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Senate District 29 Update
June 11, 2021 Hello Neighbors, The coming weeks will bring a flurry of legislative activity as we near the final stages of budget negotiations, and I will hopefully soon have more to share with you on that. In this issue, I’ve included a short legislative...
Senate District 29 Update
May 28, 2021 Hello Neighbors, For some of us, our everyday lives are returning to normal. While that can be a relief, for others this can also be a very stressful time, igniting feelings of anxiety, trauma, and depression. So, after a year in which the COVID-19...
Senate District 29 Update
May 14, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Great news! Michigan reached its first milestone of the “MI Vacc to Normal” plan in that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, enabling in-person work to resume across all...
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures who show up for their loved ones with patience, guidance, and care. We’re working in the Senate to support Michigan families every day — and today, we celebrate you. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor the contributions, culture, progress, perseverance, and courage of African Americans throughout our nation's history — and a reminder that structural inequities persist even after progress is made.
This morning, I joined the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to reflect on lessons from Juneteenth and how they can shape our democratic process today. Below are other opportunities to commemorate Juneteenth in Grand Rapids this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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My staff had the honor of accepting an award on my behalf that means so much to me — the George Heartwell Champion for Children award presented by the Expanded Learning Opportunities Network.
ELO Network is a group of dedicated and incredible youth advocates who are creating amazing after school opportunities for kids. It was an honor to be considered their champion and to be recognized for the ways that I advocated for kids all over Michigan who deserve to grow up with support, resources, and ways to chase their dreams. ... See MoreSee Less
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