{"id":6559,"date":"2022-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/bayer\/2022\/03\/03\/senatedistrict12newsupdates-9\/"},"modified":"2023-01-05T21:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:42:23","slug":"senatedistrict12newsupdates-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/bayer\/2022\/03\/03\/senatedistrict12newsupdates-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 12 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||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; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _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;4px||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 _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<p>&nbsp;<\/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>Dear Friends,<\/p>\n<p>I hope you are all enjoying the early signs of spring weather that remind us of warmer days ahead. While we look to the renewed hope that spring brings, our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to the people of Ukraine, members of our community who have immigrated from Ukraine or who may have family there, and those who are working to protect and uphold the democracy and freedom of the sovereign nation.<\/p>\n<p>Included in this newsletter is information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The new Growing MI Business grant program<\/li>\n<li>An update for part-time workers on pandemic unemployment benefits<\/li>\n<li>How to share your thoughts and opinions with the Michigan DNR<\/li>\n<li>Tips on how to deal with weather-related repairs to personal property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 <a href=\"mailto:SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov\">SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be well,\u00a0<\/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><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>$409 MILLION AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MICHIGAN BUSINESSES AND GROW ECONOMY<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, March 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced applications are now being accepted through Thursday, March 31 for the new Growing MI Business grant program. The program was signed into law at the end of last year to deliver $409 million in added support to businesses across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Growing MI Business grant program, eligible businesses in operation before Oct. 1, 2019, may receive a grant up to $5 million due to financial hardship. Eligible businesses that began operating between Oct. 1, 2019, and May 31, 2020, may receive a grant equal to 25% of certain specified costs.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; Individuals can apply for business resources online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\">Michigan.gov\/abr<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Under state law, there are nine types of businesses eligible for a grant:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entertainment venues<\/li>\n<li>Recreational facilities and public places of amusement<\/li>\n<li>Barbers and cosmetologists<\/li>\n<li>Exercise facilities<\/li>\n<li>Food service establishments<\/li>\n<li>Nursery dealers and growers<\/li>\n<li>Athletic trainers<\/li>\n<li>Body art facilities<\/li>\n<li>Hotels and bed &amp; breakfast establishments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each business must submit a completed online application to the Michigan Department of Treasury no later than 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, March 31. Grant awardees will be notified in the spring and grant awards will be distributed by July 1, 2022. Grants may be prorated depending upon the number of businesses that apply to ensure that all eligible businesses can receive funding. Grants will not be distributed on a first come, first served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to attend an information webinar from 1-2 p.m. EST on Monday, March 7. Details for signing up for the webinar can be found on the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\">grant program&#8217;s website<\/a>.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL CLARIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Feb. 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 445 into law. The bill amends the Michigan Employment Security Act and allows certain unemployed workers eligible for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to receive benefits, even though they were available only for part-time work. Previously, PUA claimants had to be able and available for full-time work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/money\/business\/2022\/02\/28\/whitmer-signs-bill-clarifying-eligibility-pandemic-jobless-benefits\/6974548001\/\">Before the law, there was confusion over the question about being \u2018able and available\u2019 for full-time work<\/a>. Some part-time workers answered \u201cno,\u201d which disqualified them from benefits (even though they may have been entitled to them) while others answered \u201cyes\u201d \u2014 but the Unemployment Insurance Agency later determined they weren\u2019t eligible for full-time work, and they received overpayment letters.<\/p>\n<p>The change affects PUA claims filed after March 1, 2020, for those who had issues due to only being available for part-time work. The PUA program ended in Sept. 2021.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE DNR AT UPCOMING MEETINGS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents with the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs, and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural resource management. Frequently check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79137_79763---,00.html\">DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Fisheries \u201cConversation and Coffee\u201d Events <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The public is also invited to join DNR Fisheries Division staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81211-463998--,00.html\">Conversations &amp; Coffee<\/a> events this March and April for an informal opportunity to discuss local issues and management activities related to fisheries. The events provide information on local and statewide regulation changes affecting anglers and offer the public an opportunity to meet with fisheries managers and biologists to discuss local issues and management activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>AG NESSEL REISSUES CONSUMER ALERTS AMID TURBULENT WEATHER <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing important reminders as many Michiganders face weather-related damage and repairs.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, ice jams caused flooding in some communities and heavy snowfall contributed to accidents, while forecasted heavy rains prompted flood advisories today. In response, Nessel has reissued her consumer alert focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942-44670--,00.html\">researching home repair contractors and offers to avoid being scammed<\/a> in the event the recent weather creates damage to residences.<\/p>\n<p>Nessel is also reissuing her consumer alert on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942-335852--,00.html\">vehicle towing, which explains the process of complaining about unreas<br \/>onable fees in certain situations<\/a>. It\u2019s important to note that if a complaint involves a circumstance where a tow was directed by the police or a private property owner, and you want to contest the tow and unreasonable fees, you need to file a petition for a court hearing. The Attorney General may not represent you in court. If you or the secured party do not retrieve the vehicle or request a hearing within 20 days, it may be sold at a public auction, and you lose all rights to the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The Department provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942---,00.html\">library of resources for consumers to review anytime on a variety of topics<\/a>. <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&#8217;s website<\/a>, or if you have questions call 877-765-8388.<\/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>&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>&nbsp; Dear Friends, I hope you are all enjoying the early signs of spring weather that remind us of warmer days ahead. While we look to the renewed hope that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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 -->\n<p><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>Dear Friends, <\/p><p>I hope you are all enjoying the early signs of spring weather that remind us of warmer days ahead. While we look to the renewed hope that spring brings, our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to the people of Ukraine, members of our community who have immigrated from Ukraine or who may have family there, and those who are working to protect and uphold the democracy and freedom of the sovereign nation. <\/p><p>Included in this newsletter is information about:  <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>The new Growing MI Business grant program <\/li><li>An update for part-time workers on pandemic unemployment benefits <\/li><li>How to share your thoughts and opinions with the Michigan DNR   <\/li><li>Tips on how to deal with weather-related repairs to personal property <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>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 <a href=\"mailto:SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov\">SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>. <\/p><p>Be 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MILLION AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MICHIGAN BUSINESSES AND GROW ECONOMY <\/b><\/p><p><\/p><p>On Tuesday, March 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced applications are now being accepted through Thursday, March 31 for the new Growing MI Business grant program. The program was signed into law at the end of last year to deliver $409 million in added support to businesses across the state.  <\/p><p>Under the Growing MI Business grant program, eligible businesses in operation before Oct. 1, 2019, may receive a grant up to $5 million due to financial hardship. Eligible businesses that began operating between Oct. 1, 2019, and May 31, 2020, may receive a grant equal to 25% of certain specified costs.  <\/p><p>&gt;&gt; Individuals can apply for business resources online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\">Michigan.gov\/abr<\/a>.  <\/p><p>Under state law, there are nine types of businesses eligible for a grant:   <\/p><p><\/p><ul><li>Entertainment venues <\/li><li>Recreational facilities and public places of amusement <\/li><li>Barbers and cosmetologists <\/li><li>Exercise facilities <\/li><li>Food service establishments <\/li><li>Nursery dealers and growers <\/li><li>Athletic trainers <\/li><li>Body art facilities <\/li><li>Hotels and bed &amp; breakfast establishments   <\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>Each business must submit a completed online application to the Michigan Department of Treasury no later than 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, March 31. Grant awardees will be notified in the spring and grant awards will be distributed by July 1, 2022. Grants may be prorated depending upon the number of businesses that apply to ensure that all eligible businesses can receive funding. Grants will not be distributed on a first come, first served basis. <\/p><p>Businesses interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to attend an information webinar from 1-2 p.m. EST on Monday, March 7. Details for signing up for the webinar can be found on the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/abr\">grant program's website<\/a>.\u202f\u202f<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL CLARIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>On Monday, Feb. 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 445 into law. The bill amends the Michigan Employment Security Act and allows certain unemployed workers eligible for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to receive benefits, even though they were available only for part-time work. Previously, PUA claimants had to be able and available for full-time work. <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/money\/business\/2022\/02\/28\/whitmer-signs-bill-clarifying-eligibility-pandemic-jobless-benefits\/6974548001\/\">Before the law, there was confusion over the question about being \u2018able and available\u2019 for full-time work<\/a>. Some part-time workers answered \u201cno,\u201d which disqualified them from benefits (even though they may have been entitled to them) while others answered \u201cyes\u201d \u2014 but the Unemployment Insurance Agency later determined they weren\u2019t eligible for full-time work, and they received overpayment letters. <\/p><p>The change affects PUA claims filed after March 1, 2020, for those who had issues due to only being available for part-time work. The PUA program ended in Sept. 2021.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE DNR AT UPCOMING MEETINGS<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents with the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs, and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. <\/p><p>One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural resource management. Frequently check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79137_79763---,00.html\">DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates<\/a>. <\/p><p><b><i>Fisheries \u201cConversation and Coffee\u201d Events <\/i><\/b><\/p><p>The public is also invited to join DNR Fisheries Division staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81211-463998--,00.html\">Conversations &amp; Coffee<\/a> events this March and April for an informal opportunity to discuss local issues and management activities related to fisheries. The events provide information on local and statewide regulation changes affecting anglers and offer the public an opportunity to meet with fisheries managers and biologists to discuss local issues and management activities. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>AG NESSEL REISSUES CONSUMER ALERTS AMID TURBULENT WEATHER <\/b><\/p><p>Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing important reminders as many Michiganders face weather-related damage and repairs.  <\/p><p>Last week, ice jams caused flooding in some communities and heavy snowfall contributed to accidents, while forecasted heavy rains prompted flood advisories today. In response, Nessel has reissued her consumer alert focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942-44670--,00.html\">researching home repair contractors and offers to avoid being scammed<\/a> in the event the recent weather creates damage to residences. <\/p><p>Nessel is also reissuing her consumer alert on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942-335852--,00.html\">vehicle towing, which explains the process of complaining about unreas\nonable fees in certain situations<\/a>. It\u2019s important to note that if a complaint involves a circumstance where a tow was directed by the police or a private property owner, and you want to contest the tow and unreasonable fees, you need to file a petition for a court hearing. The Attorney General may not represent you in court.  If you or the secured party do not retrieve the vehicle or request a hearing within 20 days, it may be sold at a public auction, and you lose all rights to the vehicle. <\/p><p>The Department provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ag\/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942---,00.html\">library of resources for consumers to review anytime on a variety of topics<\/a>. <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's website<\/a>, or if you have questions call 877-765-8388.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/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%\" 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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