{"id":7050,"date":"2024-01-24T11:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T16:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/?p=7050"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:50:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:50:02","slug":"irwin-community-resouces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/irwin\/2024\/01\/24\/irwin-community-resouces\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Events, Community Resources and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/01\/IrwinEmailBanner.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IrwinEmailBanner&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; url=&#8221;www.senatedems.com\/irwin\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-21px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and updated on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In this e-news, you can find information about:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>How to Watch the State of the State\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Coffee Hour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>District Events\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><span>Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Happy New Year,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-19px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/01\/IrwinSignature.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IrwinSignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b>Jeff Irwin<br \/><\/b><span>State Senator &#8211; 15th District\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffMIrwin\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffMIrwin\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sen_jeff_irwin\/?hl=en\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sen_jeff_irwin\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Watch the State of the State\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>This <b>Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m.<\/b>, Governor Whitmer will deliver her sixth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/state-of-the-state\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/state-of-the-state\">State of the State<\/a> address. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dYJH5B1VRgY\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dYJH5B1VRgY\">live<\/a> as our Governor updates us on her plans and proposals for 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Coffee and Conversation\u00a0<\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/Irwin-Coffee.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Irwin Coffee&#8221; url=&#8221;www.senatedems.com\/irwin\/events\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>Please join me on <b>February 17 at the Clinton Public Library<\/b> for coffee and conversation. These gatherings not only give me an opportunity to provide you with important updates on my work in Lansing \u2014 but also offer a chance for you to actively engage by sharing your thoughts, questions and ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span><b>WHEN:<\/b> Saturday, February 17 at 11 a.m\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span><b>WHERE: <\/b>Clinton Public Library, 100 Brown St., Clinton, MI 49236\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Don\u2019t forget to click on \u201cGoing\u201d on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/S9g26c1LE7CNUovV\/?mibextid=9l3rBW\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/S9g26c1LE7CNUovV\/?mibextid=9l3rBW\">Facebook event page<\/a> to get a reminder the day before and the day of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you have any questions, please contact my office at (517)-373-2406 or by responding to this email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>District Events\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Tecumseh\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtowntecumseh.com\/events\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.downtowntecumseh.com\/events\">Event Calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>For a refresher on snow removal policies, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytecumseh.org\/departments\/public_works\/seasonal_information.php\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mytecumseh.org\/departments\/public_works\/seasonal_information.php\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><i>Saline\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalinepost.com\/calendar\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/thesalinepost.com\/calendar\">Event Calendar<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>For a refresher on snow removal policies, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsaline.org\/departments\/public_works\/snow_removal.php\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsaline.org\/departments\/public_works\/snow_removal.php\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><i>Ypsilanti\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ypsireal.com\/events\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ypsireal.com\/events\/\">Event Calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>For a refresher on snow removal policies, click <a href=\"https:\/\/cityofypsilanti.com\/305\/Snow-Removal-Policy-Procedures\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/cityofypsilanti.com\/305\/Snow-Removal-Policy-Procedures\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><i>Ann Arbor\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annarbor.org\/events\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.annarbor.org\/events\/\">Event Calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2bicentennial.org\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.a2bicentennial.org\/\">Ann Arbor&#8217;s Bicentennial<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/communications\/Documents\/A2_City_News_January_2024.pdf\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/communications\/Documents\/A2_City_News_January_2024.pdf\">Ann Arbor City January 2024 Newsletter<\/a>, includes winter reminders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Ann Arbor\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/snowmatch\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"http:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/snowmatch\">Snow Match Program<\/a> is still seeking volunteers to help neighbors in need with sidewalk snow removal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Resources\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Warming Centers<\/i><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/2789\/Winter-Warming-Centers\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/2789\/Winter-Warming-Centers\">Washtenaw County Winter Warming Centers<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceformichiganpower.com\/warming-centers-michigan\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/allianceformichiganpower.com\/warming-centers-michigan\/\">More Michigan Warming Centers, Including Lenawee County<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Free Tax Help for Seniors\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>If you are a senior citizen and would like free tax help from the AARP, call (734) 482-4410 at EXT 2411.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Public Open House for Us-23, M-17 Studies in Wash Co\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn and give input on the US-23 improvement project and M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study in Washtenaw County. This is open to any interested residents, commuters, community stakeholders and local businesses. Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or <a href=\"mailto:CurryO@Michigan.gov\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"mailto:CurryO@Michigan.gov\">CurryO@Michigan.gov<\/a>, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lk1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9NRE9UL1Byb2dyYW1zL1RpdGxlLVZJIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDExOC44ODc2OTkzMSJ9.KHC-g8DSp2YZLsVmyds81PDSyGuLxSFK12Igt_SnAxo\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lk1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9NRE9UL1Byb2dyYW1zL1RpdGxlLVZJIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDExOC44ODc2OTkzMSJ9.KHC-g8DSp2YZLsVmyds81PDSyGuLxSFK12Igt_SnAxo\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\">Title VI webpage<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>WHEN:<\/b> Thursday, February 1 2024 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-8:00 p.m.\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span><b>WHERE:<\/b> Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 105, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><b>M-17 project information:<\/b> Through the M-17 PEL study, MDOT and community partners are developing a vision for Washtenaw Avenue through a collaborative process that seeks to improve mobility and quality of life for those who live, work, study, explore and travel within the corridor. The study area encompasses M-17 from the US-23 interchange to Summit Street in Ypsilanti. Visit the virtual open house at <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd2FzaHRlbmF3cGVsLmNvbSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAxMTguODg3Njk5MzEifQ.jZXJhUEF_xCEUQEMXGP7m1BZSzSlG14U8kizSx8VDV0\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd2FzaHRlbmF3cGVsLmNvbSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAxMTguODg3Njk5MzEifQ.jZXJhUEF_xCEUQEMXGP7m1BZSzSlG14U8kizSx8VDV0\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\">washtenawpel.com<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>US-23 project information:<\/b> Through the US-23 improvement study, MDOT will prepare road and bridge design concepts along US-23 from I-94 to M-14. A federally required <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZod2EuZG90Lmdvdi9mZWRlcmFsLWFpZGVzc2VudGlhbHMvY2F0bW9kLmNmbT9pZD0zOSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDkuNzgwMjA2MTEifQ.S7gPMEV5Jwd83Z4TA98N7v1An-hJBdXtLOhC2_FX1us\/s\/752124464\/br\/204631551276-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZod2EuZG90Lmdvdi9mZWRlcmFsLWFpZGVzc2VudGlhbHMvY2F0bW9kLmNmbT9pZD0zOSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDkuNzgwMjA2MTEifQ.S7gPMEV5Jwd83Z4TA98N7v1An-hJBdXtLOhC2_FX1us\/s\/752124464\/br\/204631551276-l\">environmental assessment (EA)<\/a> is underway to identify operational, environmental and social impacts. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9tZG90L3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpZXMvc3R1ZGllcy90cmFmZmljLWFuZC1lbnZpcm9ubWVudGFsLWxpbmthZ2VzLXN0dWRpZXMvdXMtMjMtaW1wcm92ZW1lbnQtcHJvamVjdC1zdHVkeS1hbm4tYXJib3IiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjA5Ljc4MDIwNjExIn0.8rJyX-NseTozaGQG3xi5V5WQKSKz4zwVpFF35OPf_GI\/s\/752124464\/br\/204631551276-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9tZG90L3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpZXMvc3R1ZGllcy90cmFmZmljLWFuZC1lbnZpcm9ubWVudGFsLWxpbmthZ2VzLXN0dWRpZXMvdXMtMjMtaW1wcm92ZW1lbnQtcHJvamVjdC1zdHVkeS1hbm4tYXJib3IiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjA5Ljc4MDIwNjExIn0.8rJyX-NseTozaGQG3xi5V5WQKSKz4zwVpFF35OPf_GI\/s\/752124464\/br\/204631551276-l\">study webpage<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Public input:<\/b> In addition to the open house, comments and input can also be submitted online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZm9ybXMub2ZmaWNlLmNvbS9QYWdlcy9SZXNwb25zZVBhZ2UuYXNweD9pZD1oM0Q3MVhjM3JVS1dhb2t1OUhJbDBXcTZpQzZ2Y1NkTXNrYkpQSEpYWjF4VU9VSTVVRlJLT1ZGSU9EUk9Xa05LT0RoT1ZFMU9ORkpMTkNRbFFDTmpQVEV1JndkTE9SPWNCNEFBRURFNy0zOTM2LTRFQjEtQjgzOS1DNDZGOEU0RjJDNEYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMTE4Ljg4NzY5OTMxIn0.A6LKtUh1fAZBax9_YzSeV_SjVldSsQVYXRLwm86LRdw\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZm9ybXMub2ZmaWNlLmNvbS9QYWdlcy9SZXNwb25zZVBhZ2UuYXNweD9pZD1oM0Q3MVhjM3JVS1dhb2t1OUhJbDBXcTZpQzZ2Y1NkTXNrYkpQSEpYWjF4VU9VSTVVRlJLT1ZGSU9EUk9Xa05LT0RoT1ZFMU9ORkpMTkNRbFFDTmpQVEV1JndkTE9SPWNCNEFBRURFNy0zOTM2LTRFQjEtQjgzOS1DNDZGOEU0RjJDNEYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMTE4Ljg4NzY5OTMxIn0.A6LKtUh1fAZBax9_YzSeV_SjVldSsQVYXRLwm86LRdw\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\">M-17 comment<\/a> form, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbWtzay5teXNvY2lhbHBpbnBvaW50LmNvbS91cy0yMy1pbXByb3ZlbWVudC1wcm9qZWN0LXN0dWR5Iy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMTE4Ljg4NzY5OTMxIn0.MrRH6VWFhCy5bGR_yg4wMLNP77p9YCc0xbpeylDkcTk\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbWtzay5teXNvY2lhbHBpbnBvaW50LmNvbS91cy0yMy1pbXByb3ZlbWVudC1wcm9qZWN0LXN0dWR5Iy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMTE4Ljg4NzY5OTMxIn0.MrRH6VWFhCy5bGR_yg4wMLNP77p9YCc0xbpeylDkcTk\/s\/151894216\/br\/235590793335-l\">US-23 mapping<\/a> tool or by emailing Monica Monsma at <a href=\"mailto:MonsmaM@Michigan.gov\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"mailto:MonsmaM@Michigan.gov\">MonsmaM@Michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Working Families Tax Credit Checks Coming Early in 2024\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Governor Whitmer announced last month that 700,000 households will be receiving an average of $550 via mail beginning on February 13, 2024. Those eligible do not need to submit anything in addition to receive the credit as it will be automatically processed based on your 2022 tax return. If you have recently moved and are concerned your address is not accurate for mailing, you can update your address <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/general\/change-address\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/general\/change-address\">here<\/a>. Find out if you qualify for the upcoming tax season <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/earned-income-tax-credit\/who-qualifies-for-the-earned-income-tax-credit-eitc\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/earned-income-tax-credit\/who-qualifies-for-the-earned-income-tax-credit-eitc\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Michigan Achievement Scholarship<\/i><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-21px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/10\/Michigan-Achievement-Scholarship.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Michigan Achievement Scholarship&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/treasury\/news\/2023\/02\/06\/michigan-achievement-scholarship-provides-affordability-and-opportunity-for-michigan\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/treasury\/news\/2023\/02\/06\/michigan-achievement-scholarship-provides-affordability-and-opportunity-for-michigan\">Michigan Achievement Scholarship<\/a> application remains open for all high school seniors! This scholarship will provide:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Up to $2,750 if you attend a community college, per year\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Up to $5,500 if you attend a public university, per year\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Up to $4,000 if you attend a private college or university, per year\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>There is no deadline for this scholarship. Students have fifteen months from either their high school graduation or high school equivalency completion to enter college and use the funds they are awarded.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>High school seniors can get started by following these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>File your <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">FAFSA<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/missg.guarantorsolutions.com\/StudentPortal\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/missg.guarantorsolutions.com\/StudentPortal\">MiSSG Student Portal account<\/a> three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and updated on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u00a0 In this e-news, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - 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