Senator Rosemary Bayer

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Reflecting on Progress Made for Michiganders in 2024

Reflecting on Progress Made for Michiganders in 2024

Dear Neighbor,     Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.  It was an exciting, productive year for us in the Senate, and we’re proud of all that we accomplished to build...

Combatting Human Trafficking in Michigan & More! 

Combatting Human Trafficking in Michigan & More! 

Dear Neighbor,   From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in invaluable ways. This...

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I am very proud to have championed legislation alongside Sens. Sue Shink and Stephanie Chang to tackle human trafficking in Michigan. Signed into law by Gov. Whitmer, Senate Bills 515-517 protect trafficking survivors by allowing statements given outside of court — also known as hearsay — admissible in some cases, allowing victims to not have to appear in court and see their perpetrator face-to-face to participate in a pretrial hearing. With this crucial change, law enforcement authorities can better prosecute this crime and bring more abusers to justice. ... See MoreSee Less

I am very proud to have championed legislation alongside Sens. Sue Shink and Stephanie Chang to tackle human trafficking in Michigan. Signed into law by Gov. Whitmer, Senate Bills 515-517 protect trafficking survivors by allowing statements given outside of court — also known as hearsay — admissible in some cases, allowing victims to not have to appear in court and see their perpetrator face-to-face to participate in a pretrial hearing. With this crucial change, law enforcement authorities can better prosecute this crime and bring more abusers to justice.

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My favorite Democratic.and only.

Thank you, Senator Rosemary Bayer , for working so diligently to get this important legislation over the finish line! ❤️

Way to go Lady!!

In 2023, my Senate Democratic colleagues passed a law quintupling Michigan’s match of the federal EITC from 6 percent to 30 percent, securing the largest increase to the credit in state history. But still, 1 in 5 eligible households don’t claim the EITC - leaving money on the table they could be using to afford groceries, pay off debt, or start saving. You can determine your eligibility and claim your EITC online by going to www.irs.gov. ... See MoreSee Less

In 2023, my Senate Democratic colleagues passed a law quintupling Michigan’s match of the federal EITC from 6 percent to 30 percent, securing the largest increase to the credit in state history. But still, 1 in 5 eligible households don’t claim the EITC - leaving money on the table they could be using to afford groceries, pay off debt, or start saving. You can determine your eligibility and claim your EITC online by going to www.irs.gov.

Today marks the second annual Fred Korematsu Day to be celebrated in the state of Michigan! In honor of his leadership and heroism in standing up for civil liberties, we remember Mr. Korematsu's story.

Learn more about Mr. Korematsu's life and legacy using the following link: korematsuinstitute.org/
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Today marks the second annual Fred Korematsu Day to be celebrated in the state of Michigan! In honor of his leadership and heroism in standing up for civil liberties, we remember Mr. Korematsus story.

Learn more about Mr. Korematsus life and legacy using the following link: https://korematsuinstitute.org/
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