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Sen. Polehanki Champions Bipartisan Compromise on Legislation to Regulate Cell Phones in Schools
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Today, after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiation led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), lawmakers came to an agreement on legislation to restrict student cell phone use during instructional...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutionality of House Republicans’ Sweeping Budget Slashes
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to claw back critical funding for programs and projects across the state illegal. One of many affected projects is...
Updates from the Final Days of 2025
Dear Neighbor, In the final days of our 2025 legislative session, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I used every moment we had to fight for Michigan kids, families, and communities. From protecting workers from the claw back of pandemic-era unemployment benefits to...
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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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