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Lasinski on House Republicans Ignoring House Rules, Refusing to Allocate COVID Relief Funding
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2021 – House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) introduced a supplemental budget amendment today to [...]
Lasinski, Aiyash Welcome Biden to Michigan
House Dems push for quick allocation of federal infrastructure dollars HAMTRAMCK, Mich., Nov. 17, 2021 — Today, President Joe [...]
STATEMENT: Lasinski on Signing of Federal Infrastructure Bill
Leader Lasinski on Signing of Federal Infrastructure Bill LANSING, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 — Earlier today, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping [...]
RE: Lasinski and Whitmer Stand Together to Protect Reproductive Health
Michigan Progressive Women’s Caucus calls for end to Michigan’s unconstitutional abortion laws, repeal of archaic abortion ban LANSING, Mich., Nov. [...]
House Democrats, Benson Unveil Legislation to Protect Michiganders’ Right to Vote
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 3, 2021 — Today, state Reps. Kara Hope (D-Holt), Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), Mari Manoogian (D-Birmingham) and Karen [...]
RE: House Democrats Denounce Legislation Prohibiting Teaching of Racial Issues
Bill doesn’t address real issues affecting Michigan students, schools LANSING, Mich., Nov. 2, 2021 — Members of the House Democratic [...]
With the official signing of Trump's Big Ugly Bill, an estimated 10 million Americans will be kicked off Medicaid, including hundreds of thousands of Michiganders — let's call this what it is: disastrous and detrimental to the health of our people and our economy.
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GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
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The package President Donald Trump signed on July 4 would grow the deficit over the next 10 years, Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper predicts.Just wrapped up a town hall at Macomb Community College. Grateful to everyone who showed up and shared their stories about how our community members are impacted by public education. And now we need to hear from YOU. What issues are important to you and your family, and how can MI House Democrats make those changes real? Visit housedems.com/vision-survey/ to share your voice. ... See MoreSee Less
Just wrapped up a town hall at Macomb Community College. Grateful to everyone who showed up and shared their stories about how our community members are impacted by public education. And now we need to hear from YOU. What issues are important to you and your family, and how can MI House Democrats make those changes real? Visit https://housedems.com/vision-survey/ to share your voice.
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Michigan parents are heartbroken and furious. Our kids deserve books, teachers and a future where they can thrive. Instead, Trump and Republicans are treating their education like a game. ... See MoreSee Less
‘I’m watching children suffer.’ Michigan parents, advocates react as Trump dismantles the Education Department
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Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints has slowed as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.Medicaid cuts will affect people across Michigan — especially those in the places that rely on it most. By supporting the Big Beautiful Bill, Michigan Republicans are giving a master class on ignoring people's needs. ... See MoreSee Less
3 things to know about Medicaid cuts and where Michigan could be most affected
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Rural communities could lose vital access to medical care as federal legislation threatens to slash Medicaid funding by $1 trillion over the next decade.Trump and Republicans are giving their billionaire buddies a tax break on the backs of everyday Michiganders. Michigan Dems won't take this lying down because we believe in #PuttingPeopleFirst. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump's economy isn't working for Michigan. Thanks to tariffs and just plain terrible Republican policy, a $55 billion investment that would create jobs is off the table, and working families are paying the price. ... See MoreSee Less
Americans losing faith in Trump’s economy as company abandons $55B plan for Michigan
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An Associated Press poll found fewer Americans trust President Donald Trump’s economic policies.House Republicans are pulling a Ferris Bueller and taking some undeserved time off — even while their lack of a final budget means teachers are prepping for layoffs. We've been here, ready for Republicans to get to work for the people of Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
Veterans deserve our respect and care, but Republican cuts to food assistance will leave those who served our country wondering how they'll put food on the table. This is a new low, Republicans. ... See MoreSee Less