{"id":5929,"date":"2022-09-16T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/news\/2022\/09\/16\/senatedistrict7updates-19\/"},"modified":"2022-12-30T05:30:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T05:30:18","slug":"senatedistrict7updates-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2022\/09\/16\/senatedistrict7updates-19\/","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;12px|||||&#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;][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:html --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\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;\">It\u2019s an honor serving you as your state senator here in Lansing. As always, please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns so I can ensure I am working on what matters most to you and your family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Featured in this newsletter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">September is Life Insurance and Annuity Awareness Month\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Statewide housing partnerships established to help lower living costs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Governor signs directive to create jobs, strengthen economy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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=\"mailto:SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SEPTEMBER IS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>September is Life Insurance and Annuity Awareness Month, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is available to answer questions pertaining to this vitally important coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Purchasing life insurance can help provide peace of mind that your loved ones will have the financial resources they need to pay daily bills, cover end-of-life expenses, or pay medical bills if tragedy strikes. Life insurance may also be a key component of a family\u2019s strategy for long-term financial or retirement planning, paying for college, and building generational wealth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurist.com\/studies-surveys\/life-insurance-consumer-and-industry-statistics\/\">Recent studies show that approximately 65% of Americans do not buy life insurance<\/a> simply because they don\u2019t understand how to buy a policy and are unsure what type of coverage they need. To help make this process easier, DIFS helps Michiganders with life insurance or annuity concerns by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Providing publications, tips, locators, and other information about shopping for life insurance or annuities in Michigan on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/Insurance\/life\">DIFS Life and Annuities website<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Reviewing and acting on consumer complaints against insurance companies, agencies, and agents. Consumers are encouraged to first attempt to resolve disputes directly with their insurance company or agent but, if a resolution cannot be reached, DIFS can help try to resolve your dispute. Complaints can be filed online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/complaint\">Michigan.gov\/DIFScomplaints<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Operating the DIFS Call Center, which provides Michiganders the chance to speak with a live specialist Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 877-999-6442. DIFS can also be reached via email at <a href=\"mailto:DIFSInfo@michigan.gov\">DIFSInfo@michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In addition to providing direct information and assistance to consumers, DIFS administers the\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/insurance\/life\/life-insurance-and-annuity-search-service-lias\">Life Insurance and Annuity Search Service (LIAS)<\/a> to help those who cannot find information about their deceased loved one&#8217;s life insurance policies or annuity contracts. So far this year, the LIAS program has assisted 86 consumers recover more than $3 million.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">For more information on LIAS, call 877-999-6442 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/insurance\/life\/life-insurance-and-annuity-search-service-lias\">Michigan.gov\/LIAS<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:DIFS-LIAS@michigan.gov\">DIFS-LIAS@michigan.gov<\/a>. A national resource is also available from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at <a href=\"https:\/\/eapps.naic.org\/life-policy-locator\/#\/welcome\">EApps.NAIC.org\/Life-Policy-Locator<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>STATEWIDE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/MIEOG\/2022\/09\/07\/file_attachments\/2264451\/EO%202022-10%20-%20Statewide%20Housing%20Partnership%20%28220907.pdf\">executive order establishing the Statewide Housing Partnership within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)<\/a>. Housing that meets peoples\u2019 needs is critical to attract new businesses and support existing employers, and it is the foundation of better educational, economic, and social outcomes. Michigan faces a 160,000-unit attainable housing shortage, leading to higher prices for all and housing instability for low-income Michiganders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The pandemic has also complicate<br \/>d matters. Before it started, 48% of renters and 18% of homeowners paid too much for housing (more than 30% of their income) \u2014 and that ratio only worsened after the pandemic. In addition, Michigan\u2019s housing stock is aging \u2014 47% of all housing units in the state were built before 1970.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In response to this growing issue, the Statewide Housing Partnership group will include leaders from state, local, and tribal governments; advocates from nonprofit and community organizations; and representatives from the business advocacy world and finance industry. They will develop a strategy to implement Michigan\u2019s Statewide Housing Plan and ensure that every Michigander has access to affordable housing that meets their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Additionally, the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved $83.8 million in grant funding across 22 statewide affordable housing and community development projects through the Revitalization and Placemaking Program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE TO CREATE JOBS, STRENGTHEN ECONOMY\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/MIEOG\/2022\/09\/07\/file_attachments\/2263901\/ED%202022-10%20Creating%20Jobs%20%28220905%29%20%28signed%29.pdf\">executive directive to create jobs in Michigan by taking advantage of the resources in the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">This directive will ensure state departments and agencies harness every available tax credit and other opportunities in the IRA to build on Michigan\u2019s manufacturing strengths, advance its energy and mobility leadership, and empower workers to succeed.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Over the last three years, Michigan has received multiple awards for its manufacturing capabilities and was recently named the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/policy\/us-energy-employment-jobs-report-useer\">#1 state in the nation for energy sector job growth<\/a>. The IRA will build upon this momentum, helping Michigan build and retool factories to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The executive directive will deploy every available resource from the IRA to create good-paying jobs for Michiganders and make Michigan competitive for investment over other states.\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>To be removed from list, please respond to email.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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:html -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Friends,\u00a0 It\u2019s an honor serving you as your state senator here in Lansing. As always, please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns so I can [&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:html -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><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\">It\u2019s an honor serving you as your state senator here in Lansing. As always, please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns so I can ensure I am working on what matters most to you and your family.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Featured in this newsletter:&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">September is Life Insurance and Annuity Awareness Month&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Statewide housing partnerships established to help lower living costs&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Governor signs directive to create jobs, strengthen economy&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>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=\"mailto:SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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><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><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><b>SEPTEMBER IS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>September is Life Insurance and Annuity Awareness Month, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is available to answer questions pertaining to this vitally important coverage.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Purchasing life insurance can help provide peace of mind that your loved ones will have the financial resources they need to pay daily bills, cover end-of-life expenses, or pay medical bills if tragedy strikes. Life insurance may also be a key component of a family\u2019s strategy for long-term financial or retirement planning, paying for college, and building generational wealth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurist.com\/studies-surveys\/life-insurance-consumer-and-industry-statistics\/\">Recent studies show that approximately 65% of Americans do not buy life insurance<\/a> simply because they don\u2019t understand how to buy a policy and are unsure what type of coverage they need. To help make this process easier, DIFS helps Michiganders with life insurance or annuity concerns by:&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Providing publications, tips, locators, and other information about shopping for life insurance or annuities in Michigan on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/Insurance\/life\">DIFS Life and Annuities website<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Reviewing and acting on consumer complaints against insurance companies, agencies, and agents. Consumers are encouraged to first attempt to resolve disputes directly with their insurance company or agent but, if a resolution cannot be reached, DIFS can help try to resolve your dispute. Complaints can be filed online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/complaint\">Michigan.gov\/DIFScomplaints<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Operating the DIFS Call Center, which provides Michiganders the chance to speak with a live specialist Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 877-999-6442. DIFS can also be reached via email at <a href=\"mailto:DIFSInfo@michigan.gov\">DIFSInfo@michigan.gov<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In addition to providing direct information and assistance to consumers, DIFS administers the&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/insurance\/life\/life-insurance-and-annuity-search-service-lias\">Life Insurance and Annuity Search Service (LIAS)<\/a> to help those who cannot find information about their deceased loved one's life insurance policies or annuity contracts. So far this year, the LIAS program has assisted 86 consumers recover more than $3 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For more information on LIAS, call 877-999-6442 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/insurance\/life\/life-insurance-and-annuity-search-service-lias\">Michigan.gov\/LIAS<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:DIFS-LIAS@michigan.gov\">DIFS-LIAS@michigan.gov<\/a>. A national resource is also available from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at <a href=\"https:\/\/eapps.naic.org\/life-policy-locator\/#\/welcome\">EApps.NAIC.org\/Life-Policy-Locator<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><b>STATEWIDE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED TO LOWER HOUSING COSTS&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/MIEOG\/2022\/09\/07\/file_attachments\/2264451\/EO%202022-10%20-%20Statewide%20Housing%20Partnership%20%28220907.pdf\">executive order establishing the Statewide Housing Partnership within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)<\/a>. Housing that meets peoples\u2019 needs is critical to attract new businesses and support existing employers, and it is the foundation of better educational, economic, and social outcomes. Michigan faces a 160,000-unit attainable housing shortage, leading to higher prices for all and housing instability for low-income Michiganders.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The pandemic has also complicate\nd matters. Before it started, 48% of renters and 18% of homeowners paid too much for housing (more than 30% of their income) \u2014 and that ratio only worsened after the pandemic. In addition, Michigan\u2019s housing stock is aging \u2014 47% of all housing units in the state were built before 1970.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In response to this growing issue, the Statewide Housing Partnership group will include leaders from state, local, and tribal governments; advocates from nonprofit and community organizations; and representatives from the business advocacy world and finance industry. They will develop a strategy to implement Michigan\u2019s Statewide Housing Plan and ensure that every Michigander has access to affordable housing that meets their needs.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Additionally, the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved $83.8 million in grant funding across 22 statewide affordable housing and community development projects through the Revitalization and Placemaking Program.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><b>GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE TO CREATE JOBS, STRENGTHEN ECONOMY&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/MIEOG\/2022\/09\/07\/file_attachments\/2263901\/ED%202022-10%20Creating%20Jobs%20%28220905%29%20%28signed%29.pdf\">executive directive to create jobs in Michigan by taking advantage of the resources in the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This directive will ensure state departments and agencies harness every available tax credit and other opportunities in the IRA to build on Michigan\u2019s manufacturing strengths, advance its energy and mobility leadership, and empower workers to succeed.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Over the last three years, Michigan has received multiple awards for its manufacturing capabilities and was recently named the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/policy\/us-energy-employment-jobs-report-useer\">#1 state in the nation for energy sector job growth<\/a>. The IRA will build upon this momentum, helping Michigan build and retool factories to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The executive directive will deploy every available resource from the IRA to create good-paying jobs for Michiganders and make Michigan competitive for investment over other states.&nbsp;<\/span><br 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