8th District Community Updates

8th District Community Updates

Legislative Update: February is Black History Month, and the Michigan League for Public Policy has a comprehensive list of events throughout the state so you can recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans all month long.   News You Can Use: We...
8th District Community Updates

8th District Community Updates

Legislative Update: On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate passed legislation to make the Legislature and governor’s office subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  Legislative Update: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has officially been around 50 years...
8th District Legislative & Community Updates

8th District Legislative & Community Updates

The Senate honors International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, enacting bipartisan legislation and delivering budget investments that support and protect survivors of violence.  Wrapping Up the Waning Weeks to the 102nd Michigan Legislature  As we...
8th District Legislative & Community Updates

8th District Legislative & Community Updates

Last week in the Senate, legislation was introduced 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...
8th District Legislative & Community Updates

8th District Legislative & Community Updates

The Senate advances legislation to strengthen retirement benefits for officers and improve breast cancer detection standards in Michigan; youth tobacco prevention legislation receives committee hearing.  Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a day to honor the courage, dedication,...
8th District Legislative & Community Updates

8th District Legislative & Community Updates

Legislation to strengthen child labor laws, improve maternal health care for communities of color, bolster protections for vulnerable adults, and more advances in the Senate.   Early in-person voting is officially in effect this election year. Learn more at...