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Lasinski on Poll Finding a Majority of Michiganders Support Insurrection Investigation
LANSING, Mich., July 8, 2021 — A poll released by Progress Michigan today revealed that 53 percent of Michigan voters [...]
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 [...]
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