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Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of sexual assault greater...
Sen. Hertel Applauds the Senate’s Passage of Legislation to Support First Responders and Protect Michigan Communities
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 12, 2024) — Compared to other Midwest states, Michigan falls significantly behind when it comes to the total number of full-time professional firefighters, posing a threat to the health and safety of both first responders and residents. Senate...
Senate Committee Passes McDonald Rivet Legislation to Improve Child Care for Parents, Providers, and Workers
Bills to Streamline and Expand Access to Child Care Subsidies, Modernize Licensing Recommended to Full Senate LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee passed legislation introduced by State Sens. Kristen...
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Many folks throughout our community are being sent a false political attack ad disguised as a “utility bill update.” This mailer was sent by a political action committee funded by the Devos family, other billionaires and corporate interests including utility companies — none of who have an interest in lowering the ridiculous energy rates that we all pay. What they do care about is the same old negative politics we are all tired of. More lies, division, and hatred so they can continue to advance their corporate agenda while we all pay more.
The truth is that the Trump administration’s requirement to keep coal plants open is increasing the cost of energy for everyone. ... See MoreSee Less
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National Guard members have the same day-to-day costs anyone else does, including child care, health care, and student loans. And when someone takes the selfless step to sign up for service, their actions deserve to be honored with our fullest support.
This week, the Governor signed legislation that will help us meet a broader range of their needs by strengthening the support systems service members rely on. My bill, specifically, will help our Guard members pay for child care costs during their required drills and annual trainings.
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Costs for Michigan National Guard Members and Their Families
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Yesterday, the House unilaterally voted to slash state funding for programs like Wigs for Kids that support kids battling cancer, RxKids that provides prenatal care to expecting mothers, and others that support survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking victims, and more. And they did this all with no public input or debate.
Speaker Matt Hall even admitted that not everything they cut was “waste,” calling the move a mere “negotiating tactic.” To use vulnerable Michiganders as pawns in some twisted political game is cruel. This is not how government should work.
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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.’13 CommentsComment on Facebook