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House and Senate Democrats introduce plan to put more money in pockets of workers
Hardworking Michiganders Recovery Plan increases weekly unemployment benefit, extends benefits to 26 weeks, among other reforms LANSING — Michigan House and Senate Democrats today unveiled the Hardworking [...]
House Democrats: Republicans leave millions of Michigan’s COVID-19 recovery dollars in Washington, D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, 517-862-2036, scepak@byrumfisk.com House Democrats: Republicans [...]
Anthony joins Gov. Whitmer to launch bipartisan $30M Michigan Reconnect program
LANSING – State Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Republican and Democratic legislators today to announce [...]
Koleszar Expresses Support for Comprehensive Agenda to Advance the Vote, Protect Democracy
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today unveiled her legislative agenda for elections – Advancing the Vote, Protecting Democracy – to [...]
MI House Democrats unveil pandemic recovery plan, call for vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, 517-862-2036, scepak@byrumfisk.com MI House Democrats [...]
RE: Lasinski on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 26, 2022 — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her fourth State of the State address from Detroit Diesel. Her [...]
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Michigan lawmakers give final nod to $126M education spending bill
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The House and the Senate have now approved the education spending bill to restore some school safety and mental health funding.Chilly weather and free COVID-19 test kits are back! Order yours today. ... See MoreSee Less
Free Covid-19 tests are available again. Here’s how to get them | CNN
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People in the United States can order more free Covid-19 tests from the federal government this fall as the country heads into respiratory virus season with high levels of the coronavirus already circ...This week, House Dems passed legislation to improve literacy outcomes, raise school safety and mental health funding to $150 million, and help kids report unsecured firearms. Democrats — we get the job done. #PuttingPeopleFirst ... See MoreSee Less
Sexual extortion is on the rise among our kids. We are putting an end to it. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan lawmakers talk 'sextortion' legislation to address a growing threat against kids • Michigan Advance
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Jordan DeMay was a well-loved member of the Marquette High School community, the homecoming king and a star athlete. But in March 2022 the northern Michigan 17-year-old thought he was messaging a youn...Up to 1 in 5 kids in every classroom is impacted by dyslexia. New legislation is creating a pathway for our kids to reach their fullest potential. ... See MoreSee Less
Jordan DeMay lost his life to sextortion. In Michigan, we've introduced legislation to target criminals, educate our youth and put an end to this terrible, manipulative crime. ... See MoreSee Less
Actions speak louder than words — we're delivering $150 million to Michigan schools. This money for mental health and school safety will make classrooms stronger and allow kids to just be kids. #MichEd #MiLeg
Michigan lawmakers pass supplemental budget for school safety
Michigan lawmakers passed a supplemental budget on Wednesday that supports school safety and mental health. ... See MoreSee Less
Everyone deserves access to contraception. Everyone deserves to decide when, how and if they want to start a family. On #WorldContraceptiveDay, and every day, Michigan Dems advocate for affordable and accessible family planning methods. #BansOffOurBodies ... See MoreSee Less
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