{"id":6556,"date":"2022-02-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/bayer\/2022\/02\/18\/senatedistrict12newsupdates-8\/"},"modified":"2023-01-05T21:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:50:22","slug":"senatedistrict12newsupdates-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/bayer\/2022\/02\/18\/senatedistrict12newsupdates-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 12 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||0px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Rosemary Bayer\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5ddbe867b1560.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1618508103384384\" name=\"1618508103384384\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Friends,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">I hope you are all managing through these weeks of freezing winter weather. Please remember to stay safe when travelling on icy roads, dress warmly, and stay mindful of crowded indoor spaces as we continue to work to reduce the spread of COVID-19.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Featured in this newsletter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">A recap of the press conference I held on Tuesday about legislation that would require Michiganders to safely store their guns\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Information on a new Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) program to aid homeowners with additional financial support\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Guidance on how to take advantage of weatherization services to help lower costs in your home\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An update that gray wolves have once again rejoined the endangered species list\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Information on how to renew your watercraft license before this spring\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">A reminder to students that the FAFSA deadline is approaching\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Important tax updates for veterans or active service members\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">As always, if I can be of any assistance to you or your family, please call my office at (517) 373-2417, or email me at SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Be well,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1629474640657657\" name=\"1629474640657657\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/611fd21a863c5.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1629474619744744\" name=\"1629474619744744\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Rosemary Bayer<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">12th District<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1618508103384384\" name=\"1618508103384384\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><br \/>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WORKING TO MAKE MICHIGAN A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1645111125510510\" name=\"1645111125510510\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/620e675e0e1b5.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1645111138477477\" name=\"1645111138477477\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>This past Tuesday, I had the opportunity to hold a press conference with members of Michigan\u2019s legislative Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus about bills that would require guns to be stored safely to prevent injury and provide criminal penalties if failure to safely store a gun results in injury or death.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">I was joined by Attorney General Dana Nessel, Rep. Mari Manoogian, and Jon Gold (President of the Michigan Chapter of Gifford\u2019s Gun Owners for Safety and a Giffords Senior Ambassador), and Reina St. Juliana (Oxford High School junior). If passed, this legislation will save lives in Michigan and prevent future tragedies by requiring people to safely store their guns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To hear what all the great speakers had to say about this issue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DJMh3u9TDY\">watch the full press conference on my YouTube channel<\/a>. To learn more, you can also read the <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/news\/2022\/02\/15\/ag-nessel-legislators-seek-to-protect-kids-urge-secure-firearm-storage\/\">press release on my website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>NEW! MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Monday, Feb. 14, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) launched a new program to aid homeowners with additional financial support to help Michiganders pay their bills and stay in their homes.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) uses federal resources allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide financial assistance to homeowners who have fallen behind on homeownership-related expenses. The MIHAF program can help with delinquent mortgage, property tax and\/or condominium payments, payment of escrow shortages, and past due utilities payments, including gas, water, electric, and internet or broadband.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The U.S. Treasury allocated a total of $242,812,277 to Michigan<br \/>for the MIHAF program, which MSHDA anticipates will help more than 8,300 homeowners across the state. Half of the funds have been allocated by the state Legislature, and the remaining approximately $121 million must be approved at a later date.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To qualify for MIHAF, applicants must have experienced a qualified financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic after Jan. 21, 2020, or had a qualified hardship that began before Jan. 21, 2020, but continued after that date, meet income eligibility requirements, and the property must be owner-occupied. The maximum amount of assistance available through MIHAF per household is $25,000.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Interested homeowners can find details and a link to the application portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/Homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">Michigan.gov\/MIHAF<\/a> or receive assistance with their application submission by calling 844-756-4423.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>MORE FAMILIES TO RECEIVE MONEY-SAVING WEATHERIZATION SERVICES<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">More low-income Michigan families will be able to now take advantage of a program that provides free home weatherization to reduce energy costs by an average of $283 per year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has $5 million available from the U.S. Department of Energy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/0,5885,7-339-71547_5531_62128---,00.html\">Weatherization Assistance Program<\/a> to pay for home repairs that are sometimes needed before weatherization services can be provided. Services funded by the pre-weatherization deferral dollars may include construction, reconstruction, improvement, or repair of single-family and multi-family residential buildings to correct health and safety conditions as identified by the weatherization assistance program\u2019s energy audit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In a weatherization job, trained professionals known as energy auditors use computerized software and advanced diagnostic equipment to create a comprehensive energy analysis of the home. They create a customized work order so trained contractors and crew members can install the identified energy-efficient and health and safety measures, including items such as insulation, blower-door-guided air sealing of key leakage junctures, and installations such as lighting and water saving measures.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Health and safety issues such as elevated levels of carbon monoxide, moisture problems, mold, ventilation needs, and heating systems safety and efficiency are also addressed. There is growing evidence that the program provides benefits beyond energy savings. Improved indoor air quality and appropriate ventilation strategies lead to healthier living conditions in weatherized homes, which often lead to reduced asthma triggers and fewer doctor visits.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Anyone interested in applying for the Weatherization Assistance Program can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/0,5885,7-339-71547_5531_7211-58707--,00.html\">contact their local provider<\/a>. Eligibility is based on household income and home condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>WITH FEDERAL GRAY WOLF PROTECTIONS RESTORED, TWO STATE LAWS SUSPENDED\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Thursday, Feb. 10, an order from a federal court in California returned gray wolves, including those in Michigan, to the federal list of endangered species. The ruling means that two state laws governing the ability to kill wolves preying on livestock, pets, and hunting dogs have been immediately suspended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The now-suspended state laws are Public Act 318 of 2008, which allows hunting dog owners to remove, capture or use lethal means to destroy a wolf in the act of preying on the owner\u2019s dog, and Public Act 290 of 2008, which offers the same provisions to livestock owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Wolves in Michigan are classified as a protected game species. It remains illegal to kill a wolf, except in defense of human life. Livestock owners will continue to be compensated for wolf depredation losses. Hunting of wolves while they are on the endangered species list is not permitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Michigan Department of Natural Resources had supported the federal rule to delist wolves because the state\u2019s wolf population has long surpassed federal and state goals for recovery. For more information on gray wolves in Michigan, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79135_79218_79619-32569--,00.html\">Michigan.gov\/wolves<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>JOIN THE BE THE MATCH\u00ae REGISTRY\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer? Thousands of patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, or other diseases like sickle cell, need a blood stem cell transplant to survive. Most patients don\u2019t have a fully matched donor in their family \u2014 and that\u2019s when they turn to Be The Match\u00ae.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">By joining the Be The Match Registry\u00ae, your genetic type will be included in the search process for every patient in need of a genetically matched donor. Please be aware of the age guidelines: For the safety of patients, only members between the ages of 18 and 40 are accepted because studies have shown that blood stem cells from younger donors provide better long-term survival rates for patients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can join in person at a donor registry drive or online, and learn more about this program, at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.bethematch.org\/s\/?language=en_US\">my.BeTheMatch.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION RENEWAL OPTIONS<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Customers can quickly and easily renew their watercraft registration online or at one of 160 conveniently located self-service stations statewide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Customers renew their watercraft registration online by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\">Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a>, clicking the link for online services, and choosing from two options for renewing watercraft:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An online express option for quick renewals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An online authenticated renewal process, which allows customers to access their customer record and conduct other transactions along with their watercraft renewal. They also may print a copy of their renewed registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Watercraft registrations are renewed on a three-year cycle and expire on March 31 of the third year. Residents due for a watercraft renewal will be mailed a courtesy reminder in February.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">All watercraft, including those on privately owned lakes and waterways, must be registered, except for the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Watercraft measuring 16 feet or less in length, propelled by oars or paddles that aren\u2019t used for rental or commercial purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Nonmotorized canoes and kayaks not used for rental or commercial purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Rafts, surfboards, sailboards and swim floats, regardless of length.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Watercraft registered in another state and used only temporarily in Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Residents can learn more about services offered online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\">Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>FAFSA DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS IS APPROACHING\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid \u2014 commonly known as the FAFSA \u2014 on or before March 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The FAFSA is a critical step in the financial aid process, serving as a gateway application to be considered for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. FAFSA submissions received at the federal processor on or before March 1 are given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Students who wait to complete their FAFSA after the March 1 deadline may not receive all the financial aid they could have been entitled to receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Prior to completing the FAFSA online, the student and at least one parent or guardian must obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">fafsa.gov<\/a>. This ID serves as a legal signature and confirms an applicant\u2019s identity when accessing financial aid information through certain U.S. Department of Education websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To get started with the FAFSA, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">fafsa.gov<\/a>. To learn more about State of Michigan scholarships and grant programs, visit MI Student Aid\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid\">Michigan.gov\/mistudentaid<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Administered by Treasury, MI Student Aid is Michigan\u2019s go-to resource for finding the financial resources needed to pay for college. For more information, contact MI Student Aid at <a href=\"mailto:mistudentaid@michigan.gov\">mistudentaid@michigan.gov<\/a>, 1-888-447-2687 or @mistudentaid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>IMPORTANT TAX PREP INFORMATION FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Zaneta Adams partnered for an informational video aimed at protecting military members during tax filing season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The video, now available on the Department of Attorney General\u2019s YouTube page, highlights important reminders for veterans and active military members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Current and former members of the military are encouraged to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/military\">IRS.gov<\/a> for tax forms and information specific to your status as a veteran or active-duty member. Additional resources are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\">MVAA\u2019s website<\/a> or by calling 1-800-MICH-VET.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Anyone who thinks they\u2019re being targeted by a filing scam because of their military status should file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-82915_82919_86407---,00.html\">Consumer complaints can be filed online at the Attorney General\u2019s website<\/a>, or if you have questions, call 877-765-8388.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 118px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenRosemaryBayer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">\n<p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<\/p>\n<p>Email is a great way to share updates, and hear from you on the issues you care about. If you want to alter your email preferences, click here to <a href=\"%unsubscribe%\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">unsubscribe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friends,\u00a0 I hope you are all managing through these weeks of freezing winter weather. Please remember to stay safe when travelling on icy roads, dress warmly, and stay mindful of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->                                                <div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Rosemary Bayer\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5ddbe867b1560.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1618508103384384\" name=\"1618508103384384\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Friends,&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">I hope you are all managing through these weeks of freezing winter weather. Please remember to stay safe when travelling on icy roads, dress warmly, and stay mindful of crowded indoor spaces as we continue to work to reduce the spread of COVID-19.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Featured in this newsletter:&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A recap of the press conference I held on Tuesday about legislation that would require Michiganders to safely store their guns&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Information on a new Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) program to aid homeowners with additional financial support&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Guidance on how to take advantage of weatherization services to help lower costs in your home&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">An update that gray wolves have once again rejoined the endangered species list&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Information on how to renew your watercraft license before this spring&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A reminder to students that the FAFSA deadline is approaching&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Important tax updates for veterans or active service members&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">As always, if I can be of any assistance to you or your family, please call my office at (517) 373-2417, or email me at SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Be well,&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1629474640657657\" name=\"1629474640657657\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/611fd21a863c5.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1629474619744744\" name=\"1629474619744744\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Rosemary Bayer<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">12th District<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: 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transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1618508103384384\" name=\"1618508103384384\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><br \/>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WORKING TO MAKE MICHIGAN A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1645111125510510\" name=\"1645111125510510\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/620e675e0e1b5.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1645111138477477\" name=\"1645111138477477\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>This past Tuesday, I had the opportunity to hold a press conference with members of Michigan\u2019s legislative Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus about bills that would require guns to be stored safely to prevent injury and provide criminal penalties if failure to safely store a gun results in injury or death.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">I was joined by Attorney General Dana Nessel, Rep. Mari Manoogian, and Jon Gold (President of the Michigan Chapter of Gifford\u2019s Gun Owners for Safety and a Giffords Senior Ambassador), and Reina St. Juliana (Oxford High School junior). If passed, this legislation will save lives in Michigan and prevent future tragedies by requiring people to safely store their guns.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To hear what all the great speakers had to say about this issue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DJMh3u9TDY\">watch the full press conference on my YouTube channel<\/a>. To learn more, you can also read the <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/news\/2022\/02\/15\/ag-nessel-legislators-seek-to-protect-kids-urge-secure-firearm-storage\/\">press release on my website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>NEW! MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND<\/b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Monday, Feb. 14, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) launched a new program to aid homeowners with additional financial support to help Michiganders pay their bills and stay in their homes.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) uses federal resources allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide financial assistance to homeowners who have fallen behind on homeownership-related expenses. The MIHAF program can help with delinquent mortgage, property tax and\/or condominium payments, payment of escrow shortages, and past due utilities payments, including gas, water, electric, and internet or broadband.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The U.S. Treasury allocated a total of $242,812,277 to Michigan\n for the MIHAF program, which MSHDA anticipates will help more than 8,300 homeowners across the state. Half of the funds have been allocated by the state Legislature, and the remaining approximately $121 million must be approved at a later date.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To qualify for MIHAF, applicants must have experienced a qualified financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic after Jan. 21, 2020, or had a qualified hardship that began before Jan. 21, 2020, but continued after that date, meet income eligibility requirements, and the property must be owner-occupied. The maximum amount of assistance available through MIHAF per household is $25,000.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Interested homeowners can find details and a link to the application portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/Homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">Michigan.gov\/MIHAF<\/a> or receive assistance with their application submission by calling 844-756-4423.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>MORE FAMILIES TO RECEIVE MONEY-SAVING WEATHERIZATION SERVICES<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">More low-income Michigan families will be able to now take advantage of a program that provides free home weatherization to reduce energy costs by an average of $283 per year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has $5 million available from the U.S. Department of Energy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/0,5885,7-339-71547_5531_62128---,00.html\">Weatherization Assistance Program<\/a> to pay for home repairs that are sometimes needed before weatherization services can be provided. Services funded by the pre-weatherization deferral dollars may include construction, reconstruction, improvement, or repair of single-family and multi-family residential buildings to correct health and safety conditions as identified by the weatherization assistance program\u2019s energy audit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In a weatherization job, trained professionals known as energy auditors use computerized software and advanced diagnostic equipment to create a comprehensive energy analysis of the home. They create a customized work order so trained contractors and crew members can install the identified energy-efficient and health and safety measures, including items such as insulation, blower-door-guided air sealing of key leakage junctures, and installations such as lighting and water saving measures.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Health and safety issues such as elevated levels of carbon monoxide, moisture problems, mold, ventilation needs, and heating systems safety and efficiency are also addressed. There is growing evidence that the program provides benefits beyond energy savings. Improved indoor air quality and appropriate ventilation strategies lead to healthier living conditions in weatherized homes, which often lead to reduced asthma triggers and fewer doctor visits.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Anyone interested in applying for the Weatherization Assistance Program can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/0,5885,7-339-71547_5531_7211-58707--,00.html\">contact their local provider<\/a>. Eligibility is based on household income and home condition.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>WITH FEDERAL GRAY WOLF PROTECTIONS RESTORED, TWO STATE LAWS SUSPENDED&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Thursday, Feb. 10, an order from a federal court in California returned gray wolves, including those in Michigan, to the federal list of endangered species. The ruling means that two state laws governing the ability to kill wolves preying on livestock, pets, and hunting dogs have been immediately suspended.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The now-suspended state laws are Public Act 318 of 2008, which allows hunting dog owners to remove, capture or use lethal means to destroy a wolf in the act of preying on the owner\u2019s dog, and Public Act 290 of 2008, which offers the same provisions to livestock owners.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Wolves in Michigan are classified as a protected game species. It remains illegal to kill a wolf, except in defense of human life. Livestock owners will continue to be compensated for wolf depredation losses. Hunting of wolves while they are on the endangered species list is not permitted.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Michigan Department of Natural Resources had supported the federal rule to delist wolves because the state\u2019s wolf population has long surpassed federal and state goals for recovery. For more information on gray wolves in Michigan, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79135_79218_79619-32569--,00.html\">Michigan.gov\/wolves<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><br \/><\/p><p><b>JOIN THE BE THE MATCH\u00ae REGISTRY&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>Did you know that every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer? Thousands of patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, or other diseases like sickle cell, need a blood stem cell transplant to survive. Most patients don\u2019t have a fully matched donor in their family \u2014 and that\u2019s when they turn to Be The Match\u00ae.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">By joining the Be The Match Registry\u00ae, your genetic type will be included in the search process for every patient in need of a genetically matched donor. Please be aware of the age guidelines: For the safety of patients, only members between the ages of 18 and 40 are accepted because studies have shown that blood stem cells from younger donors provide better long-term survival rates for patients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can join in person at a donor registry drive or online, and learn more about this program, at <a href=\"https:\/\/my.bethematch.org\/s\/?language=en_US\">my.BeTheMatch.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION RENEWAL OPTIONS<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Customers can quickly and easily renew their watercraft registration online or at one of 160 conveniently located self-service stations statewide.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Customers renew their watercraft registration online by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\">Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a>, clicking the link for online services, and choosing from two options for renewing watercraft:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">An online express option for quick renewals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">An online authenticated renewal process, which allows customers to access their customer record and conduct other transactions along with their watercraft renewal. They also may print a copy of their renewed registration.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Watercraft registrations are renewed on a three-year cycle and expire on March 31 of the third year. Residents due for a watercraft renewal will be mailed a courtesy reminder in February.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">All watercraft, including those on privately owned lakes and waterways, must be registered, except for the following:&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Watercraft measuring 16 feet or less in length, propelled by oars or paddles that aren\u2019t used for rental or commercial purposes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Nonmotorized canoes and kayaks not used for rental or commercial purposes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Rafts, surfboards, sailboards and swim floats, regardless of length.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Watercraft registered in another state and used only temporarily in Michigan.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Residents can learn more about services offered online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\">Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>FAFSA DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS IS APPROACHING&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid \u2014 commonly known as the FAFSA \u2014 on or before March 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The FAFSA is a critical step in the financial aid process, serving as a gateway application to be considered for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. FAFSA submissions received at the federal processor on or before March 1 are given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Students who wait to complete their FAFSA after the March 1 deadline may not receive all the financial aid they could have been entitled to receive.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Prior to completing the FAFSA online, the student and at least one parent or guardian must obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">fafsa.gov<\/a>. This ID serves as a legal signature and confirms an applicant\u2019s identity when accessing financial aid information through certain U.S. Department of Education websites.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To get started with the FAFSA, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">fafsa.gov<\/a>. To learn more about State of Michigan scholarships and grant programs, visit MI Student Aid\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid\">Michigan.gov\/mistudentaid<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Administered by Treasury, MI Student Aid is Michigan\u2019s go-to resource for finding the financial resources needed to pay for college. For more information, contact MI Student Aid at <a href=\"mailto:mistudentaid@michigan.gov\">mistudentaid@michigan.gov<\/a>, 1-888-447-2687 or @mistudentaid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>IMPORTANT TAX PREP INFORMATION FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Zaneta Adams partnered for an informational video aimed at protecting military members during tax filing season.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The video, now available on the Department of Attorney General\u2019s YouTube page, highlights important reminders for veterans and active military members.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Current and former members of the military are encouraged to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/military\">IRS.gov<\/a> for tax forms and information specific to your status as a veteran or active-duty member. Additional resources are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\">MVAA\u2019s website<\/a> or by calling 1-800-MICH-VET.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Anyone who thinks they\u2019re being targeted by a filing scam because of their military status should file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-82915_82919_86407---,00.html\">Consumer complaints can be filed online at the Attorney General\u2019s website<\/a>, or if you have questions, call 877-765-8388.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 118px\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div style=\"width: 100%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenRosemaryBayer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 24px\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;color:#000000\"><p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<br \/><br \/>Email is a great way to share updates, and hear from you on the issues you care about. 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