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Lasinski on Republican Leadership Failing to Deliver a Budget by July 1 Deadline
LANSING, Mich., July 1, 2021 — Under Michigan law, the state Legislature has a duty to deliver a final budget to the governor [...]
Lasinski on Summer Adjournment without Final Agreement on Flood Relief
LANSING, Mich., June 30, 2021 — Today, the House and Senate adjourned for their summer in-district work period. Republican leaders [...]
Lasinski on U.S. House creation of select committee to investigate insurrection
LANSING, Mich., June 30, 2021 — The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to create a select committee to investigate [...]
House Democrats Negotiate Budget that Delivers for Working Families
LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2021 – House Democrats worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and across the aisle with House Republicans [...]
Veterans, Law Enforcement Call for Investigation into Michigan’s Ties to the D.C. Insurrection
LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2021 – House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) and state Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit) were [...]
House Democrats Propose Comprehensive Solution to Michigan Teacher Shortage
LANSING, Mich., June 23, 2021— Citing the need for decisive action to remedy Michigan’s ongoing teacher shortage crisis, state Rep. [...]
Rep. Tyrone Carter claps back at House Republicans' resolution to defy a court order and hold hostage bills that would bring relief to hardworking Michiganders. #FreeMiBills and stop playing politics with our lives. Michigan deserves legislators who follow the constitution and work for them. ... See MoreSee Less
Is anyone else getting whiplash from all of Republicans' broken promises? #CostOfChaos ... See MoreSee Less
Trump shares message to millions struggling to buy groceries ‘Shut up about egg prices’
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Trump campaigned on a promise of lowering the cost of groceries, but so far, has been unable to lower prices.Holi teaches us that when we come together, we can create something truly beautiful! Happy Holi! ... See MoreSee Less
Michiganders are understandably anxious about what the Department of Education's closing could mean for K thru college students and schools.
Educators, students, staff and parents, we want to hear from you! How might a DOE closing impact you? ... See MoreSee Less
How Michigan may be impacted by Trump plan to gut Department of Education | Bridge Michigan
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The president intends to slash in half the number of employees in the department starting March 21. What cutting the agency does — and doesn’t — mean for states, college loans and services to di...Chag Purim Sameach! Whether you're dressing up, giving to others or enjoying hamantaschen, may your day be filled with happiness and celebration. ... See MoreSee Less
Yesterday, House Republicans passed HR 41, a resolution that would permanently halt nine of our bills from last term. The courts ruled against Hall, but he's still costing Michigan a future with affordable health care, increased retirement security for corrections officers and support for hardworking Michiganders. ... See MoreSee Less
Happy 313 Day, Detroit! Detroiters embody the spirit of creativity and resilience that makes the 313 more than just an area code — it's a way of life. ... See MoreSee Less
JUST NOW: By holding these bills hostage, Michigan Republicans are unconstitutionally hurting working families & cultural treasures like Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. ... See MoreSee Less
While House Republicans want to strip away your rights, House Dems are fighting to keep families together because, as Representative Jason Morgan said: "This fight is personal — for all Michiganders, everyone deserves the right to marry the person they love." ... See MoreSee Less
Ann Arbor representative aims to repeal ban on same-sex marriage amid Supreme Court concerns • Michigan Advance
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One week after one of his House colleagues introduced a resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark ruling ending bans on same-sex marriage, state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann ...