House Dems to Hold ‘Strong Schools, Healthy Kids’ Press Conference

 

LANSING, Mich. Sept. 24, 2024 — The Michigan House Democrats will host a press conference on legislation to uplift Michigan’s schools, kids and teachers at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Capitol in the Speaker’s Library. House Democrats support policies that help students succeed, shrink the literacy gap, uplift teachers and put more money into classrooms. They have and will continue to take action to ensure strong schools and healthy kids.

WHO: State Rep. Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park)

Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit)

State Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Township)

State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City)

State Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker)

State Rep. Jaime Churches (D-Wyandotte)

State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette)

State Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek)

State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph)

State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth)

WHAT: Press conference on legislation to strengthen Michigan schools.

WHERE: The Speaker’s Library, second floor of the Michigan Capitol, room H252, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.

This event will be live streamed at this link.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 12:15 p.m.

“House Dems support Michigan’s students and teachers. We are investing critical dollars for education right where they belong—directly into the classroom. These investments will enable school districts to improve the learning environment, shore up safety needs, and support the mental health and wellbeing of students, teachers and staff. We are also making investments to lower costs for teachers and passing pivotal legislation to improve literacy outcomes here in Michigan. We hope to see you at this press event to discuss our continued support for our schools and putting our kids’ futures first,” Weiss said.

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