State Representative
Brenda Carter
Pontiac | 53rd House District
Serving 93,056 constituents in N/NW Auburn Hills, Pontiac, SE/S/SW Waterford
brendacarter@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2577
Office: S-987 House Office Building
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Welcome to the 2025 delegation from Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan! This educational and cultural exchange has been a mainstay in the City of Pontiac for 40 years. I’m proud that my team and I are able to help continue this tradition and look forward to many decades more of our continued friendship. ❤️
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Thank you veterans and active duty service members for your sacrifice and service to our country! 🇺🇸
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With more than 40,000 of our neighbors relying on Medicaid, I’m taking proactive steps to prepare our community for the impacts of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” At the Michigan Association of Health Plans conference, I met with national experts to address changes like new Medicaid work requirements, threats to funding for family planning and cancer screenings, and rising costs for essential medications.
Health care isn’t a privilege — it’s a necessity. My office has published a six-point Medicaid preparedness checklist to help families navigate these changes, and we’re here to answer questions. I’ll keep fighting to make sure no one in House District 53 is left behind.
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LANSING, Mich., Aug. 15, 2025 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) has been analyzing and communicating the potential impacts of the federal H.R.1 legislation, officially known as the “One Big B...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
For years, I’ve fought to make sure every child in Michigan — from right here in Pontiac to across our state — has a safe, stable, and supportive school environment. Families should know their kids will be given every chance to succeed.
This fall, I’ll host a Pontiac Education Stability Roundtable with educators, parents, and community leaders to strengthen transfer protections, improve communication between districts, and ensure no student falls through the cracks. Our children’s futures are too important to leave to chance.
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PONTIAC, Mich., Aug 14, 2025 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac), former president of the Michigan Association of School Boards and past president of the Pontiac Board of Education, today reaffir...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, our community suffered another heartbreaking loss when Thomas Cummings was killed in a hit-and-run on Baldwin Avenue. My heart is with his family, friends, and everyone feeling the weight of this tragedy.
This is the second fatal crash on Baldwin in just a month. Pontiac deserves streets that are safe for everyone. I’m thankful for the new three-way stop and crosswalks recently added, but we must do more to make our streets safe for everyone. Thank you to our first responders for their swift action, and I urge anyone with information to please come forward.
I remain committed to working for safer roads and stronger protections so no family has to endure this pain again.
Carter on Recent Fatal Crash in Pontiac - Michigan House Democrats
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PONTIAC, Mich., Aug 14, 2025 — Last week, a tragic hit-and-run incident occurred in Pontiac, taking the life of Thomas Cummings. The fatal crash occurred on Baldwin Avenue near Grandie Street, block...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Since 1935, Social Security has been the bedrock of retirement for millions, weathering wars, recessions & political storms. But it’s under pressure — SSA staffing cuts & service rollbacks threaten access. We must strengthen, not weaken, this lifeline.
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For 60 years, Medicaid has saved lives, kept families out of medical debt, and strengthened our hospitals. Now, Washington is slashing $1 TRILLION from the program — the largest cut in history. Michigan families deserve better.
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The saga continues!!
Dulio: State legislators go the extra MILE
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Carter Issues Statement on Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
Carter Issues Statement on Black Maternal Health Week Resolution State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) delivers a speech to introduce [...]
House Dems Celebrate Black Maternal Health Week
Members highlight the progress done and work ahead to improve healthy birthing outcomes for all LANSING, Mich., April 11, [...]
Dems are Supporting Education for a Better Michigan
Lawmakers pose at a bill signing on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. LANSING, [...]
Welcome to the 2025 delegation from Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan! This educational and cultural exchange has been a mainstay in the City of Pontiac for 40 years. I’m proud that my team and I are able to help continue this tradition and look forward to many decades more of our continued friendship. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you veterans and active duty service members for your sacrifice and service to our country! 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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With more than 40,000 of our neighbors relying on Medicaid, I’m taking proactive steps to prepare our community for the impacts of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” At the Michigan Association of Health Plans conference, I met with national experts to address changes like new Medicaid work requirements, threats to funding for family planning and cancer screenings, and rising costs for essential medications.
Health care isn’t a privilege — it’s a necessity. My office has published a six-point Medicaid preparedness checklist to help families navigate these changes, and we’re here to answer questions. I’ll keep fighting to make sure no one in House District 53 is left behind. ... See MoreSee Less
Carter Brings Urgency and Clarity to H.R.1 Impacts at Statewide Health Policy Conference - Michigan House Democrats
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LANSING, Mich., Aug. 15, 2025 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) has been analyzing and communicating the potential impacts of the federal H.R.1 legislation, officially known as the “One Big B...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
For years, I’ve fought to make sure every child in Michigan — from right here in Pontiac to across our state — has a safe, stable, and supportive school environment. Families should know their kids will be given every chance to succeed.
This fall, I’ll host a Pontiac Education Stability Roundtable with educators, parents, and community leaders to strengthen transfer protections, improve communication between districts, and ensure no student falls through the cracks. Our children’s futures are too important to leave to chance. ... See MoreSee Less
Statement: Carter Calls for Stronger Protections to Keep Students Safe and Schools Stable - Michigan House Democrats
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PONTIAC, Mich., Aug 14, 2025 — State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac), former president of the Michigan Association of School Boards and past president of the Pontiac Board of Education, today reaffir...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, our community suffered another heartbreaking loss when Thomas Cummings was killed in a hit-and-run on Baldwin Avenue. My heart is with his family, friends, and everyone feeling the weight of this tragedy.
This is the second fatal crash on Baldwin in just a month. Pontiac deserves streets that are safe for everyone. I’m thankful for the new three-way stop and crosswalks recently added, but we must do more to make our streets safe for everyone. Thank you to our first responders for their swift action, and I urge anyone with information to please come forward.
I remain committed to working for safer roads and stronger protections so no family has to endure this pain again. ... See MoreSee Less
Carter on Recent Fatal Crash in Pontiac - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
PONTIAC, Mich., Aug 14, 2025 — Last week, a tragic hit-and-run incident occurred in Pontiac, taking the life of Thomas Cummings. The fatal crash occurred on Baldwin Avenue near Grandie Street, block...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Since 1935, Social Security has been the bedrock of retirement for millions, weathering wars, recessions & political storms. But it’s under pressure — SSA staffing cuts & service rollbacks threaten access. We must strengthen, not weaken, this lifeline. ... See MoreSee Less
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For 60 years, Medicaid has saved lives, kept families out of medical debt, and strengthened our hospitals. Now, Washington is slashing $1 TRILLION from the program — the largest cut in history. Michigan families deserve better. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The saga continues!! ... See MoreSee Less
Dulio: State legislators go the extra MILE
www.detroitnews.com
Last week I had the good fortune to witness something not often seen in politics today.0 CommentsComment on Facebook