{"id":6985,"date":"2024-11-23T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/?p=6985"},"modified":"2024-11-22T16:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:14:40","slug":"district-5-legislative-community-updates-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2024\/11\/23\/district-5-legislative-community-updates-4\/","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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; 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; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;polehanki1&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; 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><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\">From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan\u2019s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in invaluable ways. This November, I hope you\u2019ll join me in honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of tribal communities here in our state and across the nation in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.\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\">As the holiday season approaches, Senate Democrats have been working hard to advance issues that Michiganders care about. Read on to get the latest legislative updates, helpful news and resources. (Oh, and if you take part \u2014 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/15\/opening-day\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">happy firearm deer hunting season<\/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><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; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Polehanki_sig&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;56%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; 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; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last week, Senate Democrats introduced legislation to expand access to childbirth classes for expectant parents, enhance public safety and trust through greater police accountability measures, and protect Michigan consumers by ensuring greater transparency in the insurance industry.<\/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=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sen. Rosemary Bayer and I introduced legislation to ensure financial transparency in public charter schools and to codify a weapons ban in the State Capitol. Both bill packages advanced out of their respective committees and await further deliberation on the Senate floor.<\/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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; 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; alt=&#8221;Legislative updates&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bills to Ensure Financial Transparency in Public Charter Schools Advance to Senate Floor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n44pMDEeJHM&#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;][\/et_pb_video][\/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\">Public charter schools have been here in Michigan for almost 30 years, and they\u2019re funded the same way as traditional public schools \u2014 from Michigan taxpayer dollars. So, when over 80% of charter schools in the state are connected to private companies, the majority existing to make a profit using taxpayer money, it\u2019s critical that they are no longer allowed to do so in secret.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sen. Rosemary Bayer and I introduced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0943\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bills 943<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0944\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">944<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure financial transparency among the private companies, or Educational Management Organizations (EMOs), that often run charter schools. Michiganders deserve the right to know how their tax dollars are being used to benefit charter school students and teachers versus how much is being pocketed for profit by private companies that oversee them.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jZWSz_6OXJI&#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;][\/et_pb_video][\/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\">I also sponsored <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0947\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 947<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure that our charter schools are getting a fair deal on the lease and purchase of property. A loophole in current law allows for-profit EMOs to purchase school buildings using taxpayer dollars with minimal transparency on how that money is spent. Far too often, EMOs lease buildings to charter schools at above market rates. Meanwhile, that company retains ownership of the building while pocketing excess profits that could otherwise be invested back into the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These bills were passed by the Senate Education Committee on Nov. 13 and await further deliberation on the Senate floor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Civil Rights, Judicia<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ry, and Public Safety Committee Passes Bills to Prohibit Firearms in State Capitol<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\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_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P8O5XP9CfIU&#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;][\/et_pb_video][\/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\">On April 30, 2020, I witnessed firsthand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2020\/04\/30\/protesters-gathering-outside-capitol-amid-covid-19-restrictions\/3054911001\/#:~:text=Sen.%20Dayna%20Polehanki%2C%20D%2DLivonia%2C%20posted%20a%20photo%20of%20people%20in%20the%20Senate%20gallery%20Thursday%20with%20firearms.%20She%20said%20some%20of%20her%20colleagues%20%22who%20own%20bulletproof%20vests%20are%20wearing%20them.%22\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how terrifying it can be<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to try to do my job as a lawmaker when men in full tactical gear openly carrying long guns loomed above us on the balcony that overlooks the Senate floor. Ever since that day, I have kept a bulletproof vest, helmet, and other protective gear under my desk in the Senate chamber \u2014 and I will only feel safe removing that gear when a Capitol weapons ban has been codified into law.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On August 16, 2023, the Michigan State Capitol Commission adopted a policy to largely prohibit the possession of firearms in the Capitol building. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0857\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bills 857<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0858\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">858<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, championed by Sen. Rosemary Bayer and I, would codify these existing policies into state law. These bills advanced out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety on Nov. 26 and now head to the full Senate floor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Just Last Week, Senate Democrats Introduced Bills to:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" 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\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expand Healthcare Supports for Expectant Parents: <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang, Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1127\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1127<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1128\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1128<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> would <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/2024\/11\/18\/pregnancy-support\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">enable more individuals to receive prenatal care in a group-based setting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as the childbirth classes offered through the CenteringPregnancy programs. Building on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/16\/housing-and-human-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a slew of other legislation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> championed by Senate Democrats earlier this year to improve equity and accountability in the maternal healthcare system and expand Michiganders\u2019 reproductive rights, this legislation would require private insurers and Medicaid to provide coverage for group-based pregnancy support programs, which are shown to result in improved health outcomes for both the birthing parent and baby.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" 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\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhance Public Safety:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">A large-scale bipartisan bill package to improve police accountability and build community trust is now up for a committee hearing. Incorporating extensive feedback from stakeholders, law enforcement professionals, and legislators on both sides of the aisle, Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1091\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1091<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1101\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1101<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> seek to reform how police officers handle interactions with community members to strengthen the profession and prevent the use of excessive force and abuse of power by bad actors. Some of the proposed reforms include issuing a verbal warning before using physical force, exhausting other alternatives before using deadly force, and limiting use of no-knock warrants.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" 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\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protect Michigan Consumers: <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sen. Mary Cavanagh introduced a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2024\/11\/13\/sen-cavanagh-champions-legislation-to-strengthen-enforcement-of-insurance-regulations-better-protect-michigan-consumers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive bill package<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to ensure greater accountability and transparency in the insurance industry and better serve millions of Michigan consumers. Cosponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, and Stephanie Chang, Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1087\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1087<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-1090\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1090<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> work to bolster the Michigan Dept. of Insurance and Financial Services\u2019 (DIFS) enforcement of insurance code regulations and expand the department\u2019s ability to discipline offenders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legislation to Protect Foster Kids\u2019 Money Passes Senate Unanimously<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last week, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2024\/11\/07\/foster-kids-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">end the state\u2019s current practice of seizing foster children\u2019s benefits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to subsidize the state budget. Whether because they are disabled or orphaned, many foster children are eligible for benefits. However, currently, when a child enters foster care, the state begins collecting any existing benefits and often applies for them on the child\u2019s behalf. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0872\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 872<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin, would eliminate the practice of taking these assets from children who are under the care of the state. Instead, the funds would be managed for the benefit of the children, providing a path to stability for them and their families when they exit foster care. This bill is now up for consideration in the House.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">10 Ways Senate Democrats Have Been Tackling Hunger in Michigan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the holiday season approaches, there\u2019s a lot to reflect on and be grateful for. Along with this season of giving thanks, it\u2019s important to also recognize the difficulties many in our community are having making ends meet, from struggling to put food on the table to ensuring bills are paid on time. With about one in eight Michigan households dealing with the devastating effects of food insecurity, it goes without saying \u2014 hunger is a serious problem in our state. And it comes with serious consequences, impacting an individual\u2019s health, financial stability and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From continuing the free school meals program for our students to ensuring seniors across our state can access food assistance, my colleagues and I have made significant groundwork in combating food insecurity in Michigan. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to learn more about the different ways Senate Democrats have been tackling hunger across the state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/VeteransDay1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Rotary Club of Livonia Annual Spaghetti Dinner &#8221; title_text=&#8221;VeteransDay1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/VeteransDay2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;VeteransDay2&#8243; 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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I was honored to attend the Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Garden City Mayor Mark Jacobs. The ceremony was held at the American Legion Post 396, where many in the community gathered to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our service members. I am eternally grateful to our veterans for their service to our state and our country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; 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; alt=&#8221;d&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &#038; Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW261791552 BCX4\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261791552 BCX4\">Honoring Michigan\u2019s Native American Communities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW261791552 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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;NativeAmericanHeritageMonth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; 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; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities here in Michigan and across the country. As home to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/inside-mdhhs\/tribal-government-services-and-policy\/native\/overview\/federally-recognized-tribes-in-michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">12 federally recognized tribes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that operate on sovereign land, Michigan\u2019s Indigenous communities are vast and diverse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From raising awareness about the history of Indian boarding schools in our state to protecting tribal fishing areas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/13\/native-american-heritage-month\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Democrats have been working hard to tackle issues important to our state\u2019s Native American communities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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=\"none\">Earlier this year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2023\/09\/20\/foster-care-review-boards\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">legislation to ensure that Michigan\u2019s Foster Care Review Boards will work effectively with tribal governments to serve Native American children was signed into law by Gov. Whitmer<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin, Michigan\u2019s only Native American State Senator, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0498\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 498<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> takes a critical step towards repairing the harm done to tribal communities by the child welfare system and will keep children better connected to their communities and cultures.<\/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=\"none\">And, just last month, the Senate Appropriations Commitee favorably passed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-5600\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">House Bill 5600<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on to the Senate floor, legislation that would establish the Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison to strengthen partnerships and communication between Michigan\u2019s tribal communities and the state legislature.<\/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=\"none\">Whether by cracking open a new book by a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/libraryofmichigan\/public\/michigan\/michigan-booklists\/booklists-compilations\/michigan-native-american-authors\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">local Native American<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> author or making plans to visit any of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.org\/article\/trip-idea\/4-must-see-native-american-cultural-sites\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">four must-see Native American cultural sites in our state<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, I hope you\u2019ll join me in honoring and uplifting Michigan\u2019s resilient Indigenous communities who\u2019ve been here for millennia and are here to stay.<\/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=\"none\">Tips to Stay Safe on the Roads this Winter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michiganders know all too well \u2014 wintertime driving in this state is no joke. To encourage safe-driving habits while traveling on Michigan roadways during the winter months, the Michigan State Police\u2019s Office of Highway and Safety Planning (OHSP) reminds motorists to keep these safety tips in mind:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmsp%2Fdivisions%2Fohsp%2Fsafety-programs%2Fwinter-driving%2Fdrive-slow-on-ice-snow\/1\/010101932b32bdaf-b4c7ac6a-9d37-4d0c-b514-f39df6a11170-000000\/HumYTr2BR23ChiSpE49UrZ3WsDPKv_AvAdyhXS9iHzM=379\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drive slow on ice and snow<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It can take up to ten times longer to stop your vehicle on snowy and\/or icy roads. Slow down and allow more room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmsp%2Fdivisions%2Fohsp%2Fsafety-programs%2Fwinter-driving%2Fbe-prepared\/1\/010101932b32bdaf-b4c7ac6a-9d37-4d0c-b514-f39df6a11170-000000\/LWt81PCH4fxC-VtQnkL_kT-wx1fgyWa56alUiBpBexs=379\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be prepared<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by taking time to winterize your vehicle and stock it with emergency supplies. Refer to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/msp\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/msp\/ohsp\/pdfs\/2020_ohsp_winterdriving_infographic_emergencies_v511_b.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">this packet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for a complete list of supplies to keep in your vehicle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\">During the winter months, check your tire pressure weekly. Additionally, examine the tread on your tires for wear when you check tire pressure, when rotating your tires, and before you take long trips. Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmsp%2Fdivisions%2Fohsp%2Fsafety-programs%2Fwinter-driving%2Fwinter-tire-safety-tips%23:~:text=check%2520your%2520tread.-,THE%2520PENNY%2520TEST,-Insert%2520a%2520penny\/1\/010101932b32bdaf-b4c7ac6a-9d37-4d0c-b514-f39df6a11170-000000\/g2-StcWv1X7Mv42g1qc0MNbCT8ALvDAwMN3ZBATDVEQ=379\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">penny test<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to check your tread.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\">A new Michigan law (led by my colleague Sen. Sam Singh) requires drivers following a snowplow to stay at least 200 feet away from snowplows. It also states that motorists cannot stop within 20 feet of a snowplow at an intersection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\">Know how to handle <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmsp%2Fdivisions%2Fohsp%2Fsafety-programs%2Fwinter-driving%2Fknow-how-to-handle-winter-driving-emergencies\/1\/010101932b32bdaf-b4c7ac6a-9d37-4d0c-b514-f39df6a11170-000000\/GdBsYZP6y9iSHXhXI8Ge33aB6abK4lcCjGLSriTNO0c=379\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">winter-driving emergencies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> should you find yourself stopped or stalled on the road. Stay with your vehicle and call 911 or a roadside service like AAA. Make yourself visible to other motorists by turning on your hazard lights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/msp\/divisions\/ohsp\/safety-programs\/winter-driving\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OHSP\u2019s Winter-Driving web page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for more safety tips and information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan\u2019s 12 federally recognized tribes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6989,"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-6985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>District 5 Legislative &amp; 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