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House Republicans Vote Against ’31 Abortion Ban Repeal Three Times
In the first voting session day since June, Democrats offered amendments to repeal the ’31 abortion ban; all efforts shot [...]
House Democrats Release ‘MI Pocketbook Plan’
The plan consists of 6 pieces of urgent legislation that put and keep more dollars in the pockets of Michigan [...]
House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski on Court of Claims Ruling
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 7, 2022 — Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled today that the 1931 abortion ban [...]
House Democrats Send Letter to Speaker Wentworth Urging Investigation of Rendon
Rendon is alleged to have misrepresented the Legislature while she coerced clerks to comply with illegal election equipment testing LANSING, [...]
House Republicans Vote to Keep ’31 Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 19, 2022 — House Republicans voted this week to keep the state’s 1931 abortion ban. In a [...]
House Democrats on Ruling to Bar Enforcement of ’31 Ban
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 19, 2022 — Today Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham ruled in favor of Gov. Gretchen [...]
Straight F's for Matt Hall, who is leading our schools into underfunded chaos. House Republicans: See us after class. ... See MoreSee Less
Medicaid should be available for everyone who needs it. Gen Z is starting college, entering the workforce and forming families; they deserve the security of knowing they can see a doctor when they need one. Medicaid helps them stay healthy and ready for the unexpected. ... See MoreSee Less
Opinion | I assumed I’d never need Medicaid. I was wrong.
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As a student with cancer, I needed help. Cuts to the program will make life harder for others like me.Everyone deserves to be cared for with dignity, but Republicans have gutted the Medicaid funding that makes that possible. Slashing Medicaid hurts patients, families and the health care workers who support them. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan healthcare workers say potential Medicaid cuts would be detrimental
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News 10 at 11 p.m.In rural areas, there's no backup plan if the local hospital closes. Medicaid helps keep the lights on and the doors open. Republican cuts don't just cut budgets, they cut off care for entire communities. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan rural hospitals at risk under Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill, experts say | Bridge Michigan
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The ‘big, beautiful bill’ could spell big trouble for Michigan hospitals, according to experts, who say rural facilities could be forced to scale back services or even close because of Medicaid cu...What an epic failure by Michigan House Republicans. This is what happens when you try to cram budget negotiations into one day. Michigan deserves leaders who are open to compromise — not ones driven by ego and political games. ... See MoreSee Less
Every kid deserves a healthy start. Every senior deserves peace of mind. Every family deserves care they can count on. Medicaid makes that possible. That's why Democrats won't stop fighting to #ProtectMedicaid, even after Republican cuts. ... See MoreSee Less
This 4th of July, we're celebrating freedom and fighting to protect it. While Republicans push to gut Medicaid, Dems are standing up for the health and dignity of every Michigander. True independence means access to care, not just for some, but for all. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump's Big Ugly Bill - that Matt Hall endorses - means kicking Michigan families off Medicaid and SNAP, spelling financial disaster for our communities. From DC to Michigan, Americans can't afford Republicans' radical agenda. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump gets his 'big, beautiful bill.' What it means for Michigan | Bridge Michigan
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The 'big, beautiful bill' is heading to President Donald Trump's desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here's what it could mean for the state.Trump and Republicans in D.C. just yanked millions from Michigan's schools. Matt Hall and MI House Republicans still haven't proposed a serious K-12 budget. Our kids deserve better than Republicans playing political games with their future. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump admin withholds more than $156M for Michigan school programs, educator training | Bridge Michigan
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The federal government is withholding more than $6 billion in education grants — including more than $156 million for Michigan — to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities