{"id":6906,"date":"2024-09-28T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/?p=6906"},"modified":"2024-09-30T12:15:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T16:15:36","slug":"district-5-legislative-community-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2024\/09\/28\/district-5-legislative-community-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"District 5 Legislative &amp; Community Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Polehanki_EmailBanner.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Polehanki_EmailBanner&#8221; url=&#8221;http:\/\/www.senatorpolehanki.com&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fall is officially here. While\u00a0my\u00a0team and I have been enjoying the shifts in temperature and seeing the leaves on the trees start to change,\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0also enjoyed getting back into the rhythm of the legislative session. From passing voting protections to ensuring ongoing investments in our public schools, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are energized to be back at the Capitol getting things done for Michiganders.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can email us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sendpolehanki@senate.michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>\u00a0or call 517-373-7350.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u202f<\/span>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-21px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/04\/polehanki2.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;polehanki2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|329px||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span><strong>Dayna\u00a0Polehanki<\/strong><br \/><\/span>State Senator<br \/>District 5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Featured in This Newsletter\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Legislative Updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Community Connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>News and Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Legislative Updates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Advancing the Freedom to Plan on\u00a0World Contraception Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-19px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/WorldContraceptionDay.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WorldContraceptionDay&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>For over six decades, contraception has been an integral component of women\u2019s healthcare, giving them the power to plan their own course in life by allowing them to determine whether to have children and the number and spacing of their children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span>Yesterday, on World Contraception Day, September 26, the Senate Health Policy Committee heard testimony on Senate Democrats\u2019 Freedom to Plan package, composed of Senate Bills\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/sNGm4e1YgjseLON9U6sDmA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5NzNXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/sNGm4e1YgjseLON9U6sDmA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5NzNXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3X0R4XAzthvch1rwVx7q-m\">973<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/iYKuwchqQ0GA0zXAqgZrow~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5NzRXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/iYKuwchqQ0GA0zXAqgZrow~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5NzRXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-inWMupXm4e1hSIRhpUDn\">974<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/fRfZXXt4LcIs0CvgoWlW-A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5ODdXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/fRfZXXt4LcIs0CvgoWlW-A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5ODdXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LLZhcdMb8B2poTJI1AH-G\">987<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/MCSDDG5d1slRiY7FWJcWdQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5ODhXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/MCSDDG5d1slRiY7FWJcWdQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5ODhXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10mG1jxkKGMnbsAFtP5AV0\">988<\/a>, and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/-W0ICUhEAIhWnoTRDL-LkA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTEwMDZXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/-W0ICUhEAIhWnoTRDL-LkA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTEwMDZXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RZZI99sC6aAi-v4e92XZ7\">1006<\/a>, that seeks to expand Michiganders\u2019 access to contraception.<\/p>\n<p>The first half of the package, introduced by Sens. Mary Cavanagh and Jeff Irwin, would break down financial barriers to over-the-counter oral hormonal contraceptives and emergency contraceptives. Additionally, legislation introduced by Sen. Mallory McMorrow would ensure more inclusive access to immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception.<\/p>\n<p>These bills build on a series of actions taken by the Democratic-led Michigan Legislature, including repealing the state\u2019s 1931 abortion ban and our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/VxctCL5i_q3RfdMhqlYHcg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0Q8aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMTEvMDcvcmVwcm9kdWN0aXZlLWZyZWVkb20vVwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/VxctCL5i_q3RfdMhqlYHcg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0Q8aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMTEvMDcvcmVwcm9kdWN0aXZlLWZyZWVkb20vVwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2APpHOL_TGlD8MOCXbHD3L\">Reproductive Health Act<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/PQI5PQWO4LVhgeZVMoNv4g~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjQvMDMvMTQvc3Vycm9nYWN5L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/PQI5PQWO4LVhgeZVMoNv4g~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QxaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjQvMDMvMTQvc3Vycm9nYWN5L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_-Ew33YwiWsSYVdfuUovX\">Family Protection Act<\/a>, to ensure Michiganders \u2014 not politicians \u2014 possess the power to determine if and when they would like to begin a family.<\/p>\n<p>To view the committee hearing and hear the testimony provided, you can watch the livestream on the Michigan Senate Democrats\u2019 Facebook Page at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/BMdRvCtke3DzQV17_ziKHg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0Q0aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vTWljaGlnYW5TZW5hdGVEZW1vY3JhdHMvbGl2ZVcDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/BMdRvCtke3DzQV17_ziKHg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0Q0aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vTWljaGlnYW5TZW5hdGVEZW1vY3JhdHMvbGl2ZVcDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34zhEXsMQLZ5nQsr5yuQ4R\">Facebook.com\/MichiganSenateDemocrats\/live<\/a>.\u00a0To learn more about our continued work to protect Michiganders\u2019 reproductive freedom, click\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/KVP98dLbiGvVG9_zuCPIMg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QraHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9mcmVlZG9tLXRvLXBsYW4tYWN0L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/KVP98dLbiGvVG9_zuCPIMg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QraHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9mcmVlZG9tLXRvLXBsYW4tYWN0L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bmuhMVP5w2QtzDPHyS_SA\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Michigan Senate Democrats\u00a0Pass Bill to Bring\u00a0Dollars Back to\u00a0Classrooms and Teachers<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-7px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_video _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ii7WCHW98go&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-15px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>Since we assumed the majority, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I\u00a0have\u00a0remained\u00a0committed to strengthening\u00a0Michigan&#8217;s\u00a0public education system.\u00a0While our new\u00a02025\u00a0state budget\u00a0included\u00a0a one-time decrease in the rates school districts pay into the Michigan Public School Employees\u2019\u00a0Retirement\u00a0System (MPSERS),\u00a0we\u00a0took action\u00a0just last week to make that change permanent\u00a0by\u00a0passing\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/paMwiPkNiLV_lblb7-ZnOQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5MTFXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/paMwiPkNiLV_lblb7-ZnOQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LVNCLTA5MTFXA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890339000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DhtgAjIWBv_25lT963TDW\">Senate Bill 911<\/a>. By making this commonsense change,\u00a0Senate Democrats\u00a0will\u00a0redirect\u00a0over\u00a0$600\u00a0million\u00a0from MPSERS\u00a0\u2014\u00a0which\u00a0is currently funded at 140%\u00a0\u2014\u00a0back to our schools\u00a0each year. This is equivalent to\u00a0about\u00a0a\u00a0$400 per\u00a0student\u00a0increase statewide,\u00a0providing\u00a0essential, flexible, and reliable\u00a0funding that schools will be able\u00a0use how they\u00a0see best,\u00a0whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0investing in student mental health\u00a0and\u00a0school safety, boosting teacher and staff pay, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>This legislation also\u00a0eliminates\u00a0the 3% payroll deduction\u00a0that some employees contribute toward their retiree health care costs, putting more hard-earned money back into the pockets of\u00a0more than\u00a0100,000 teachers\u00a0and support staff.\u00a0This bill is now back over to the House of Representatives for\u00a0their\u00a0consideration before it heads\u00a0to the governor\u2019s desk\u00a0for\u00a0signature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Community Connections\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>2024 Westland State of the City\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Westland-State-of-the-City.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Westland State of the City&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman delivered his State of the City address this month. It was an honor to present official State of Michigan tributes to each of the 2024 Business and Community award winners, including to First Citizen\u00a0LeKisha\u00a0Maxwell!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><em><strong>Grand Opening of Kids Purpose Learning Center<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Kids-Purpose-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kids Purpose Ribbon Cutting&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-29px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>I was delighted to take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Kids Purpose Learning Center in Westland. This center will provide quality free Pre-K for children in our district \u2014 made possible by\u00a0additional\u00a0budget funding from the State of Michigan!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Powerful Parents for Change Policy Pop-Up<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Powerful-Parents-Picture-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Powerful Parents Picture 1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|135px|-65px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Powerful-Parents-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Powerful Parents 2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||61px|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-16px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>Last month, the Detroit Parent Network hosted its first ever Powerful Parents for Change Policy Pop-Up at the Canton Public Library. I was happy to join the CEO of Detroit Parent Network, Jametta Lily, and many parents from our district to discuss universal preschool and many\u00a0important issues\u00a0surrounding early childhood education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><em><strong>Time to Remember\u00a0\u2014 Time to Act<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Face-Addiction-Now.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Face Addiction Now&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>In recognition of National Overdose Awareness Week, Face Addiction hosted\u00a0its\u00a0Time to Remember \u2014 Time to Act event in our district. Thank you to Attorney General Dana\u00a0Nessel\u00a0for joining us to help raise awareness about\u00a0this\u00a0important issue!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Experience Your History Through Art\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-24px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Experience-Your-History-Through-Art.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Experience Your History Through Art&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>I was thrilled to join Operation Refuge in Inkster for its celebration, Experience Your History Through the Art of Ted Ellis.\u00a0This nonprofit provides essential services to Inkster and the surrounding areas, including emergency food\u00a0assistance, youth development programs, and STEAM education.\u00a0A special thank you to Pastor Velma Jean Overman for spearheading this event!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>News and Resources\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Make Sure Your Voter Registration Status is Up to Date\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/VoterRegistrationDay.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;VoterRegistrationDay&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span>Voting is a powerful way Michiganders can preserve and protect our democracy.\u00a0Last week, on September 17, 2024, we recognized\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/5JF9JB4Wsz2GuC7bUBev8A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QpaHR0cHM6Ly9uYXRpb25hbHZvdGVycmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uZGF5Lm9yZy9XA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/5JF9JB4Wsz2GuC7bUBev8A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QpaHR0cHM6Ly9uYXRpb25hbHZvdGVycmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uZGF5Lm9yZy9XA3NwY0IKZvRnA_dmVHIV2lIVYWxzaGF3QHNlbmF0ZWRlbXMub3JnWAQAAADq&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890340000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HbSLDTlOjFMs6zxNBEk_F\">National Voter Registration Day<\/a>\u00a0to encourage all citizens of voting age to register to vote or update their registration status. Registering or updating your registration status is simple and can be done in less than ten minutes. You can do it\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/d9V-N0MeAAvnFa7CnhtPIg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QnaHR0cHM6Ly9tdmljLnNvcy5zdGF0ZS5taS51cy9Ib21lL0luZGV4VwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/d9V-N0MeAAvnFa7CnhtPIg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0QnaHR0cHM6Ly9tdmljLnNvcy5zdGF0ZS5taS51cy9Ib21lL0luZGV4VwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890340000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Vqaa4zCZAAbjPezxrlcDh\">online<\/a>, by mail or in-person at your local clerk\u2019s office or Secretary of State branch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Michigan Senate Democrats are committed to expanding access to the ballot box and removing barriers that make it harder for Michiganders to cast their vote. Read more\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/POicuVwLSjqrq3NBveV5yA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RYaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMDkvMTkvc2VuYXRlLWRlbW9jcmF0cy1leHBhbmQtYWNjZXNzLXRvLXRoZS1iYWxsb3QtYm94L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/POicuVwLSjqrq3NBveV5yA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0RYaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMDkvMTkvc2VuYXRlLWRlbW9jcmF0cy1leHBhbmQtYWNjZXNzLXRvLXRoZS1iYWxsb3QtYm94L1cDc3BjQgpm9GcD92ZUchXaUhVhbHNoYXdAc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5vcmdYBAAAAOo~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890340000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vgALuuC-MFVdXfDE7A9_3\">here<\/a>\u00a0about the work\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0doing to build a more\u00a0equitable\u00a0and accessible electoral process that protects and empowers voters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>Apply for the Home Heating Tax Credit by September 30\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>The Home Heating Tax Credit is a way the state of Michigan helps low-income families pay some of their heating expenses. This year, the average qualifying household received $108 in\u00a0assistance, which is most often applied directly to residents\u2019 utility bills. With these savings, more Michiganders can have\u00a0additional\u00a0money in their pockets to put food on the table, afford medication, pay bills, and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Residents can apply for the Home Heating Tax Credit\u00a0until\u00a0the Sept.\u00a030 deadline. To qualify, residents must be a renter with a contracted lease or a homeowner and meet\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/Plvmv21L4oaBTqfjgzIdmw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0SWaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWljaGlnYW4uZ292L3RheGVzL3F1ZXN0aW9ucy9paXQvYWNjb3JkaW9uL2hlYXRpbmcvaG9tZS1oZWF0aW5nLWNyZWRpdC1pbmZvcm1hdGlvbi0xP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5VwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/Plvmv21L4oaBTqfjgzIdmw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRo2YhnP0SWaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWljaGlnYW4uZ292L3RheGVzL3F1ZXN0aW9ucy9paXQvYWNjb3JkaW9uL2hlYXRpbmcvaG9tZS1oZWF0aW5nLWNyZWRpdC1pbmZvcm1hdGlvbi0xP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5VwNzcGNCCmb0ZwP3ZlRyFdpSFWFsc2hhd0BzZW5hdGVkZW1zLm9yZ1gEAAAA6g~~&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727797890341000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EZqc0NlDZAccduXr21fku\">income requirements<\/a>. 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