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In a vote with no testimony and no debate, Matt Hall and House Republicans showed us that they have no respect for the integrity of our state's budget process. My Senate colleagues and I will continue to work to restore the hundreds of millions of dollars of already-appropriated funds for critical projects in our communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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During the chaos of the pandemic, thousands of Michiganders turned to the unemployment system to put food on the table, pay their bills, and ensure their family could weather a once-in-a-lifetime global health crisis. Since then, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been attempting to claw back overpayments they mistakenly made to these same individuals — causing stress for many around the state at an already financially tough time.
Let’s be clear: these families did nothing wrong. That’s why last week, I voted to pass legislation that would provide a clean slate for these folks by waiving any overpayments the UIA is currently attempting to collect from this pandemic-era timeframe. Senate Bill 700, which was unanimously and bipartisanly voted out of the Senate, now heads to the Michigan House, where I’m hopeful that it will be taken up quickly to deliver relief to those who need it most. ... See MoreSee Less
Workers shouldn’t pay for UIA’s latest mistakes • Michigan Advance
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In the early days of the pandemic, confusion was widespread. Workers and families were forced to adapt to new risks and respond to changing guidance. Meanwhile, the government had to spring into actio...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This is an insult to Michigan, just as the holiday season is kicking into gear. Speaker of the House Matt Hall outright canceled hundreds of millions of dollars for state projects ALREADY UNDERWAY that benefit Michigan - and benefit you. (By the way, my Senate colleagues and I only have an estimate for the number and scope of impacted projects - Speaker Hall hasn't released the official documentation for his debilitating cuts. How's THAT for government transparency?)
Whether or not you participate in these projects directly, they do impact you. Many of the projects whose funding "lapsed" are clear examples of the type of spending that drives Michigan's economy forward and sets the groundwork for a better tomorrow. They represent Michigan jobs - our neighbors who will be put out of work! Funds for roads and critical infrastructure, economic development programs in our communities, education programs, childcare services, mental health support funding, food access and distribution networks, training programs for our teachers, public safety, rural hospitals, and our veterans? Gone, thanks to Speaker Hall and House Republicans’ usage of obscure tactics that don’t give the Senate a say.
I’m beyond upset. I’m outraged and hurt - and I expect many of you are, too. My colleagues and I are hard at work to see what can be done to salvage this. Truly astonishing.
If you, too, are outraged, give Matt’s office a call at (517) 373-1784! ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK - Bridge Michigan
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Through an arcane section of state law, the Republican-controlled state House scrapped hundreds of millions in ongoing spending on state projects. Democrats called the process ‘corrupt.’9 CommentsComment on Facebook