{"id":5934,"date":"2022-01-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/mccann\/2022\/01\/25\/senatedistrict20newslegislativeupdates\/"},"modified":"2022-01-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T00:00:00","slug":"senatedistrict20newslegislativeupdates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/mccann\/2022\/01\/25\/senatedistrict20newslegislativeupdates\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 20 News & Legislative Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Michigan Senate\u2019s 2022 legislative year is underway. We have much important work ahead of us, including the appropriation of billions of remaining federal relief dollars to continue restoring Michigan\u2019s economy, keep fixing our roads and bridges, strengthen public health services to combat COVID-19, improve our schools, expand affordable childcare, and support Michigan\u2019s frontline workers. <\/p>

I am also looking forward to Governor Whitmer\u2019s State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 26th, and hope you will join me in tuning in<\/a>. <\/p>

Please read on for some more important information, including a recap of some recent happenings around the district. <\/p>

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HAPPENINGS AROUND KALAMAZOO COUNTY
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/b><\/span><\/p>

On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17th, I was honored to participate in the annual MLK Day Teach-In hosted by Western Michigan University and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations. I joined state and local officials in a panel discussion on\u202fpublic policy that is consistent with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/p>

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New Capitol Interns from WMU <\/b><\/p>

Please help me welcome WMU Department of Political Science students Immaculata James and Dayna Mulder to my office this semester as part of their Western Michigan University Capitol Internship Program. They will assist with constituent relations and legislative research, and learn more about state legislating right here in Lansing.<\/p>

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Seeing Lending Hands in Action <\/b><\/p>

I had the opportunity to attend a tour of the Lending Hands of Michigan facility in Portage. They loan out home durable medical equipment for free on a temporary basis to those in their service area. Thank you for all you do for the community!<\/p>

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Kalsee Credit Union Opens Two New Branch Locations in Kalamazoo County <\/b><\/p>

This month, Kalsee Credit Union held ceremonial ribbon cuttings to celebrate two new Kalamazoo-area branch offices. I was able to join them at the new Vicksburg location to mark the occasion.<\/p>

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2022 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS\u202f <\/b><\/p>

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her annual State of the State address this year virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 26th<\/a>. The event will be broadcast live throughout the state\u202fand this year\u2019s theme will be \u201cI Believe in Michigan.\u201d\u202fDetails about what time and where to watch will be released soon.\u202f <\/p>

I\u2019m looking forward to hearing what the governor has to say and will be tuning in, and I hope you will too. I am also interested in hearing what you\u202fthink about\u202fher address and encourage you to email me or call my office with your ideas.\u202f <\/p>

In the meantime, here\u2019s why I believe in Michigan:\u202f <\/p>

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ORDER YOUR FREE, AT-HOME, RAPID COVID-19 TESTS\u202f <\/b><\/p>

Testing is one of the best tools we have in helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the CDC recommend that you take an at-home test if you begin to have\u202fsymptoms<\/a>, if it\u2019s been at least five days after being in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and before you plan on traveling or attending a large gathering.\u202f <\/p>

Thanks to the Biden Administration wanting to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to stay safe during the ongoing pandemic,\u202fat-home, rapid COVID-19 tests are now available for free at COVIDTests.gov<\/a>, with every household eligible for four free tests that will be shipped directly to Michiganders\u2019 homes.<\/p>

Tests will usually ship within 7-12 days of ordering and arrive in the mail. Here\u2019s what you need to know about your order:\u202f<\/span><\/p>

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