{"id":931,"date":"2024-01-05T13:15:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T18:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/singh\/?p=931"},"modified":"2024-01-05T13:18:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T18:18:23","slug":"singh-community-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/singh\/2024\/01\/05\/singh-community-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"District 28: 2023 Recap, Community Updates and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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\/singh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/02\/Singh_EmailBanner-4.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Singh_EmailBanner-4&#8243; url=&#8221;www.senatedems.com\/singh\/&#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;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Happy New Year! In 2023, the Senate Majority made historic progress for the people of Michigan. As 2024 begins, I am looking forward to another year of legislative progress and community impact. To officially kick off the new year, I am hosting a coffee hour in Dewitt on January 22 \u2014 I hope to see you there!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">As always, my office is here to assist you! If you have questions or need assistance, you can email my office at <a href=\"mailto:SenSSingh@senate.michigan.gov\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"mailto:SenSSingh@senate.michigan.gov\">SenSSingh@senate.michigan.gov<\/a> or call (517) 373-3447.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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\/singh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/SinghSignature.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SinghSignature&#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;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Sen. Sam Singh <\/span><\/b><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><br \/>State Senator<br \/>District 28<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Featured in this Newsletter<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Legislative Update<\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">District Update<\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Upcoming Coffee Hours\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Legislative Update\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">After a historic year with the Democrats in the majority, there were major pieces of legislation that passed. These are some of the laws taking effect early in 2024:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Restoring Workers\u2019 Rights\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Legislation repealing Michigan&#8217;s anti-worker law (House Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4004\" data-ogsc=\"\">4004<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4007\" data-ogsc=\"\">4007<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0034\" data-ogsc=\"\">Senate Bill 34<\/a>) \u2014 which allowed union workers to opt out of paying union dues and fees \u2014 is set to go into effect.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Gun Safety\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">This year, gun safety-related legislation (Senate Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0079\" data-ogsc=\"\">79<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0080\" data-ogsc=\"\">80<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0081\" data-ogsc=\"\">81<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0082\" data-ogsc=\"\">82<\/a> and House Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4138\" data-ogsc=\"\">4138<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4142\" data-ogsc=\"\">4142<\/a>) will take effect, including the following: expansion of background checks, safe gun storage requirements and laws permitting courts to temporarily remove guns from those a judge deems pose an imminent threat to themselves or others, as well as temporarily banning those with domestic violence convictions from possessing and purchasing firearms and ammunition in Michigan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Reproductive Health Act\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">The Reproductive Health Act (Senate Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0474\" data-ogsc=\"\">474<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0476\" data-ogsc=\"\">476<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0477\" data-ogsc=\"\">477 <\/a>and House Bills <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4949\" data-ogsc=\"\">4949<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4951\" data-ogsc=\"\">4951<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4953\" data-ogsc=\"\">4953<\/a>\u2013<a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4956\" data-ogsc=\"\">4956<\/a>) will remove restrictive regulations for clinics, repeal a state law requiring the purchase of a special insurance rider for private health plans to cover abortion and remove a law banning higher education institutions&#8217; pregnant and parenting services offices from providing referrals for abortion services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Clean Energy Future Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Several clean energy-related bills were passed in November 2023 to help lower household utility costs, protect state water and air and create more green energy jobs. One of the bills I proudly sponsored, <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0273\" data-ogsc=\"\">Senate Bill 273<\/a>, will improve energy efficiency and waste reduction programs to lessen costs for Michiganders. This law is set to take effect in February 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Budget Supplemental\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">To help close the books on the 2023 fiscal year and position Michigan for future success, the Legislature passed a budget supplemental \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4292\" data-ogsc=\"\">House Bill 4292<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0174\" data-ogsc=\"\">Senate Bill 174<\/a>. This fiscally responsible supplemental will help communities across Michigan invest in students \u2014 to ensure students have access to clean drinking water at school; put more money into classrooms; and fund critical projects at public universities and community colleges to build a pipeline for more high-skilled talent, among other priorities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">The budget also makes vital investments in clean water, Michigan\u2019s roads and more. To read more about the investments being made throughout the state, click <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/18\/democrats-supplemental-budget\/\" data-ogsc=\"\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">I was also proud to be able to get nine of my sponsored pieces of legislation signed into law. To highlight a few:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0129&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 129<\/a>: Allows local governments to offer subsidies on affordable housing projects. This legislation is a tool for local governments to expand affordable housing in our communities and can position Michigan to be a national leader in addressing affordable housing needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0273&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 273<\/a>: Enhances Michigan\u2019s energy waste reduction (EWR) efforts and creates a low-income EWR program to ensure Michigan residents with low incomes or living in multi-family properties have equal access to energy efficiency programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0280&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 280<\/a>: Requires dental oral assessments for children prior to their first time in kindergarten or first grade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0288&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 288<\/a>: Eliminates the sunset on the Michigan Energy Assistance Program, which provides services to help with the payment of energy bills, establishment of affordable payment plans and support for in-home energy efficiency. The extension of this program will continue to help thousands of low-income residents in need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0519&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 519<\/a>: Establishes the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The office will be tasked with creating and submitting a plan to ensure workers or jobs impacted by the shift to clean and alternative sources of energy avoid suffering economic harm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(30p2b215bgjo2sh1vvarz2s2))\/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0614&amp;query=on\" data-ogsc=\"\">SB 614:<\/a> Will require an elected official and a candidate for office to file financial disclosure reports with the Department of State. This bill was part of a larger package strengthening government transparency and accountability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">District Update\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Michigan Strategic Fund Grant Recipients\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Woodworth Investments, LLC \u2013 Michigan Community Revitalization Program Performance-Based Grant\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Woodworth Investments<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"> plans to rehabilitate a historic, three-story building located on the corner of W. Exchange and N. Washington Streets in downtown <strong>Owosso<\/strong> into a mixed-use development. When complete, the project will include reactivated commercial space on the first floor and nine residential rental units. The first floor currently houses Fifth Third Bank, which will remain as a long-term tenant. The second and third floors will be used for the residential units and a common space for the residents. The concrete and masonry fa\u00e7ade will also be improved both structurally and aesthetically, bringing it back to national historic preservation standards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $4.7 million with the support of a $1.48 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program performance-based grant<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">. The City of Owosso Brownfield Redevelopment Authority also received MSF approval of state tax capture valued at $248,139 for the reimbursement of brownfield activities at the site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><em><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Norm Fasteners Co. \u2013 Strategic Site Readiness Program Grant\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Norm Fasteners Co.<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"> plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in <strong>Bath Charter Township<\/strong>, where it will manufacture externally threaded fasteners. The company, established in 2018 in Lansing, is a subsidiary of Norm Holdings A.S. of Turkey and is a leading manufacturer of various connectors from bolts to fasteners, and has also diversified into machines, logistics, high-quality parts and marketing services. The project represents the parent company\u2019s first manufacturing facility in the U.S.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $77 million and create 200 well-paying jobs with the support of a $1.6 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">. Bath Charter Township anticipates approval of a property tax abatement in support of the project. Norm Fasteners has selected Dymaxion Development of Lansing as the development partner on the project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">Upcoming Coffee Hour\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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\/singh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/11\/Sen-Singh-Coffee-Hour.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen Singh Coffee Hour&#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;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\">When:<\/span><\/b><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(28, 46, 54)\"> Monday, January 22, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.\u00a0<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Dewitt District Library 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt, MI 48820<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 Happy New Year! 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