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Dear Neighbor,<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I hope this letter finds your family safe and healthy. I would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day and extend my appreciation to those who have lost their lives fighting for our freedoms.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Featured in this newsletter:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions, want to comment on pending legislation, or resolve any issues in state government, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-8360 or by email <\/span>at\u202fSenPWojno@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-15px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/wojno\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Wojno_Signature.jpg” alt=”Paul Wojno Signature” title_text=”Wojno Signature” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”74.8%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Paul Wojno<\/b> <\/p>\n Double Up Food Bucks\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Buying food is expensive right now, especially for our neighbors struggling to put food on the table.<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>Double Up Food Bucks<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202f<\/span><\/b>is here to help. For those who shop for groceries with a SNAP\/Michigan Bridge Card, they can double their benefits to purchase fresh, Michigan-grown fruits and veggies using Double Up Food Bucks. The program is available at 230+ participating farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores across Michigan. With farmers market season around the corner, it\u2019s a great time to use the program! Learn how it works and find a participating location near you at\u202f<\/span>DoubleUpFoodBucks.org<\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Michigan Health Department is Offering Free Gun Locks\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan State Police (MSP) have partnered to purchase and distribute 75,000 cable-style gun locks to Michiganders. These free locks will be available at all MDHHS offices while supplies last. These gun locks are being distributed as an effort to keep children safe and protected from firearms. You can also get free gun locks through <\/span>Project ChildSafe Partners <\/span><\/a>across the state.\u00a0Click the link to search for partners in your area.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Summer Meal Programs Available to Michigan Children<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as Meet Up and Eat Up, is available for children to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. This program is operated at the local level by program sponsors and is administered in Michigan by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Nutrition Services. To find a Meet Up and Eat Up Site please call 2-11 or text \u201cfood\u201d to 304-304.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 L<\/span><\/b>oving Homes Needed During Foster Care Month<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This May is <\/span>Foster Care Month<\/span><\/a>, and the M<\/span>ichigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) wants to spread the word that more loving foster families are needed to temporarily care for children while the state works to reunify them safely with their parents.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michigan has approximately 10,000 children in foster care, and temporary foster homes are needed for children of all ages, especially teens, sibling groups, and youth who have special needs. These children have been victims of abuse and neglect and need a nurturing environment until they can be safely reunified with their parents or \u2014 in a smaller number of cases \u2014 until they can find adoptive homes when it\u2019s not safe for them to return home.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MDHHS has shared several stories about people who have made a difference in the lives of youth in Michigan in <\/span>Faces of Foster Care<\/span><\/a>. To learn more about foster care, visit <\/span>Michigan.gov\/HopeforaHome<\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Essential Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-19px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/wojno\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Wojno-Mental-Health.jpg” alt=”Mental Health Awareness Month graphic” title_text=”Wojno-Mental-Health” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-13px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With one in five Americans and nearly 1.5 million Michiganders experiencing mental health issues each year, it\u2019s important to remind ourselves to care for our mental and emotional health. If you find yourself emotionally struggling or experiencing a mental health crisis, please be sure to utilize the following resources and remember \u2014 you matter!\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crisis Lines<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Locating Treatment Services<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Guidance on Creating Tick-Safe Zones Around Residential Properties<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising Michigan residents of the dangers of ticks and providing tips for preventing encounters. As warmer weather approaches, so does the increased risk of tick encounters, posing potential health threats to people and pets enjoying outdoor activities.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are more than 20 known tick species in Michigan. Most often, they survive by feeding on wildlife. Several species of ticks are known to bite people and pets; and the insects may harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Not all ticks carry diseases, but tick-related diseases (including Lyme disease) do occur in Michigan and can be serious or fatal if not properly diagnosed and treated.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some simple techniques to help reduce tick populations around your home:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you do choose to use pesticides, follow these safety tips:\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>If you are interested in hiring a pesticide applicator to manage pests for you, choose a firm <\/span>licensed by MDARD<\/span><\/a>. Licensed firms meet the necessary education and experience requirements and employ pesticide applicators who have passed MDARD\u2019s proficiency examinations. Their training and experience will help prevent accidental pesticide misuse that could harm people, pets, livestock, and the environment.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For additional information about ticks, including how to identify and remove a tick, visit the <\/span>MDHHS website<\/span><\/a>. Learn more about pesticide safety at <\/span>Michigan.gov\/MDARD<\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0\n
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