State Representative Mai Xiong is at Michigan State Capitol.

2 weeks ago

Today, I had the honor of welcoming a group of third graders from Roseville Community Schools in the 13th House District to our State Capitol. They traveled to Lansing for a field trip and had the opportunity to tour the Capitol, learning firsthand about the work we do every day. Seeing their curiosity and excitement reminded me why we fight so hard to build a better future for the next generation.

But today also served as a stark reminder of the challenges we face. While these young students were here to learn about democracy in action, House Republicans passed a resolution praising to their leader and supporting the dismantling of the Department of Education. Week after week, instead of working toward solutions, they continue to create chaos and sow division.

We can’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Our job is to serve the people —not to push empty resolutions week after week that only spread fear, division, chaos, and confusion. We need to focus on passing meaningful legislation that makes a real difference in people’s lives. I remain committed to that goal, and I’m grateful to still be standing, so that I can continue to fight for my constituents. ... See MoreSee Less

State Representative Mai Xiong is in Michigan.

2 weeks ago

This morning, thousands of educators, parents, students, and community leaders participated in a national “walk-in” to send a clear message to our government: protect our students and families.

As a mother of four young children in Michigan's public schools, I know firsthand that an attack on our education system is an attack on our families—and we will not stand for it. Yet just two weeks ago, Michigan House Republicans voted to gut $5 billion from our School Aid Fund, while the current presidential administration actively works to dismantle the Department of Education. Michigan relies on $550 million in federal funding to support critical school programs, and if that funding is slashed, our state’s education budget could take a devastating 10% hit.

We should be working to strengthen our schools, not stripping them of the resources that shape the future of our children. At a time when schools are already facing record cuts, we must do everything in our power to ensure fair salaries for teachers, free breakfast and lunch for every child, transportation, full funding for at-risk students, and access to continuing education in career and technical education, and post-secondary opportunities.

I was proud to stand in solidarity today with my children's dedicated teachers, support staff, and administrators. Our children’s future depends on us standing up and fighting for them. I won’t back down.

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State Representative Mai Xiong is at Michigan State Capitol.

2 weeks ago

Bipartisan Support for Macomb Community College: Keeping Our Region Competitive

I’m proud to see support for the 13th House District’s Macomb Community College and the work being done to keep our region competitive when it comes to hosting events. House Bill 4065 is a commonsense move that allows Macomb to get a liquor license for its Expo Center and Student Community Center, making it easier to host conferences, trade shows, and other major events.

Before this bill, the college had to go through a time-consuming process of getting daily permits just to serve alcohol at events. Now, with this change, Macomb can attract more business, bring in more visitors, and support our local economy—all while keeping things fair by purchasing the license at market value.

This is a great example of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle coming together to do the right thing. Supporting our community college means supporting students, businesses, and workers in our region. This move helps ensure Macomb remains a top destination for major events, and I’m glad to see us taking action to make that happen. ... See MoreSee Less

State Representative Mai Xiong is in Macomb County, Michigan.

3 weeks ago

March is Reading Month, and I had the privilege of reading to several 3rd grade classrooms in the 13th House District.

I let the students vote on which book they wanted me to read (democracy in action!), and after the story, they had *a lot* of important questions:

✔️ How did I get my job?
✔️ How much do I make?
✔️ Do I like what I do?
✔️ What’s the hardest part?

But the most powerful moment? When I asked *them* what laws they would like to see passed. Their answers reminded me why I fight so hard for our kids every day.

This week, I also had to take unexpected votes on suprise budget bills —including cutting funding for public education. It saddens me that some of my colleagues don’t value public schools the way they should, trying to strip funding from essential programs like the free breakfast and lunch for students program, transportation, and CTE.

Our kids deserve better. They may not be able to vote, but they matter. I made sure to hand out bookmarks with my contact information and told them they could call or email me anytime if they ever needed anything —because their voices matter to me.

These moments make this work worth it. I’ll never stop fighting for our youngest citizens.

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