State Representative
Joe Tate
Detroit | 9th House District
Serving 91,712 constituents in Detroit’s Downtown, Belle Isle, and Eastside communities
joetate@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-6990
Office: S-688 House Office Building
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Without a final education budget passed, schools across Michigan are operating in the dark, which means that vital support like school meals will be cut. House Democrats will always fight to support our schools, uplift our educators and help kids thrive.
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Families across Michigan have depended on Head Start programs for their children’s development. This will be a significant blow to families in Detroit.
Focus: HOPE's Detroit Head Start program closes doors after losing federal grant
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Focus: HOPE will not receive federal funding for Head Start, leaving hundreds of low-income parents without child care.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is the only underwater international border-crossing in the world for automobile traffic. It was great receiving a tour of this indispensable North American asset.
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1 in 7 children in Michigan are food insecure, and that number is rising. My new legislation would reinstate a tax credit for donations to shelters & food banks. With rising food insecurity and recent SNAP funding cuts, this could provide critical relief. Read more here:
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DETROIT, Mich., July 29, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) recently introduced a bill that would amend the income tax act to allow taxpayers to claim credit for cash or food donations that they...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy 324th, Detroit! From Motown to muscle cars, Coney dogs to comeback stories — this city has shaped history and culture for generations. Let’s keep building the future.
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Michigan Central Station is not only a historic and culturally significant area in Detroit, it is also a hub fostering new ideas and technologies. Take a tour of Michigan Central this summer if you can.
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Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
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State lawmakers are working with student-athletes and labor advocates to push for stronger protections for college athletes in Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Being a college athlete teaches discipline, teamwork, and resilience. My bill, HB 4643, honors that by making sure student-athletes can benefit from their own name, image, and likeness without restrictions. This is a step towards fairness in college athletics.
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Tate Introduces Policy to Reinstate Tax Credit for Donations to Homeless Shelters, Food Banks
DETROIT, Mich., July 29, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) recently introduced a bill that would amend the income [...]
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Protect Student-Athlete Rights
Photo: State Rep. Carrie Rheingans speaks about her bill to define student athletes as employees with collective bargaining rights. Behind her are [...]
Tate Introduces Bill to Protect Student Athletes’ NIL Rights
Lawmaker pushes back against NCAA overreach LANSING, Mich., June 16, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) introduced House Bill [...]
Without a final education budget passed, schools across Michigan are operating in the dark, which means that vital support like school meals will be cut. House Democrats will always fight to support our schools, uplift our educators and help kids thrive. ... See MoreSee Less
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Families across Michigan have depended on Head Start programs for their children’s development. This will be a significant blow to families in Detroit.
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Focus: HOPE's Detroit Head Start program closes doors after losing federal grant
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Focus: HOPE will not receive federal funding for Head Start, leaving hundreds of low-income parents without child care.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is the only underwater international border-crossing in the world for automobile traffic. It was great receiving a tour of this indispensable North American asset. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 in 7 children in Michigan are food insecure, and that number is rising. My new legislation would reinstate a tax credit for donations to shelters & food banks. With rising food insecurity and recent SNAP funding cuts, this could provide critical relief. Read more here: ... See MoreSee Less
Tate Introduces Policy to Reinstate Tax Credit for Donations to Homeless Shelters, Food Banks - Michigan House Democrats
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DETROIT, Mich., July 29, 2025 — State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) recently introduced a bill that would amend the income tax act to allow taxpayers to claim credit for cash or food donations that they...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy 324th, Detroit! From Motown to muscle cars, Coney dogs to comeback stories — this city has shaped history and culture for generations. Let’s keep building the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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Michigan Central Station is not only a historic and culturally significant area in Detroit, it is also a hub fostering new ideas and technologies. Take a tour of Michigan Central this summer if you can. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan ... See MoreSee Less
Lawmakers, Athletes Push for Stronger NIL Rights in Michigan
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State lawmakers are working with student-athletes and labor advocates to push for stronger protections for college athletes in Michigan.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Being a college athlete teaches discipline, teamwork, and resilience. My bill, HB 4643, honors that by making sure student-athletes can benefit from their own name, image, and likeness without restrictions. This is a step towards fairness in college athletics. ... See MoreSee Less
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