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🍎 Welcome back to school! Funding and policies to uplift Michigan students
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, bringing with it the end of another beautiful summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into a new year of classes, I wish you and your family a great year full of learning, growth,...
Recapping a Summer Full of Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, It is hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is almost here for many students across our community. While this may be a busy time for families with back-to-school shopping, the start of new school sports seasons and...
Building Up Michigan and Our Lakeshore Community
Dear Neighbor, Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed our state budget for the 2025 fiscal year! This budget is more than just numbers on a page; it’s a representation of our commitment to building up Michiganders and the communities we call home. Throughout the...
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Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is not waste. They’re not fraud or abuse. They’re a trusted organization in our community who provides critical services to improve the lives of children facing unimaginable circumstances. To deliberately mischaracterize their work to score cheap political points is just wrong.
As we sort through the ramifications of the House's recent decision to slash their funding and funding for communities across our state, I stand committed to working with anyone, regardless of party, to correct this and ensure this organization and the kids they serve aren’t the ones left paying the price for Matt Hall’s cruel gimmicks.
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Despite the cold temperatures, I had a great time connecting with folks at the New Baltimore Jingle Bell Run last weekend! Thank you to all of the event organizers and participants who come together to make this such a festive community event year after year. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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