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House Dems Applaud Michigan’s Historically Low Unemployment
Smart, responsible investments pay dividends for state’s economy LANSING, Mich., May 18, 2023 — House Democratic leaders are celebrating [...]
Michigan House Passes State Budget
Most comprehensive budget in Michigan’s history reinvests in people, communities and public safety LANSING, Mich., May 10, 2023 — The [...]
House Budget Proposes Record Funding For Education
LANSING, Mich., May 10, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed the largest School Aid budget in the state’s [...]
President Biden Appoints Speaker Tate to Presidential Advisory Commission
LANSING, Mich., April 21, 2023 — President Biden today announced his appointments to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational [...]
House Follows Through on Promise, Passes More Gun Violence Prevention Bills
LANSING, Mich., April 13, 2023 — Continuing their commitment to create safer communities, and on the heels of passing universal [...]
House Democrats Introduce Resolution to Condemn Harmful Holocaust Comparisons
LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2023 — State Reps. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) and Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield) offered House Resolution 68 today to condemn [...]
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