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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, Senate Pass Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal
Jan. 26th action on SB 1 and SB 3 stand to give almost $1 billion back to Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 31, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3 last week. SB 1, which would provide much-needed tax...
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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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.
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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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