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Sen. Polehanki Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to provide Pre-K and postsecondary attainment for every Michigan public school...
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Testimony on my bill, which is part of a three-bill package to protect Michiganders from MICROPLASTICS pollution in our water.
"This legislation addresses a pressing threat to Michigan's water --microplastics.
Emerging scientific evidence shows that tiny plastic particles are finding their way into our Great Lakes, our rivers, and even our drinking water systems.
The lack of consistent testing standards and statewide data make it difficult to make informed decisions about how best to protect our communities.
Senate Bill 504 would change that.
It creates a statewide program requiring the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to test quarterly for microplastics from July 2027 through July 2030.
The testing will include a variety of water sources and ensures that a wide variety of communities are represented in the data.
Beyond the collection of data, Senate Bill 504 ensures accountability and transparency.
By July 2031, EGLE will publish and submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature dealing with where microplastics are found, in what amounts, and what we know about their risks.
EGLE will also provide recommendations and strategies for future monitoring and mitigation.
This is a crucial and essential step toward protecting Michigan's public health and preserving the integrity of Michigan's drinking water.
Michigan is home to 20% of the world's freshwater.
We have a moral and economic responsibility to protect that water for the millions of people who depend on it.
So, I urge my colleagues to to support this legislation." ... See MoreSee Less
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It was my pleasure to congratulate Westland’s Business Leaders with certificates of appreciation on behalf of my office and the Michigan Senate.
This year’s awardees include Sole Construction, Independent Carpet One, Soho Banquet and Event Center, and The Wicked Pickle.
Westland’s First Citizen for 2025 is the Honorable Judge Sandra Ference Cicirelli.
Thanks to Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman for highlighting this year’s accomplishments in his State of the City address, which included the $7,000,000 for Fire Station 2 that he and I delivered when he was a State Representative as well as the $3,500,000 that I delivered for Fire Station 4. ... See MoreSee Less
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Livonia’s Good Old-Fashioned Corn Roast was a hit yet again! Thanks to the Lions Club and Bill Joyner for making it happen 🌽 ... See MoreSee Less
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