Glanville on New Bills for Strong Schools, Healthy Kids
Legislation enhances education, improves school funding LANSING, Mich. Sept. 26, 2024 — Michigan House Democrats held a press conference yesterday on a plan that would supplement funding for school systems across the state to use at their discretion, including for school safety and mental health. State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker), a former educator and champion for education, issued the following statement following the bills’ passage: “Every young person in Michigan deserves a high-quality education that sets them up for success, and [...]
House Dems Pass Bills to Help Kids Read
State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) sits as chair of the House Education Committee on April 11, 2024, in Sterling Heights. LANSING, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of legislation aimed to support student literacy today. The package includes Senate Bill 567, which will mandate Michigan schools to pre-screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and phonics-based reading, and SB 568, which will require the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to approve teaching programs [...]
Glanville Highlights Budget Investments in Greater Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 18, 2024 — Alongside fellow state and local elected officials, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) presented four checks on Sept. 16 in celebration of state budget investments aimed at enhancing public services, improving quality of life and supporting economic growth in Kent County. The funds will benefit Meals on Wheels, the City of Grand Rapids Solar Array at Butterworth Landfill, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and St. Mark’s Community Center. “Meals on Wheels, the city of Grand Rapids [...]
Glanville, Grant Deliver AED to Grand Rapids Public Schools
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 30, 2024 — State Reps. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) and Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) presented new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Union High School and Ottawa Hills High School on Wednesday. Recently signed legislation requires that schools maintain AEDs and ensure they are accessible within one to three minutes during a cardiac emergency. In celebration of the new law, the NFL donated 50 AEDs for Michigan legislators to distribute to schools in their districts. “Thanks to our legislation, every school [...]
Glanville on Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
WALKER, Mich., Aug. 1, 2024 — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled this week that the Legislature’s adopt-and-amend strategy to alter citizen-led legislation was unconstitutional. The Legislature altered ballot initiatives in 2018 that would have raised the minimum wage and provided paid sick leave. The Supreme Court’s decision puts the original laws back into effect in 2025. Following the court’s decision, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement: “Today, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling addressing a case [...]
Glanville on Final Budget Passage
State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) speaks alongside her colleagues on the House Floor on Jan. 17, 2024, in the state Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 27, 2024 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Leaders in the state legislature crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that improve the lives of people and hometowns across West Michigan without raising taxes. After the vote, state [...]
Glanville Bill to Improve Computer Literacy Passes House
State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) speaks in support of House Bill 5649 on June 18, 2024, on the House Floor of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., June 18, 2024 — State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) celebrated the passage of her bill, House Bill 5649, after a bipartisan vote out of the House of Representatives, ensuring all Michigan public high school students have access to computer science classes. The legislation mandates that all Michigan public high schools offer at least one computer [...]
Glanville Bill to Improve Access to Computer Science Passes Committee
LANSING, Mich., June 4, 2024 — State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) is pleased to announce that her bill, House Bill 5649, was successfully voted out of the House Committee on Education, marking a significant step forward in ensuring all Michigan public high school students have access to computer science classes. The legislation mandates that all Michigan public high schools offer at least one computer science course starting with the 2027-2028 school year. “Requiring public high schools to offer at least one computer science [...]
Glanville Celebrates the Passage of House Budget
LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its recommended fiscal 2024-25 budget today. It includes substantial investments in economic development, environmental protections and prioritizes a strong education system. After the vote, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement on the budget: “Today marks a pivotal moment for places like my hometown of Walker that will benefit from smart investments for real people. We passed a budget that embodies our unwavering dedication to Michigan [...]
Brinks, Kent County Representatives on Trump Visit to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 1, 2024 — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and state Reps. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming), Carol Glanville (D-Walker), Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids), Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids), and Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in advance of former President Donald Trump’s visit to the city: “As elected representatives from Kent County, we stand united in expressing our deep dismay and condemnation regarding the impending visit of former President Donald Trump in response to the tragic murder of Ruby Garcia. “Donald Trump’s visit to our community [...]
House Dems, VP Harris Celebrate Michigan’s Strides to Protect Reproductive Rights
Dems committed to your reproductive health care, your bodies, your rights GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 — Vice President Kamala Harris is making her fourth stop on her “Fight for Reproductive Freedom” tour today in Grand Rapids. The event will recognize the many Michigan lawmakers, activists and individuals who have worked to protect the state’s reproductive and bodily autonomy rights. “I am thrilled to be welcoming Vice President Harris to Grand Rapids. Although we’ve made great strides in protecting reproductive rights here [...]
House Dems Applaud Priorities Outlined in State of the State Address
Dem trifecta committed to making positive change for Michiganders LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the 2024 State of the State address tonight. This annual event brings together Michigan’s three branches of government and their leaders. During the governor’s speech, she touched on many important priorities to positively change the lives of Michiganders and to spur future momentum for the state. Democrats are focused on lowering costs of the biggest expenses Michiganders face by building [...]
Glanville on Whitmer’s State of the State Address
State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) was joined by Wendy Winston GRPS teacher, member NEA Board of Directors and Chris Andrus co-owner, The Mitten Brewing Company at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 — Before a joint legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year’s State of the State address. In her speech, the governor discussed her agenda for the coming year, which includes building on the successes of last year [...]
Kent County State House Delegation Celebrates Retirement Tax Relief
State Reps. Carol Glanville (D-Walker), Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids), Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids), Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others pose with a tax refund check for seniors at a Lowering MI Costs event in Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2024 — State legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined together for a retirement tax rollback press event to discuss the positive impacts of this much-deserved tax relief on retirees across Michigan. The new law phases out taxes [...]
House Democrats Celebrate Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Juvenile Justice System
Bills improve children’s lives, maintain public safety LANSING, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II signed a bipartisan bill package yesterday to make Michigan’s juvenile justice system more fair and effective. He signed House Bills 4625-26, 4628-29, 4633, 4636-37, 4639-40 and 4643, along with Senate Bills 418, 421, 425-26, 428-29, 432, and 435-36. The bills were created to implement the 2022 recommendations of the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform. The package focused on six major topics: enhancing the Child Care Fund; providing juveniles with legal counsel; expanding the Juvenile Diversion Act; requiring tailored [...]
Glanville to Attend Policy Summit in D.C. to Make Higher Education
WALKER, Mich, Dec. 6, 2023 — On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Higher Education will host the Summit on the State-Federal Relationship in Higher Education. This first-of-its-kind convening will bring together more than 50 policymakers and leaders in higher education, higher education executives and federal policymakers. The purpose of the event is to discuss state and federal strategies to improve higher education across the country. State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker), chair of the Michigan House Committee on [...]
Steckloff, Glanville Support Michigan Higher Ed Institutions as Xenophobia Rises
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 23, 2023 — State Reps. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), chair of the House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and Carol Glanville (D-Walker), chair of the House Higher Education Committee, reached out to college and university leaders across Michigan to express their support and concern regarding growing antisemitism and islamophobia on campuses in light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The letter’s content can be found below: Urging Awareness of Heightened Antisemitism on Michigan’s College Campuses October 20, 2023 Dear Presidents, [...]
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 — On Wednesday, state Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide evidence-based intervention so they can achieve literacy. The bills, Senate Bills 567 and 568 and House Bill 5098, are based on legislation that passed the Michigan Senate nearly unanimously last session. “Dyslexia is not rare; it affects up to 1 in 5 kids in each classroom,” Irwin said. “We [...]
Glanville Celebrates Budget Investments for Kent County
State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) speaks at the Blandford Nature Center. WALKER, Mich., Sept. 22, 2023 — State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) and the city of Grand Rapids welcomed funding in the bipartisan “Make it in Michigan” fiscal 2023-24 budget with two ceremonial check presentations yesterday. The budget provided critical funding for two major Grand Rapids capital projects — expanding the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and infrastructure improvements at the Blandford Nature Center. “I am very thankful for this budget that just [...]
Glanville Resolution Declares Concussion Awareness Day in Michigan
Day of Observance highlights important health concern LANSING, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023 — State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) took a significant step towards prioritizing the health and safety of our community's athletes and individuals by passing House Resolution 134 to establish Concussion Awareness Day in Michigan. This resolution to establish Sept. 15, 2023 as Concussion Awareness Day in Michigan aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with concussions, promote education on prevention and highlight the importance of early [...]
Glanville Celebrates Signing of State’s 2023-24 Education Budget
WALKER, Mich., July 20, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 173, the education budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, at a ceremony today in Traverse City. The bill contains funding for K-12 schools, community colleges and Michigan’s 15 public universities. “A good education is the foundation of a successful life. That’s why I’m so excited to see this budget signed into law,” said state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker). “We’ve included investments at every stage of a student’s journey: [...]
Glanville on New Lifelong Learning Department
WALKER, Mich., July 13, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced yesterday the creation of a new state department to focus on early and higher education. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, known also as MiLEAP, will focus on access to preschool for early learners, wraparound services and programming for K-12 students, and helping young adults take advantage of post-secondary opportunities that lead to a successful career path. State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement applauding [...]
Glanville on Grant for Long Road Distillers
WALKER, Mich., May 18, 2023 — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced today two grant awards through its Food and Agriculture Investment Program. One of the recipients is Long Road Distillers, which will receive $65,000 to purchase larger equipment to increase its production and create five new jobs. After the announcement, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker), whose district includes Long Road, issued the following statement: “This is a well-deserved investment in a local business that has a [...]
Glanville Applauds House Budget Passage
LANSING, Mich., May 17, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its recommended fiscal 2023-24 state and school aid budgets last week. They include the largest investment in education in Michigan’s history and substantial investments in workforce recruitment and retention, infrastructure, and public safety. After the vote, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement on the budget: “The House passing the general and School Aid budgets is a huge accomplishment, and it illustrates commitment to reinvesting [...]
Kent County State Representatives Call for an Investigation into Unethical Child Labor Practices in Metro Grand Rapids
KENT COUNTY, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 — The New York Times published an article on Feb. 25 exposing the exploitation of migrant child workers, including children in the Grand Rapids area at three factories in House District 80 and one in House District 81. In response, several state representatives issued statements. State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) discussed the responses of the state representatives upon learning of the investigative report: “Over the last few days, local Democratic [...]
Glanville Responds to Mass Shooting on MSU Campus
WALKER, Mich., Feb. 14, 2023 — A mass shooting took place on the Michigan State University campus beginning around 8:20 p.m. last night. Campus police have confirmed that three students were killed and five remain in critical condition at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Two of the three victims’ names were released today — Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner. The shooting triggered a manhunt that continued for hours, ending with the gunman dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooter has [...]
Glanville on 84th House District Securing $25 Million
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 26, 2023 — The Michigan House passed a supplemental budget bill today totaling over half a billion dollars to make a real difference in people's lives by funding affordable housing, assisting small businesses, and attracting good-paying jobs to help support our hard-working families. The supplemental also included an enormous win for the 84th House District of $25 million for much-needed repairs to a community lifeline, the Fruitridge Bridge in the city of Walker. Walker and surrounding areas [...]
Glanville Joined by Community Leaders at State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State of the State address tonight before a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Lansing. In the speech, the governor discussed her legislative agenda for the new term, which includes bolstering the economy, increasing public safety, lowering costs for families, protecting fundamental rights, supporting Michigan workers, investing in K-12 and higher education, and attracting talent to Michigan. “The people of Michigan elected a Democratic majority across [...]
Glanville Applauds Creation of New High-Tech Jobs in Walker
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 7, 2022 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), announced today that Axis Automation — a cutting-edge automation solutions provider for the manufacturing and engineering sectors — is expanding in the city of Walker. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of up to $5.7 million and create up to 50 jobs, supported by a $500,000 Jobs Ready Michigan Program performance-based grant. After hearing the news, state Rep. Carol [...]
Speaker-elect Tate Announces House Leadership Team
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 15, 2022 — Today, Speaker-elect of the House of Representatives Joe Tate (D-Detroit) announced the members of the House of Representatives leadership team for the 102nd legislature. Likewise, Majority Floor Leader-elect Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) announced the Assistant Majority Floor Leaders for the upcoming legislative session. “This is the team that will bring forth the work of the people. It’s a phenomenally talented group of Representatives and Representatives-elect with an unmatched work ethic,” Tate said. “The people of [...]
Glanville on Lansing Majority’s Extended Summer Break
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 — Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today to denounce the lack of legislative session while Michiganders are paying the salaries of their representatives to tackle the issues affecting them. From high prices on gas and groceries to the threat of reproductive health care being taken away, Democrats have legislation ready to move, but Lansing Republicans who set the calendar won’t come back to work from their summer vacation. After the [...]
Glanville Speaks to the Reproductive Freedom for All Ballot Initiative
LANSING, Mich., July 11, 2022 — Organizers for the Reproductive Freedom for All petition delivered signatures to the Bureau of Elections today. The petition would amend the Michigan Constitution to ensure that no one goes to prison for providing safe medical care as well as ensure access to a broad range of reproductive health care, including abortion. State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement on the delivery of the signatures: “I want to commend all the folks [...]
Glanville Responds to Prosecutor’s Aim to Enforce Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich., July 11, 2022 — Despite a current court injunction against Michigan’s 1931 abortion law, Republican Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker released a decision to enforce the abortion ban. Reproductive health care facilities located in the county serve tens of thousands of West Michigan residents, making it a crucial location in Michigan for people to access safe reproductive health services. In her continued dedication to reproductive rights, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) voiced strong criticism of the prosecutor’s decision. [...]
Glanville Responds to State Budget Passage
LANSING, Mich., July 1, 2022 — Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2023 state budget. The finalized budget is the successful result of much negotiation and work on the part of legislators, and the work has paid off, as the budget agreement includes funds that will galvanize continued job creation and protect Michigan’s natural resources. In response to the budget approval, state Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement: “The passage of this state budget [...]
Glanville Responds to Charges in Lyoya Killing
LANSING, Mich., June 9, 2022 — Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced today that Grand Rapids Police Officer Chris Schurr will face second-degree murder charges in the death of Patrick Lyoya. State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) issued the following statement: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the Lyoya Family, and I want to send my most sincere condolences. While there is absolutely no making up for a life so tragically lost, I am relieved that the prosecutor is pursuing [...]
Glanville Introduces Resolution to Secure Access to Contraception
LANSING, Mich., June 9, 2022 — State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) recently introduced House Resolution 307 to support access to contraception for all individuals. This resolution garnered over 20 co-sponsors from fellow representatives, illustrating strong support. Following the introduction of this legislation, Glanville issued the following statement: “This resolution is about health care. This legislation would help provide women of all ages medication necessary for the treatment of a variety of what can often be painful and even life-threatening conditions. [...]