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Senate Passes Polehanki Bill to Eliminate Third-Grade Reading Retention

Senate Passes Polehanki Bill to Eliminate Third-Grade Reading Retention

Bill responds to concerns of parents, teachers and education experts    LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 8, 2023) — The Michigan Senate voted today to pass Sen. Dayna Polehanki’s (D-Livonia) legislation, Senate Bill 12, to reform Michigan’s punitive third-grade reading law. The...

Sen. Polehanki on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address  

Sen. Polehanki on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address  

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening:  “As the new Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I am ready to get to...

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Wow! China Day in Detroit was beautiful! I am honored to drink tea poured from a one-of-its-kind ancient teapot! The woman pouring the tea spent over 20 years in China where she learned the art of this tea ceremony. ... See MoreSee Less

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On Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s chopping block for my community are building renovations to open a new branch of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center.

Kids-TALK serves children through 17 years, and their non-offending family members, who have been the victims of child abuse, neglect, or have witnessed violent crimes.

Kids-TALK’s comprehensive services include forensic interviewing, child and family advocacy, emotional support, specialized medical evaluations, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.Yesterday, House Republicans abruptly canceled nearly $645 million in funding for critical state projects and community programs in a backroom deal. This holiday season, Matt Hall and his caucus are slashing funding for new moms, kids with cancer, fighting the opioid crisis, and crucial projects in every corner of the state.

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On Republican House Speaker Matt Hall’s chopping block for my community are building renovations to open a new branch of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center. 

Kids-TALK serves children through 17 years, and their non-offending family members, who have been the victims of child abuse, neglect, or have witnessed violent crimes. 

Kids-TALK’s comprehensive services include forensic interviewing, child and family advocacy, emotional support, specialized medical evaluations, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.
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