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Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...
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Dear Neighbor, Michigan seniors have contributed to our state for decades, working to build up Michigan for future generations. As a result, they deserve to lead lives filled with security, dignity, and peace of mind. As your state Senator, I am working hard in...
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Dear Neighbor, With the cool autumn air officially here, my colleagues and I have returned to Lansing after a summer full of community connections, events, and celebrations. Back at the Capitol, we’ve hit the ground running to advance legislation to increase...
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Turns out even the Speaker of the House has to follow the Constitution…..
For months public employees, including teachers and firefighters, have faced paying higher health insurance bills because the Michigan Speaker of the House refused to transmit these bills.
Michigan’s Constitution is clear. The court’s order is clear.
Mr. Speaker, present the bills. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House must send 9 bills from 2024 to Whitmer, appellate court rules
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For unknown reasons, the bills weren't sent to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk before Republicans took power in the Michigan House in January.3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Health care is already hard enough to get. Our leaders in Washington shouldn’t be making even harder.
But because of their deliberate inaction, Michiganders like Jill who are already struggling to make ends meet are going to be forced to delay or skip needed health care or take on burdensome medical debt. This is not okay. It’s time for Republicans in Congress to knock off the political games and put our communities ahead of the interests of wealthy individuals and corporations. ... See MoreSee Less
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If Republicans in Washington allow the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credit to expire, there will be profound consequences for all of us — here in Michigan and across the country. Health care premiums will spike, people will lose health insurance, thousands of jobs will be lost, and billions of dollars will be drained from the economy.
Their deliberate decision to not extend these critical tax credits is nothing but reckless and shortsighted. It’s time for them to put partisan politics aside and get this done for the American people. ... See MoreSee Less
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