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District 5 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Fall is officially here. While my team and I have been enjoying the shifts in temperature and seeing the leaves on the trees start to change, we've also enjoyed getting back into the rhythm of the legislative session. From passing voting protections to...
Irwin and Polehanki Legislation to Improve Literacy and Help Students With Dyslexia Heads to Governor’s Desk
Bills to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia receive bipartisan and unanimous support in Senate LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bills 567 and 568, comprehensive legislation to improve reading in Michigan. The...
Back-to-School Updates and Resources
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, and so has another beautiful Michigan summer. My legislative colleagues and I are heading back to the Senate chamber this month after a busy summer spent connecting with our constituents and communities. I’m eager to...
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Senator Polehanki March is Reading Month
Senator Polehanki Reads "Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life"
Sen Polehanki on Senate Bill 947
Sen Polehanki in Support of SB 944
Sen. Polehanki Testifying in Support of Senate Bills 857 and 858
Sen. Polehanki on Dyslexia and Literacy Legislation
Senator Polehanki Asks Colleagues to Vote Yes on SB 911
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As the Michigan Senate co-chair of the Michigan Women's Commission Bi-partisan Women's Council, I am happy to share a leadership development opportunity offered by the MWC: Create Your Own Meno-posse Coaching Program and Spotlight Speaker Series.
The women of Michigan told the MWC they want more spaces and opportunities to talk about midlife health and to normalize and destigmatize the menopause conversation. The Create Your Own Meno-posse program will empower people across the state to convene in their own unique communities to have these open and honest conversations and share stories and resources. Consider taking advantage of this FREE coaching program! ... See MoreSee Less
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🛎️🛎️🛎️ I passed another bill into law!
Once the bill is concurred by the senate and signed by Governor Whitmer, K-12 schools must send a flyer home to parents about the dangers of vapes, alternative nicotine products (like Zyns), THC cannabis products, and synthetic intoxicating hemp (like Delta Eight).
It’s important for parents to be fully informed about these products as they are not harmless for kids.
Thank you to all House members who voted yes on this bill this week! ... See MoreSee Less
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Beloved Michigan geometry teacher killed by drunk driver while doing an Uber shift, presumably to earn more money. He loved Prince, so students are wearing purple to school to honor him. ... See MoreSee Less
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