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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), [...]
Straight F's for Matt Hall, who is leading our schools into underfunded chaos. House Republicans: See us after class. ... See MoreSee Less
Medicaid should be available for everyone who needs it. Gen Z is starting college, entering the workforce and forming families; they deserve the security of knowing they can see a doctor when they need one. Medicaid helps them stay healthy and ready for the unexpected. ... See MoreSee Less
Opinion | I assumed I’d never need Medicaid. I was wrong.
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As a student with cancer, I needed help. Cuts to the program will make life harder for others like me.Everyone deserves to be cared for with dignity, but Republicans have gutted the Medicaid funding that makes that possible. Slashing Medicaid hurts patients, families and the health care workers who support them. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan healthcare workers say potential Medicaid cuts would be detrimental
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News 10 at 11 p.m.In rural areas, there's no backup plan if the local hospital closes. Medicaid helps keep the lights on and the doors open. Republican cuts don't just cut budgets, they cut off care for entire communities. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan rural hospitals at risk under Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill, experts say | Bridge Michigan
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The ‘big, beautiful bill’ could spell big trouble for Michigan hospitals, according to experts, who say rural facilities could be forced to scale back services or even close because of Medicaid cu...What an epic failure by Michigan House Republicans. This is what happens when you try to cram budget negotiations into one day. Michigan deserves leaders who are open to compromise — not ones driven by ego and political games. ... See MoreSee Less
Every kid deserves a healthy start. Every senior deserves peace of mind. Every family deserves care they can count on. Medicaid makes that possible. That's why Democrats won't stop fighting to #ProtectMedicaid, even after Republican cuts. ... See MoreSee Less
This 4th of July, we're celebrating freedom and fighting to protect it. While Republicans push to gut Medicaid, Dems are standing up for the health and dignity of every Michigander. True independence means access to care, not just for some, but for all. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump's Big Ugly Bill - that Matt Hall endorses - means kicking Michigan families off Medicaid and SNAP, spelling financial disaster for our communities. From DC to Michigan, Americans can't afford Republicans' radical agenda. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump gets his 'big, beautiful bill.' What it means for Michigan | Bridge Michigan
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The 'big, beautiful bill' is heading to President Donald Trump's desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here's what it could mean for the state.Trump and Republicans in D.C. just yanked millions from Michigan's schools. Matt Hall and MI House Republicans still haven't proposed a serious K-12 budget. Our kids deserve better than Republicans playing political games with their future. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump admin withholds more than $156M for Michigan school programs, educator training | Bridge Michigan
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The federal government is withholding more than $6 billion in education grants — including more than $156 million for Michigan — to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities