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Kicking off #SunshineWeek, House Dems hold press conference on re-introduction of BRITE package to increase government ethics and transparency.
Michigan’s working families are waiting for action on crucial bills to improve wages, healthcare and retirement benefits. Speaker Matt Hall has until March 19 to present these pro-worker bills to Governor Whitmer. It’s time to put workers first, not last. #FreeMiBills
House GOP won’t send withheld bills to Whitmer, plans to appeal court ruling
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A Court of Claims judge recently ruled that the House is legally required to send the bills passed last session to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Happy St. Patrick's Day! Whether you're enjoying a parade or just wearing green, have a safe and festive day. 🍀
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
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.
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.
Is anyone else getting whiplash from all of Republicans' broken promises? #CostOfChaos
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.
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?
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...Recent News
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Kicking off #SunshineWeek, House Dems hold press conference on re-introduction of BRITE package to increase government ethics and transparency. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan’s working families are waiting for action on crucial bills to improve wages, healthcare and retirement benefits. Speaker Matt Hall has until March 19 to present these pro-worker bills to Governor Whitmer. It’s time to put workers first, not last. #FreeMiBills ... See MoreSee Less
House GOP won’t send withheld bills to Whitmer, plans to appeal court ruling
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A Court of Claims judge recently ruled that the House is legally required to send the bills passed last session to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.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...