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House Dems Laud Another Historic Unemployment Low
Rate drop to 3.6% signals effectiveness of legislative agenda LANSING, Mich., July 20, 2023 — Michigan officials announced today [...]
State Legislators Hold Community Listening Forum to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure in Michigan
MARQUETTE, July 14, 2023 — State Reps. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette), Abraham Aiyash, (D-Hamtramck), John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) and Helena Scott (D-Detroit), chair of the [...]
Michigan House Passes Historic State Budget
LANSING, Mich., June 28, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its fiscal 2023-24 budget today. It includes the [...]
Speaker Tate Prioritizes Michigan’s Environment and Public Health with Budget and Legislative Action
LANSING, Mich., June 9, 2023 — Since gaining control of the chamber in January, Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and his [...]
House Democrats Champion Bills Securing Affordable Care Act Protections into Law
LANSING, June 8, 2023 — The House Insurance and Financial Services Committee heard testimony on House Bills 4619-23 today. The [...]
Speaker Tate, Reps. Farhat and Shannon Unveil Plan to Address Public Safety and Violence Prevention
LANSING, Mich., May 24, 2023 — Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and state Reps. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and Nate Shannon (D-Sterling [...]
Life is hard, and Michiganders deserve breathing room. House Republicans passed their school budget, gutting funding for school meals. This leaves our kids hungry, making it harder for them to thrive and puts the financial burden back on hardworking families. ... See MoreSee Less
House Dems stood united for Michigan's kids, schools, educators and families. House Republicans stood them up, left our kids behind and are making families foot the bill. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan GOP school plan spends more, but axes free breakfast and lunch
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The K-12 budget approved by the Michigan Republican-controlled House June 11 is likely to see extensive changes before a school spending plan becomes law.Earlier this week, House Dems came together to introduce an Education Vision that would fund what Michigan's kids really need. Late last night, after hours of House Republicans struggling to get on the same page with each other, they passed their budget. It's terrible. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House Republicans' proposed budget would gut funding for MI’s universities & colleges. These are places that teach minds, build community & attract talent. While the GOP weaponizes state government, we’re fighting for the very institutions that promise opportunity & hope. #YouHaveOneJob ... See MoreSee Less
House Republicans are acting like the bullies we warn our kids about by stealing their lunch money. It’s not cool when fellow kids do it, and it’s even worse when elected adults try to institutionalize it. Michigan kids deserve better. ... See MoreSee Less
We’re less than 3 weeks from the July 1st budget deadline, and Michigan is relying on a strong, on-time budget. Our Education Vision increases per-pupil funding + funds things families rely on: school meals, transportation to school, special ed & more. Every kid deserves to thrive. ... See MoreSee Less
House Dems release school aid budget plans as GOP tees up surprise appropriations meeting • Michigan Advance
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Michigan House appropriators responsible for the state’s school aid fund will meet early Wednesday morning for a meeting announced late Tuesday afternoon – which could signal some progress on the ...House Dems won't let Michigan's students be left behind. Our Education Vision will keep kids fed & lower costs for families while supporting schools. ... See MoreSee Less
After 40 years of Republican disinvestment, House Dems turned the trend around. Now, our Education Vision would continue #BuildingKidsUp by investing in school meals, special ed, school transportation, literacy grants, mental health, school safety & much more! ... See MoreSee Less
House Dems introduced our vision for Michigan’s education budget because we’re sick of Republicans playing political games. It’s time to get to the negotiating table and deliver for our students. #TimeIsTicking ... See MoreSee Less