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House Democrats Call for Release of Federal Funding for Families, Schools
LANSING, Mich., May 27, 2021 — Republicans are continuing to leave $3.7 billion of federal COVID-19 relief funding in Washington, [...]
House Democrats Advocate for Auto Insurance Reform Ahead of July 1 Deadline
LANSING, Mich., May 26, 2021 — House Democrats hosted a virtual press conference today to discuss the need to update [...]
Lasinski disappointed with a budget that fails to support key programs
LANSING, Mich., May 12, 2021 — The Michigan House passed a series of Fiscal Year 2022 departmental budgets this week, [...]
Lasinski on herd immunity falsehoods and COVID relief funding
Shirkey falsely claims Michigan has already reached 70% immunity threshold LANSING, Mich., May 6, 2021 —A supplemental budget to allocate [...]
Lasinski: One year later, Republicans evade accountability for coddling paramilitary groups, undermining democracy
Election efforts continue to advance The Big Lie LANSING — House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.) released the following [...]
House Dems Unveil Bills to Strengthen Workplace Safety, Support Michigan’s Working Families
LANSING, Mich., Apr. 29, 2021 — Members of the Michigan House Democratic Caucus, led by state Reps. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia), [...]
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Whether you're enjoying a parade or just wearing green, have a safe and festive day. 🍀 ... See MoreSee Less
Today is #FreedomOfInformationDay. Government transparency is especially important as radical extremists work to further strip away rights. We've been tying crucial legislation to applying FOIA to #MILeg, but House Republicans won't take it up. Let the light in. ☀️ #SunshineWeek ... See MoreSee Less
On the federal level, Republicans are cutting funding and support for our veterans, while here in Michigan, House Republicans are taking it a step further and also cutting funding for our state police. No one is safe from these out-of-touch Republicans. ... See MoreSee Less
Dozens fired from Michigan veteran care facilities as Trump cuts continue | Bridge Michigan
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Nearly 70 employees of Veterans Affairs medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor have been fired by the Trump administration. VA officials say the impacted employees were not in ‘mission-critical’...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