{"id":5850,"date":"2022-04-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/polehanki\/2022\/04\/29\/senatedistrict7updates-11\/"},"modified":"2023-01-03T19:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T19:45:24","slug":"senatedistrict7updates-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2022\/04\/29\/senatedistrict7updates-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 7 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||14px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Dayna Polehanki\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5cf6ab14d585d.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Friends,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">There\u2019s been a lot of news happening around our state and in Lansing lately. Remember, I work for YOU at the Capitol, and I want you to stay updated on what\u2019s happening, so I hope you enjoy reading some highlights below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Featured in this newsletter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">#HateWontWin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">A reminder to get tested, vaccinated, and boosted against COVID-19\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Information from the Treasury about what to do if you missed the tax-filing deadline\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An update about Gov. Whitmer\u2019s recently announced MI Healthy Climate Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Information about April as National Safe Digging Month\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An update from the DNR about what we can do to reduce the spread of the Avian Flu\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-7350 or by email at <a href=\"null\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Dayna Polehanki\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d24f8e71469b.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Dayna Polehanki<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">7th District<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#HATEWONTWIN\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">It\u2019s important for the truth to be told. Misinformation and lies will not, and should not, be tolerated because we simply will not let hate win. Accountability is key to upholding the spread of truth in our society.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In case you missed it, here\u2019s a short snippet of me fact-checking some information presented in a Senate Education and Career Readiness committee hearing last week, when a certain individual was brought in to testify before the committee about his views on critical race theory.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&gt;&gt; Watch me hold him accountable:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1647629565474474\" name=\"1647629565474474\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenPolehanki\/status\/1518608628881797121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Polehanki Floor Speech\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/626aaa8c89f69.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>REMINDER TO TEST, GET VACCINATED, BOOSTED AS COVID-19 CASES EXPECTED TO RISE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to participate in best practices to reduce risks of COVID-19 and prevent spread at spring gatherings including proms, graduations, and other events, and to make sure they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/stay-up-to-date.html\">up to date on vaccines<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is expected to continue causing a rise in COVID-19 cases in the upcoming weeks; southeast Michigan is already seeing an increase in cases. The increase is expected as the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron has been shown to be more transmissible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Michigan\u2019s residents are encouraged to be aware of the increased transmission as they go about their daily lives and make personal decisions on masking and other strategies to protect themselves from COVID-19. In addition to testing before and after travel, MDHHS encourages residents to test ahead of group celebrations and gatherings, especially when events may include family and friends who have increased vulnerability to COVID-19 infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Free over-the-counter tests remain available to households through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covid.gov\/tests\">federal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\/0,9753,7-406-98178_104699_104700_105077-572622--,00.html\">MI Backpack Home Testing<\/a>, many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\/0,9753,7-406-99891_99912-579251--,00.html\">Michigan libraries<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesscovidtests.org\/\">Rockefeller programs<\/a>. Continued testing supports early identification of cases in Michigan\u2019s communities and helps limit the spread of the virus. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/coronavirus\/At_Home_Testing_-_Public_Guidance_09142021_735381_7.pdf\">test positive for COVID-19<\/a>, isolate immediately, avoid travel and gatherings, and seek medical care if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">For more information on COVID-19, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\">Michigan.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TREASURY OFFERS HELP TO THOSE WHO MISSED THE TAX FILING DEADLINE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Michigan taxpayers who missed the April 18 state individual income tax filing deadline last week have options for filing a late return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. If you have an outstanding tax debt or cannot make full payment, options for payment plans are available. The Treasury&#8217;s goal is to help taxpayers limit interest charges and late payment penalties.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Treasury recommends past-due tax filers consider:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Filing a return to claim an outstanding refund.<\/b> Taxpayers risk losing their state income tax refund if they do not file a return within four years from the due date of the original return. Go to <a href=\"Michigan.gov\/mifastfile\">Michigan.gov\/mifastfile<\/a> to learn more about e-filing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Filing a return to avoid interest and penalties.<\/b> File past due returns and pay now to limit interest charges and late payment penalties. Failure to pay could affect a taxpayer&#8217;s credit score and th<br \/>e ability to obtain loans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Paying as much tax as possible. <\/b>If taxpayers owe outstanding taxes and cannot pay in full, they should pay as much as they can when they file their tax returns. Payments can be made using <a href=\"https:\/\/treas-secure.state.mi.us\/PayIncomeTax\/PayIncomeTax.htm\">Michigan&#8217;s e-Payments<\/a> service. When mailing checks, carefully follow tax form instructions. Treasury will work with taxpayers who cannot pay the full amount of tax they owe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Taxpayers who receive a final tax bill and are unable to pay the entire amount owed can consider:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Requesting a penalty waiver<\/b>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/penalty\/how-do-i-request-a-penalty-waiver-1\">Penalty may be waived<\/a> on an assessment if a taxpayer can show reasonable cause for their failure to pay on time. Reasonable causes include serious illness, a fire or natural disaster, or criminal acts against you. Documentation should be submitted to substantiate the reason for a penalty waiver request.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Making monthly payments through an installment agreement<\/b>. For Installment Agreements lasting for 48 months (about 4 years) or less, taxpayers must complete, sign, and return the Installment Agreement (Form 990). The agreement requires a proposed payment amount that will be reviewed for approval by Treasury.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Filing an Offer in Compromise application<\/b>. An Offer in Compromise is a request by a taxpayer for the Michigan Department of Treasury to compromise an assessed tax liability for less than the full amount. For more information or an application, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/coll-audit\/collections\/oic\">Michigan.gov\/oic<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The last three options for final tax bills should be filed separately from the state income tax return.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Taxpayers with questions about their state income taxes are encouraged to use <a href=\"https:\/\/etreas.michigan.gov\/iit\/home\">Treasury eServices<\/a>. The online platform enables taxpayers to ask state income tax-related questions when convenient and avoids the extended wait times for calls this time of year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To get started with Treasury eServices, go to <a href=\"Michigan.gov\/incometax\">Michigan.gov\/incometax<\/a> and click on &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/iit\/refund\">Access eServices<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>MI HEALTHY CLIMATE PLAN TO CREATE GOOD-PAYING JOBS, PROTECT AIR AND WATER\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, April 21, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) released the MI Healthy Climate Plan, a roadmap for Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The MI Healthy Climate Plan proposes climate action that would create tens of thousands of clean energy jobs, spur economic development and innovation, protect clean air and water, and improve public health. It builds off the leadership of tribal communities, cities and towns across Michigan, as well as the private sector, and positions Michigan as a climate action leader with a focus on actions to spur economic development and create good-paying jobs, lower energy and transportation costs for working families and businesses, work towards energy independence, mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, improve public health, and protect natural resources and wildlife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Additionally, the MI Healthy Climate Plan identifies what needs to happen for Michigan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 with a prioritization on actions from now until 2030. The plan\u2019s recommendations fall around six pillars:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Commit to Environmental Justice and Pursue a Just Transition\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Clean the Electric Grid\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Electrify Vehicles and Increase Public Transit\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Repair and Decarbonize Homes and Businesses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Drive Clean Innovation in Industry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Protect Michigan\u2019s Land and Water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The full plan can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/egle\/MI-Healthy-Climate-Plan_751230_7.pdf\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1651157131752752\" name=\"1651157131752752\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/626aa8d82e6d7.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1651157172368368\" name=\"1651157172368368\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>As sunshine and warmer temperatures tempt Michiganders to begin backyard improvements or even bigger construction projects, the Michigan Public Service Commission and MISS DIG 811, the state\u2019s underground utility locator, are reminding residents to first call 8-1-1 to have buried utilities marked for safety before putting a shovel in the ground.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Anyone planning a project that involves digging can call at least three business days in advance to ensure underground utilities aren\u2019t damaged, which can lead to dangerous and potentially deadly consequences, regardless of the size of the excavation project. The call is free, and you will be able to have trained workers from utility companies come out and clearly mark (with spray paint or flags) where buried gas, electric, water and sewer lines, phone, and other underground utilities are located on your property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Instead of calling, you can also visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.missdig811.org\/\">MISSDIG811.org<\/a> to fill out a request form online.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1651157231745745\" name=\"1651157231745745\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF BIRD FEEDERS CAN HELP REDUCE SPREAD OF AVIAN INFLUENZA<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As Michigan continues to respond to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as \u201cbird flu,\u201d some residents are asking questions about how best to keep themselves, their poultry flocks, and wild bird populations safe. This is of greater interest now, as many birds make the spring migration back to Michigan and seek out food sources such as backyard bird feeders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">With HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) confirmed in wild birds and domestic flocks in several counties throughout Michigan, wildlife, and animal health experts in the state\u2019s departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development have been fielding increased calls about the HPAI virus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>One effortless way the public can help reduce the potential spread of HPAI is to remove outdoor bird feeders<\/b><\/i>. Though there is not yet any widespread recommendation from state agencies to do so, temporary removal of these food sources coul<br \/>d be helpful, especially for anyone who has highly susceptible species \u2014 domestic poultry, raptors, or waterfowl \u2014 living nearby.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Similarly, removal could be a wise choice for those who observe high-risk species like blue jays, crows, or ravens hanging around backyard bird feeders. This temporary removal of bird feeders and baths may only last for the next couple of months, or until the rate of HPAI spread in wild and domestic birds decreases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If people choose to continue using their bird feeders, please keep this guidance in mind:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Thoroughly clean bird feeders with a diluted bleach solution (and rinse well) once per week. Regularly cleaning helps protect birds against other infections, including salmonella.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Clean up birdseed that has fallen below the feeders to discourage large numbers of birds and other wildlife from congregating in a concentrated area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Do not feed wild birds, especially waterfowl, near domestic flocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Domestic bird owners and caretakers should watch for unusual deaths, a drop in egg production, a significant decrease in water consumption, or an increase in sick birds. If avian influenza is suspected, immediately contact MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) at 800-292-3939 (daytime) or 517-373-0440 (after hours). Follow the status of HPAI in Michigan counties at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdard\/animals\/diseases\/avian\/avian-influenza\">Michigan.gov\/BirdFlu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 99px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenDaynaPolehanki\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 30px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">\n<p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<\/p>\n<p>Email is a great way to share updates, and hear from you on the issues you care about. If you want to alter your email preferences, click here to <a href=\"%unsubscribe%\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">unsubscribe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Friends,\u00a0 There\u2019s been a lot of news happening around our state and in Lansing lately. Remember, I work for YOU at the Capitol, and I want you to stay [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Dayna Polehanki\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5cf6ab14d585d.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Friends,&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">There\u2019s been a lot of news happening around our state and in Lansing lately. Remember, I work for YOU at the Capitol, and I want you to stay updated on what\u2019s happening, so I hope you enjoy reading some highlights below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Featured in this newsletter:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">#HateWontWin&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">A reminder to get tested, vaccinated, and boosted against COVID-19&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Information from the Treasury about what to do if you missed the tax-filing deadline&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">An update about Gov. Whitmer\u2019s recently announced MI Healthy Climate Plan&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Information about April as National Safe Digging Month&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">An update from the DNR about what we can do to reduce the spread of the Avian Flu&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-7350 or by email at <a href=\"null\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Dayna Polehanki\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d24f8e71469b.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Dayna Polehanki<br><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">State Senator<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">7th District<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><b>#HATEWONTWIN&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">It\u2019s important for the truth to be told. Misinformation and lies will not, and should not, be tolerated because we simply will not let hate win. Accountability is key to upholding the spread of truth in our society.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In case you missed it, here\u2019s a short snippet of me fact-checking some information presented in a Senate Education and Career Readiness committee hearing last week, when a certain individual was brought in to testify before the committee about his views on critical race theory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">&gt;&gt; Watch me hold him accountable:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><span 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style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1647629565474474\" name=\"1647629565474474\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenPolehanki\/status\/1518608628881797121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"Polehanki Floor Speech\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/626aaa8c89f69.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><br><\/p><p><b>REMINDER TO TEST, GET VACCINATED, BOOSTED AS COVID-19 CASES EXPECTED TO RISE&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to participate in best practices to reduce risks of COVID-19 and prevent spread at spring gatherings including proms, graduations, and other events, and to make sure they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/stay-up-to-date.html\">up to date on vaccines<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is expected to continue causing a rise in COVID-19 cases in the upcoming weeks; southeast Michigan is already seeing an increase in cases. The increase is expected as the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron has been shown to be more transmissible.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Michigan\u2019s residents are encouraged to be aware of the increased transmission as they go about their daily lives and make personal decisions on masking and other strategies to protect themselves from COVID-19. In addition to testing before and after travel, MDHHS encourages residents to test ahead of group celebrations and gatherings, especially when events may include family and friends who have increased vulnerability to COVID-19 infection.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Free over-the-counter tests remain available to households through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covid.gov\/tests\">federal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\/0,9753,7-406-98178_104699_104700_105077-572622--,00.html\">MI Backpack Home Testing<\/a>, many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\/0,9753,7-406-99891_99912-579251--,00.html\">Michigan libraries<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesscovidtests.org\/\">Rockefeller programs<\/a>. Continued testing supports early identification of cases in Michigan\u2019s communities and helps limit the spread of the virus. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/coronavirus\/At_Home_Testing_-_Public_Guidance_09142021_735381_7.pdf\">test positive for COVID-19<\/a>, isolate immediately, avoid travel and gatherings, and seek medical care if needed.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For more information on COVID-19, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus\">Michigan.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><b>TREASURY OFFERS HELP TO THOSE WHO MISSED THE TAX FILING DEADLINE&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>Michigan taxpayers who missed the April 18 state individual income tax filing deadline last week have options for filing a late return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. If you have an outstanding tax debt or cannot make full payment, options for payment plans are available. The Treasury's goal is to help taxpayers limit interest charges and late payment penalties.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Treasury recommends past-due tax filers consider:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Filing a return to claim an outstanding refund.<\/b> Taxpayers risk losing their state income tax refund if they do not file a return within four years from the due date of the original return. Go to <a href=\"Michigan.gov\/mifastfile\">Michigan.gov\/mifastfile<\/a> to learn more about e-filing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Filing a return to avoid interest and penalties.<\/b> File past due returns and pay now to limit interest charges and late payment penalties. Failure to pay could affect a taxpayer's credit score and th\ne ability to obtain loans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Paying as much tax as possible. <\/b>If taxpayers owe outstanding taxes and cannot pay in full, they should pay as much as they can when they file their tax returns. Payments can be made using <a href=\"https:\/\/treas-secure.state.mi.us\/PayIncomeTax\/PayIncomeTax.htm\">Michigan's e-Payments<\/a> service. When mailing checks, carefully follow tax form instructions. Treasury will work with taxpayers who cannot pay the full amount of tax they owe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Taxpayers who receive a final tax bill and are unable to pay the entire amount owed can consider:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Requesting a penalty waiver<\/b>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/penalty\/how-do-i-request-a-penalty-waiver-1\">Penalty may be waived<\/a> on an assessment if a taxpayer can show reasonable cause for their failure to pay on time. Reasonable causes include serious illness, a fire or natural disaster, or criminal acts against you. Documentation should be submitted to substantiate the reason for a penalty waiver request.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Making monthly payments through an installment agreement<\/b>. For Installment Agreements lasting for 48 months (about 4 years) or less, taxpayers must complete, sign, and return the Installment Agreement (Form 990). The agreement requires a proposed payment amount that will be reviewed for approval by Treasury.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Filing an Offer in Compromise application<\/b>. An Offer in Compromise is a request by a taxpayer for the Michigan Department of Treasury to compromise an assessed tax liability for less than the full amount. For more information or an application, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/coll-audit\/collections\/oic\">Michigan.gov\/oic<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The last three options for final tax bills should be filed separately from the state income tax return.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Taxpayers with questions about their state income taxes are encouraged to use <a href=\"https:\/\/etreas.michigan.gov\/iit\/home\">Treasury eServices<\/a>. The online platform enables taxpayers to ask state income tax-related questions when convenient and avoids the extended wait times for calls this time of year.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To get started with Treasury eServices, go to <a href=\"Michigan.gov\/incometax\">Michigan.gov\/incometax<\/a> and click on \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/iit\/refund\">Access eServices<\/a>.\"<\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">&nbsp;<\/b><br><\/p><p><b><br><\/b><\/p><p><b>MI HEALTHY CLIMATE PLAN TO CREATE GOOD-PAYING JOBS, PROTECT AIR AND WATER&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>On Thursday, April 21, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) released the MI Healthy Climate Plan, a roadmap for Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The MI Healthy Climate Plan proposes climate action that would create tens of thousands of clean energy jobs, spur economic development and innovation, protect clean air and water, and improve public health. It builds off the leadership of tribal communities, cities and towns across Michigan, as well as the private sector, and positions Michigan as a climate action leader with a focus on actions to spur economic development and create good-paying jobs, lower energy and transportation costs for working families and businesses, work towards energy independence, mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, improve public health, and protect natural resources and wildlife.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Additionally, the MI Healthy Climate Plan identifies what needs to happen for Michigan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 with a prioritization on actions from now until 2030. The plan\u2019s recommendations fall around six pillars:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Commit to Environmental Justice and Pursue a Just Transition&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Clean the Electric Grid&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Electrify Vehicles and Increase Public Transit&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Repair and Decarbonize Homes and Businesses&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Drive Clean Innovation in Industry&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Protect Michigan\u2019s Land and Water&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The full plan can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/egle\/MI-Healthy-Climate-Plan_751230_7.pdf\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><b style=\"background-color: 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style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1651157131752752\" name=\"1651157131752752\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/626aa8d82e6d7.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1651157172368368\" name=\"1651157172368368\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>As sunshine and warmer temperatures tempt Michiganders to begin backyard improvements or even bigger construction projects, the Michigan Public Service Commission and MISS DIG 811, the state\u2019s underground utility locator, are reminding residents to first call 8-1-1 to have buried utilities marked for safety before putting a shovel in the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Anyone planning a project that involves digging can call at least three business days in advance to ensure underground utilities aren\u2019t damaged, which can lead to dangerous and potentially deadly consequences, regardless of the size of the excavation project. The call is free, and you will be able to have trained workers from utility companies come out and clearly mark (with spray paint or flags) where buried gas, electric, water and sewer lines, phone, and other underground utilities are located on your property.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Instead of calling, you can also visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.missdig811.org\/\">MISSDIG811.org<\/a> to fill out a request form online.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1651157231745745\" name=\"1651157231745745\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF BIRD FEEDERS CAN HELP REDUCE SPREAD OF AVIAN INFLUENZA<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p><p>As Michigan continues to respond to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as \u201cbird flu,\u201d some residents are asking questions about how best to keep themselves, their poultry flocks, and wild bird populations safe. This is of greater interest now, as many birds make the spring migration back to Michigan and seek out food sources such as backyard bird feeders.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">With HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) confirmed in wild birds and domestic flocks in several counties throughout Michigan, wildlife, and animal health experts in the state\u2019s departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development have been fielding increased calls about the HPAI virus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>One effortless way the public can help reduce the potential spread of HPAI is to remove outdoor bird feeders<\/b><\/i>. Though there is not yet any widespread recommendation from state agencies to do so, temporary removal of these food sources coul\nd be helpful, especially for anyone who has highly susceptible species \u2014 domestic poultry, raptors, or waterfowl \u2014 living nearby.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Similarly, removal could be a wise choice for those who observe high-risk species like blue jays, crows, or ravens hanging around backyard bird feeders. This temporary removal of bird feeders and baths may only last for the next couple of months, or until the rate of HPAI spread in wild and domestic birds decreases.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If people choose to continue using their bird feeders, please keep this guidance in mind:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Thoroughly clean bird feeders with a diluted bleach solution (and rinse well) once per week. Regularly cleaning helps protect birds against other infections, including salmonella.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Clean up birdseed that has fallen below the feeders to discourage large numbers of birds and other wildlife from congregating in a concentrated area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Do not feed wild birds, especially waterfowl, near domestic flocks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Domestic bird owners and caretakers should watch for unusual deaths, a drop in egg production, a significant decrease in water consumption, or an increase in sick birds. If avian influenza is suspected, immediately contact MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) at 800-292-3939 (daytime) or 517-373-0440 (after hours). 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