{"id":1807,"date":"2025-01-31T10:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2025-01-31T10:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:19:21","slug":"news-and-updates-from-the-office-of-senator-klinefelt-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/2025\/01\/31\/news-and-updates-from-the-office-of-senator-klinefelt-7\/","title":{"rendered":"News and Updates from the Office of Senator Klinefelt!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/klinefelt1.png” title_text=”klinefelt1″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please see below for some updates on what our office has been up to recently. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I appreciate your feedback, so please feel free to reach out. You can contact me by sending an email to <\/span>SenVKlinefelt@senate.michigan.gov<\/span> or calling 517-373-7670.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/klinefeltsig-300×81-1.png” title_text=”klinefeltsig-300×81-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”25%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Veronica Klinefelt\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>District 11<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png” alt=”Community Connections” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_Community Connections” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

First Coffee Hour of 2025 at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Klinefelt-Coffee-Hour.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”First Coffee Hour of 2025 at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch” title_text=”Klinefelt-Coffee-Hour” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Breakfast<\/span> Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King<\/span>,<\/span> Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Klinefelt-MLK-Day.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Breakfast Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” title_text=”Klinefelt-MLK-Day” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Speaking with Members of Women of Tomorrow Metro Detroit at Roseville High School<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Klinefelt-Women-Tomorrow-1b.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Speaking with Members of Women of Tomorrow Metro Detroit at Roseville High School” title_text=”Klinefelt-Women-Tomorrow-1b” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Klinefelt-Women-Tomorrow-1a.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Speaking with Members of Women of Tomorrow Metro Detroit at Roseville High School” title_text=”Klinefelt-Women-Tomorrow-1a” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Upcoming-Events-scaled.jpg” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_Upcoming Events” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Upcoming events” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Community Conversation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Monday, February 24, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>WHERE: <\/span><\/b>Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png” alt=”Helpful News and Resources” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_News & Resources” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

EITC: Lowering Costs for 50 Years<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For 50 years now, the federal Earned Income Tax Credit has been instrumental in lifting families and workers out of poverty, reducing racial disparities, and providing critical support to small businesses and local economies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here in District 11, over 21,000 families benefit, boosting incomes of workers from $154 to over $750 on average. <\/span>To determine eligibility and find tax preparation resources, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cold Weather Safety Tips<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With<\/span> sub-zero temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and ice in the forecast recently, the Michigan State Police is urging residents and visitors to take the below precautions to stay safe. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n