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House Democrats Deliver on Promises in New Budget
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 – The Michigan House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2022 budget today, which includes [...]
Lasinski on New Ford Electric Vehicle Plant
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 16, 2021 – Ford announced today that their Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn is complete, and the [...]
Lasinski Stands with Whitmer and Calls to Repeal Michigan Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 7, 2021 — Michigan House Democrats are standing with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she calls to pass legislation repealing Michigan’s 1930s law [...]
Legislative Dems Denounce Republican Elections, Voting Petition Drive
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 2, 2021 — Today, Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) and Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued a statement [...]
House Democrats Condemn Texas Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1, 2021 — Michigan House Democrats are speaking out on the new extreme abortion ban that took [...]
Lasinski on U.S. House Insurrection Investigation
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 25, 2021 — The U.S. House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack demanded several government [...]
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House Dems are here & we want to work with you to create a path forward for all Michiganders. Join State Representative Denise Mentzer, Democratic Leader Puri, State Representative Mike McFall and State Representative Morgan Foreman on Friday in Mt. Clemens to discuss the importance of health care. We want to hear your concerns, questions and ideas, especially with Republican Medicaid cuts impacting 1 in 4 Michiganders. ... See MoreSee Less
Comparing the competency of the Michigan House's Party control is like comparing apples to oranges. ... See MoreSee Less
Families in Detroit and across Michigan are standing up to say loud and clear: health care is a human right. As Trump and Republicans attack Medicaid and SNAP, folks are fighting to protect their care, their kids and their communities. ... See MoreSee Less
Detroit ‘Families First’ rallies protest Trump immigration crackdowns, cuts to health care
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The gatherings were lined with numerous demonstrations this year following President Donald Trump retaking office.Trump and Republicans have deliberately chosen to hurt hardworking Michiganders, rural communities and families. Democratic Leader Puri breaks down how these cuts harm our communities and how House Dems believe in fighting back. ... See MoreSee Less
Every family, regardless of their zip code, background, or how they came together, deserves access to affordable health care when they need it. We're shining a light on the real Michiganders affected by Medicaid cuts because your voice matters. #RealPeopleRealImpacts ... See MoreSee Less
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Everyone deserves access to affordable mental health care that meets them where they are. But Republican Medicaid cuts will make it harder for Michiganders of color to get the support they need, especially during BIPOC Mental Health Month. Dems believe in care, not cuts. ... See MoreSee Less
Rural Michiganders already drive hours for care. Now, with Republican cuts to Medicaid, mental health support is slipping even further out of reach, just when folks need it most. ... See MoreSee Less
Medicaid cuts are likely to worsen mental health care in rural America • Michigan Advance
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Across the nation, Medicaid is the single largest payer for mental health care, and in rural America, residents disproportionately rely on the public insurance program. But Medicaid cuts in the massiv...