Dear Neighbors,
There are so many things to be thankful for this November. I encourage everyone to give thanks as we lead up to the holidays and appreciate all that we are gifted each day. As your state representative, I am grateful to serve the needs of the residents of the 28th House District. I continue to support policies that make our economy more innovative and provide high-quality public education.
If you need assistance or resources, please reach out to me and my staff. To learn more about resources, events and recent efforts in Lansing, visit my website at stone.housedems.com. I can be contacted at my office phone number (517) 373-1772, and my official email is LoriStone@house.mi.gov. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lori M. Stone
State Representative, 28th House District
In This Issue:
- Community Conversations: Pints & Politics Community Conversation
- Legislative Update
- Stone Offers Resolution for the Memorial of Holodomor
- Fire Safety and Prevention Town Hall
- Manufacturing Day Event – Center Line Academy
- Fellowships for Future Educators, Stipends for Student Teachers
- Scholarship for Graduating Class of 2023
- The 2023-24 FAFSA is Now Available
Community Conversations
Join me at an upcoming Community Conversation. Participation is encouraged, so please bring your questions and concerns. Additional information about events and resources can be found on my Facebook Page or at stone.housedems.com.
Pints & Politics Community Conversation
DATE: Saturday, Nov. 19
TIME: 11 a.m. to noon
LOCATION: Kuhnhenn Brewing, 5919 Chicago Road in Warren
Legislative Update
Stone Offers Resolution for the Memorial of Holodomor
From 1932-33, Ukraine suffered a terrible famine and genocide as a result of Soviet operations. Soviet authorities concealed and destroyed information about the events that would later be known as Holodomor. In the Ukrainian language, Holodomor translates to “extermination by means of starvation.” As a way to further recognize, across the globe, the tragic events that took place in Ukraine, I introduced a House Resolution to declare Nov. 28 as Holodomor Memorial Day in Michigan.
Fire Safety and Prevention Town Hall
Location: Center Line Fire Hall Station/City Hall
Address: 7070 E. 10 Mile Road in Center Line
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Community members are invited to attend an educational presentation on fire safety and prevention, including a tour of the Center Line Fire Hall Station facility. This event aims to help community members reduce the risk of property loss, injury and death caused by fire. Fire trucks and other public safety vehicles will be on site. Fire safety is more than stop, drop and roll. It’s not every day we get to hear from experts in the field of fire safety, get a safety demonstration and take a tour of the fire station. All community members, including children and families, are encouraged to attend. I hope to see you all there for this important and unique event — let’s help cultivate a safer and more knowledgeable community.
Manufacturing Day Event – Center Line Academy
On Thursday, Oct. 6, Center Line High School Academy Students participated in Manufacturing Day. I want to thank sponsoring organizations for including me on the Manufacturing Day Tour. It was an enlightening experience. It was informative to see what types of manufacturing positions are available and what we need to be preparing Michigan’s future workforce to do. These and other similar experiences will help fuel the talent pipeline and prepare the next generation for careers in our state.
Fellowships for Future Educators, Stipends for Student Teachers
Applications for $10,000 scholarships for up to 2,500 future Michigan educators, and $9,600 payments for student teachers has opened. To be eligible, future educators and current teachers must apply through the MiSSG Portal. Lowering the cost of higher education will encourage hiring and training more teachers. Getting this done will help bring down class sizes and provide individualized attention to support students. I am thankful for state funding in the bipartisan education budget, which also included the highest state per-student investment in Michigan history and record investments in school infrastructure, mental health and school safety.
For more information or help applying for the Fellowship or Stipend, visit Michigan.gov/mistudentaid or contact MI Student Aid at mistudentaid@michigan.gov, (888) 447-2687, or @mistudentaid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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