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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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
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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
bit.ly
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
michiganadvance.com
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