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Dear Neighbors,\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hope you\u2019ve been able to enjoy the beautiful weather we\u2019ve been having this week. This week your state legislature returned to session and is gearing up to begin negotiating next year\u2019s state budget. As always, I remain committed to advocating for funding in the areas our community needs it most.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Featured in this newsletter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Should you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-7350 or by email at <\/span>SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/02\/Polehanki_sig.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Polehanki_sig” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dayna Polehanki \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 100 Days of Action<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”-18px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-12.52.51-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Screen Shot 2023-04-14 at 12.52.51 PM” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The first 100 days of working in this new majority have been full of major successes that protect, advocate, and uplift Michiganders! Our\u202f#MajorityForThePeople\u202fhas wasted no time\u202fmaking\u202fprogress on 40 years of pent-up policy ideas that will lift people up, protect freedoms, and save lives.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n From\u202fsecuring protections for LGBTQ Michiganders to passing gun violence prevention measures to restoring workers’ rights, we have prioritized safety at school, at work, and in our communities in our first\u202f100\u202fdays\u202f\u2013\u202fand\u202fwe\u2019re\u202fjust getting started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n April 2023 is Arab American Heritage and Chaldean-American Month\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The month of April celebrates Arab American Heritage and Chaldean-American Month to commemorate the valuable contributions that Middle Eastern Americans have made to virtually every aspect of American society in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, culture, and more. Middle Eastern Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Chaldean Assyrian Syriac community enriches Michigan\u2019s cultural tapestry and prosperity through their success in the arts, business, law, politics, education, medicine, architecture, and engineering. Michigan is home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the U.S., as well as the largest concentration of Chaldean Assyrian Syriacs in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Community Update<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-12.40.49-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Mayor Wimberly, City Council members and Sen. Polehanki” title_text=”Screen Shot 2023-04-14 at 12.40.49 PM” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Thank you to City of Inkster – City Hall, Mayor Wimberly, City Council members and residents who came out to celebrate the $1.2 million my office secured to make this old library into a modern and vibrant Inkster Cultural Arts Center. Can\u2019t wait for the ribbon cutting!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Native Plant Month\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n As we roll into spring and notice beautiful colors returning to our surroundings, we also celebrate April as Native Plant Month. Michigan is home to more than 1,800 native plant species which include large shade trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, and everyone\u2019s favorite spring flower, the orange traffic cone. To protect our environment\u2014including our native plants\u2014record investments have been made in conservation and natural resources through the Building Michigan Together Plan and the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Let\u2019s keep working together to preserve our green spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Helping Medicaid members keep their coverage\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Take action to avoid a gap in coverage\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE), allowing Medicaid members to keep their health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, eligibility renewals will start again in June. Monthly renewal notifications will be sent by mail beginning in May.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following these steps will help determine if you still qualify:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re a Medicaid member, learn more about how these changes may affect your health care coverage at Michigan.gov\/2023benefitchanges<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Changing Health Insurance can impact Auto Insurance\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Your auto insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind if you lose or change your health insurance, but there is an important connection that every Michigander should know about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Under Michigan\u2019s auto insurance law, drivers can choose from six different Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical coverage levels when they buy or renew their auto insurance, which covers medical bills and other expenses if you are injured in an auto accident. For people who have Qualified Health Coverage (QHC), two options allow you to remove PIP medical coverage for yourself and\/or eligible household members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To count as QHC, your health insurance policy must not exclude or limit coverage for auto accident injuries and must have an individual deductible of $6,000 or less. Medicare Parts A and B or Medicare Advantage also count as QHC, but please note VA Health Benefits do not count as QHC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If someone in your household does not have PIP medical coverage and has a change in their health insurance, you must ACT:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are interested in learning more or have questions, visit Michigan.gov\/AutoInsurance<\/a> or call the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (833) ASK-DIFS (275-3437).\u00a0<\/p>\n Gear up for spring fishing by getting your 2023 Fishing License\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The new fishing license and regulation season kicked off April 1, so anglers need to be sure they have purchased a new license in order to enjoy Michigan\u2019s great fishing opportunities. The 2023 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fishing licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov\/DNRLicenses<\/a> or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app<\/a> and purchasing via the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Neighbors,\u00a0 I hope you\u2019ve been able to enjoy the beautiful weather we\u2019ve been having this week. This week your state legislature returned to session and is gearing up to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6120,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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<\/span>District 5<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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