!
We celebrate the staff and volunteers for their unwavering commitment to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Through social and emotional support, they uplift those affected by cancer in our community and never charge a fee. Royal Oak and the surrounding community are fortunate to have such a powerful force of care and compassion in our neighborhood. Congratulations to the entire Gilda's Club team for this modest but well-deserved recognition!
Many thanks to Jeanne Deneweth for nominating Gilda’s Club. If you have a favorite small biz or nonprofit that you'd like to see recognized in the future, please nominate them at the link below!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5LjPPDlF6c9pUgAnkxOCadZkAwL_kHjQcb4ldoEFIMJNHvQ/viewform?fbcli... ... See MoreSee Less
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July 1 ended not with a bang, but with Speaker Matt Hall's whimper.
The Michigan State House Republican Majority brought us nothing to vote on and missed Michigan's budget deadline. Their failure is Michigan's loss. If they only spent more time working on the budget and less time hanging out in Washington DC, flirting with Trump, maybe we could have gotten something done. And don't let them tell you this is about the senate. House Speaker Matt Hall said he didn't need Democrats to get the job done and then he FAILED MISERABLY. #savePublicEducation #LetsGettoWork #Resist Contact Michigan House Republicans gophouse.org/members and tell them to get to work! ... See MoreSee Less
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At the recent Arc of Oakland County's Annual Advocacy Celebration, I participated in meaningful conversations and heard powerful stories about what Medicaid truly means to individuals with disabilities and their families. What I heard wasn’t about politics or budgets, it was about people’s lives, challenges, and hopes. Just read these messages.
I was furious today to hear that the U.S. Senate passed devastating cuts to Medicaid and other social services. These cuts will destroy the lives of thousands of Michiganders with disabilities who rely on this support for everyday life.
It will continue to be my mission to reverse the damage brought by this horrifically cruel decision. ... See MoreSee Less
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If Republicans in Washington succeed in cutting Medicaid, thousands of Michiganders with disabilities will suffer. This nonprofit in my district is sounding the alarm. #HandsOffMedicaid ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
This week I introduced legislation that would give adults with developmental disabilities and their loved ones more options when finding the support system that's right for them. Court-appointed guardianships are appropriate for some, but not for everyone.
In 2023, Dearborn Heights resident Linda VanWormer became the first Michigander put under a less restrictive arrangement called "supported decision making" by a judge. My legislation would expand this option to all Michiganders with developmental disabilities. Learn more about Linda's powerful story of self-advocacy here: www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/michigan-woman-makes-history-in-guardianship-case-adv... ... See MoreSee Less
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No child, adult, or senior deserves to go hungry in the world's richest country. Too bad Republicans disagree. The proposed cuts to SNAP supported by Speaker Matt Hall would cause hundreds of thousands of Michiganders to go hungry. How exactly is this good for our state? ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, I stood in solidarity on the Capitol steps with members of the LGBTQ Caucus as they read Rep. Jason Morgan's resolution declaring June 2025 as Pride Month. I’m disappointed by House Republicans’ refusal to adopt the resolution, breaking with years of precedent set by their own prior majorities. I’m proud to stand up for LGBTQ Michiganders and will continue fighting for the equality, dignity, and recognition they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
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