{"id":6962,"date":"2024-11-02T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/?p=6962"},"modified":"2024-11-01T16:19:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T20:19:02","slug":"district-5-legislative-community-updates-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2024\/11\/02\/district-5-legislative-community-updates-3\/","title":{"rendered":"District 5 Legislative &amp; Community Updates\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/04\/polehanki1.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;polehanki1&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As Halloween festivities come to a close, I hope you and your loved ones had a chance to enjoy all that Michigan has to offer in the beautiful month of October. Here in the Senate, we\u2019ve stayed busy delivering on the priorities that matter most to you, from advancing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">legislation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2024\/10\/23\/debt-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">protect families struggling with debt<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/21\/senate-committee-on-labor-votes-out-legislation-to-reform-states-child-labor-laws-protect-michigan-children\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">strengthening child labor laws<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Election Day is next week, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/10\/22\/michigan-absentee-ballots-returned-election\/75794223007\/#:~:text=With%20two%20weeks%20to%20go%20until%20the%20Nov.%205%20election%2C%201%2C147%2C041%C2%A0absentee%20ballots%20have%20been%20returned.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">over a million<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Michiganders have already cast their ballot early! Make your voice heard this election and ensure you have a voting plan in place before Tuesday, Nov. 5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">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 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sendpolehanki@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or call 517-373-7350.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/02\/Polehanki_sig.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Polehanki_sig&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;56%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dayna Polehanki<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Democrats\u2019 bills to protect families struggling with debt, strengthen child labor laws, improve maternal health care for communities of color, bolster protections for vulnerable adults, and more advance in the Senate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Learn what\u2019s on your ballot, where to find your polling place, and more at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mi.gov\/vote\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative updates&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislative Packages to Protect Michigan\u2019s Kids, Families, &amp; Seniors Advance in the Senate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Democrats recently moved forward several pieces of legislation to protect Michiganders from their younger years to their older ones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protecting Michigan families struggling with debt: <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Oct. 23, the Michigan Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2024\/10\/23\/debt-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">voted to pass<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0408\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">408<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0409\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">409<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which will bring greater equity to the state\u2019s bankruptcy and debt garnishment systems. This data-driven legislation ensures that vulnerable Michiganders can pay off their debts without losing their homes, vehicles, or ability to work. The bills now head to the Senate floor for further consideration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safeguarding seniors and vulnerable adults from abuse:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">To combat the scams, fraud, and theft that Michigan\u2019s seniors and vulnerable residents too often fall victim to, the Senate passed Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0922\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">922<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0925\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">925<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which would ensure Michigan\u2019s growing population of aging adults can enjoy the dignity, safety, and quality of life they deserve. These will now be taken up for consideration by the House.<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthening Michigan\u2019s child labor laws:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0963\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">963<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0965\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">965<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> would <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/21\/senate-committee-on-labor-votes-out-legislation-to-reform-states-child-labor-laws-protect-michigan-children\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">increase penalties and fines for businesses found employing minors illegally<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or subjecting them to unsafe working conditions. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">These bills moved through committee and are now on their way to the Senate floor for a vote.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving maternal health care services:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Momnibus bill package \u2014 Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0818\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">818<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0823\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">823<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0825\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">825<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-5826\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">House Bill 5826<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 focuses on amplifying the voices of Black and Brown birthing people, ensuring that their needs are prioritized and addressed. This package is also on its way to the full Senate chamber for consideration after <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/16\/housing-and-human-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">passing through the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services recently<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 State Budget Funds New Reproductive Health, Family Planning Program<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In June, Senate Democrats passed the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/27\/budget-building-up-michigan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bipartisan 2025 state budget<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, securing a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">$5.6 million <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">investment to expand access to contraceptives and family planning services for Michiganders. Thanks to this allocation, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services are launching <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take Control of your Birth Control<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2024\/10\/23\/gov-whitmer-announces-new-program-to-provide-free-contraception-to-michiganders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a new program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to ensure Michigan families have access to free contraception and family planning resources beginning in November.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community partners and federally qualified health centers will distribute emergency contraceptives, condoms, and over-the-counter oral contraceptives to the general public for free, as long as supplies last. Starting in November, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/http:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftakecontrol\/1\/01000192ba54f9de-20a2ad21-2029-4236-95bc-8fcbfbd16a56-000000\/0x1QT2g6GxMPfs9JAMpGHgjprXEDcfDdJ78384eY2vg=376\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">michigan.gov\/takecontrol<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to locate participating organizations near you and learn more about these essential resources.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Community Connections&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224997954 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224997954 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;672a9362-49dd-4912-8aba-d298ad7a4f65|140&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;3&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Rotary Club of Livonia Annual Spaghetti Dinner<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224997954 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/SpaghettiDinner.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Rotary Club of Livonia Annual Spaghetti Dinner &#8221; title_text=&#8221;SpaghettiDinner&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I was delighted to support the Rotary Club of Livonia at its 6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Annual Spaghetti Dinner Community Fundraiser to raise awareness of World Polio Day. Rotary Clubs across the nation have been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years and proceeds from the dinner will go toward continuing the effort in the U.S. and abroad.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schoolcraft College Foundation\u2019s Fundraiser, CulEx 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/Schoolcraft.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Schoolcraft College Foundation\u2019s Fundraiser, CulEx 2024 &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Schoolcraft&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It was a pleasure to attend the Schoolcraft College Foundation&#8217;s CulEx 2024: Dine and Disco fundraiser at the school\u2019s newly renovated Vistatech Center. Proceeds\u202ffrom the fundraiser will fund scholarships and grants to benefit students and program offerings at Schoolcraft College!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canton Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/CantonFire.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Canton Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking &#8221; title_text=&#8221;CantonFire&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1085449 BCX4\">I was proud to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Canton Township\u2019s Fire Station #4. Along with Rep. Ranjeev Puri, I helped secure $7 million in our state budget to build this <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1085449 BCX4\">state-of-the-art<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1085449 BCX4\"> facility. Located near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Lilley Road, the new fire station will increase access to emergency services for residents\u202fand improve the overall safety of our community.\u202f<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;d&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &#038; Resources&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW234905769 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234905769 BCX4\">Voting is BOO-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW234905769 BCX4\">tiful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234905769 BCX4\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234905769 BCX4\"> What You Need to Know<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW234905769 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/Voting-Early.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Voting Early&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/Election-Day.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Election-Day&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s not just spooky season; it\u2019s election season! In addition to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/protect-ballot-access\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fighting for your rights at the ballot box<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Senate Democrats want to make sure you have all the information you need to elevate your voice in our democracy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\/elections\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Election Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is Tuesday, Nov. 5, but early in-person voting is already underway \u2014 avoid the lines by voting early in-person at your designated early voting site indicated by your municipality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about early in-person voting, voting on Election Day, where to find your clerk\u2019s office or polling place, what\u2019s on the ballot, and more, visit <\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/mi.gov\/vote\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">mi.gov\/vote<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need to register? <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019ve recently moved or changed your name since the last election, you\u2019ll need to update your voter registration.\u202fNow that we\u2019re within 14 days of the election, you may only register in person at your local clerk\u2019s office with documentation showing proof of residency. You can register to vote and vote in person up until and on Election Day. You must be in your city or township clerk\u2019s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to register and vote in the general election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honoring Our Firefighters, Police, EMS, &amp; More on National First Responders Day<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/First-Responders.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;First Responders&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every day, our brave first responders put their own security on the line to protect our Michigan communities. Monday, Oct. 28 was National First Responders Day, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2024\/10\/25\/a-proclamation-on-national-first-responders-day-2024\/#:~:text=NOW%2C%20THEREFORE%2C%20I%2C%20JOSEPH%20R.%20BIDEN%20JR.%2C%20President%20of%20the%20United%20States%20of%20America%2C%20by%20virtue%20of%20the%20authority%20vested%20in%20me%20by%20the%20Constitution%20and%20the%20laws%20of%20the%20United%20States%2C%20do%20hereby%20proclaim%20October%2028%2C%202024%2C%20as%20National%20First%20Responders%20Day.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">an annual observance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of our first responder heroes, from police officers and firefighters to paramedics and 911 dispatchers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Democrats acknowledge the vital role first responders play in keeping our communities safe, and we remain committed to supporting public safety officers and their loved ones for all that they contribute. In September, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0834\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 834<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, legislation championed by Sen. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kevin Hertel <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to double survivor benefits for public safety officers who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty \u2014 read more about this important legislation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2024\/09\/17\/michigan-senate-unanimously-passes-sen-hertels-legislation-to-expand-survivor-benefits-for-public-safety-officers\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGItR9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQT29HjSHu9x6F0V7PSnskGlREKQzbNLGsqoOZy4SKse-EknaU7jlsTheA_aem_M01qss7U_6jWx5otofBWSA\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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