{"id":8374,"date":"2026-04-18T12:17:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/?p=8374"},"modified":"2026-04-18T12:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:17:37","slug":"standing-up-for-our-nurses-other-updates-from-the-capitol-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/2026\/04\/18\/standing-up-for-our-nurses-other-updates-from-the-capitol-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Standing Up for Our Nurses + Other Updates from the Capitol &amp; Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/04\/bayer1.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Bayer Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Bayer Email Banner&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warmer\u00a0weather is finally here! The seasonal changes are not only welcome but also energizing, as my Senate colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week to advance critical budget bills and legislation on behalf of our constituents and Michiganders statewide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read on to learn more, including how\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0supporting our nurses and working to address human trafficking in the state. And, whether\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0got the itch to fish or start some projects around the yard, be sure to find some resources below to support you with these springtime activities.<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share, please feel free to reach out to my office.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can reach me and\u00a0my t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eam by\u00a0calling\u00a0(517) 373-2417 or emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/Bayer_Rosemary_Signature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Bayer Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Bayer Signature&#8221; width=&#8221;35%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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-contrast=\"none\">Rosemary Bayer<\/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<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 13<\/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;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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Bayer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Bayer&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"83\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">From\u00a0fighting\u00a0to improve working conditions for nurses to taking on the heinous crime of human trafficking, Michigan Senate Dems have advanced several pieces of critical legislation this past week.\u00a0Learn more below.<\/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;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"83\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please\u00a0save the date for my next community conversation in\u00a0Plymouth\u00a0on Monday, April 27, from 5:00 &#8211; 6:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more\u00a0below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"83\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During Black Maternal Health Week this April 11-17, Senate Dems are shining a light on the glaring systemic injustices in our maternal care system, along with our bipartisan solutions underway that\u00a0seek\u00a0to tackle them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&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;4.27.5&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>A Snapshot of Capitol Activity\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Along with working to craft a balanced state budget on time that delivers meaningful relief for Michiganders, my Senate Dem\u00a0colleagues and I have also been busy driving forward legislation to address critical issues facing residents and communities across the state. This past week,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0proud to report that\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made some progress advancing bills to:\u00a0<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support Michigan nurses\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 Despite already working long shifts, nurses are often forced to stay overtime, which could mean staying for shifts of 16 or more hours. Unable to say no, mandatory overtime\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0only grueling for nurses, contributing to high burnout rates, but it also poses risks to patients and the care they are provided. To improve working conditions for our nurses and protect Michiganders seeking care, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation this past week that would end this dangerous practice while also implementing\u00a0additional\u00a0safeguards to ensure nurses can get the rest they need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Combat human trafficking\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 Building on our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/2026\/01\/30\/human-trafficking\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">previous\u00a0efforts to address\u00a0human trafficking in Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Senate Dems are ushering forward a new bill\u00a0that would help tackle the issue by requiring every hotel and motel in the state to prominently display the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number. With Michigan positioned at the intersection of many highway corridors and crossing points, this legislation would help victims connect with critical support while also signaling a warning sign to traffickers. Passed out of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services this week, this life-saving legislation now heads to the full Senate floor for consideration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Celebrating National Public Health Week with Action\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public health \u2014 the science of preventing disease and illness, protecting the health of entire populations, and promoting a better quality of life \u2014 is foundational for the safety and well-being of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyone\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">across the globe. Last week was\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apha.org\/initiatives\/national-public-health-week\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Public Health Week<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0an invitation to reflect on the progress made and the steps needed for an even stronger, healthier future.\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\">Here in Michigan, Senate Democrats have taken bold action to bolster public health and improve our quality of life, from:<\/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<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/10\/19\/whitmer-signs-legislation-protecting-health-care-for-millions-of-michiganders#:~:text=Senate%20Bill%20356,years%20to%20come.%E2%80%9D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting the Affordable Care Act<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ensuring access to affordable, comprehensive health care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/#:~:text=Contact-,Protecting%20Medicaid,-Trump%E2%80%99s%20%E2%80%9CBig%20Beautiful\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saving Medicaid in Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by securing a\u00a0$2.7 billion\u00a0investment to counteract sweeping federal cuts;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/#:~:text=Curing%20Childhood%20Poverty%20with%20Rx%20Kids%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding the widely successful Rx Kids cash prescription program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to communities throughout the state, reducing childhood poverty and improving maternal and infant health;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/gun-safety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tackling the gun violence epidemic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by championing evidence-based gun safety legislation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/public-health-week\/#:~:text=Protecting%20Michiganders%E2%80%99%20Reproductive%20Freedom\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safeguarding reproductive freedom<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by repealing the state\u2019s 1931 abortion ban, legalizing surrogacy, and protecting access to abortion care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/public-health-week\/#:~:text=Fighting%20for%20Clean%20Water%20and%20Clean%20Air%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improving environmental protections<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and fighting for cleaner air and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2026\/03\/11\/protecting-waterways\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">water<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">; to<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"93\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fighting food insecurity through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20widely%20popular%20free%20school%20meals%20program%2C%20which%20ensures%20students%20can%20learn%20on%20full%20bellies%2C%20while%20helping%20parents%20save%20an%20average%20%24850%20per%20year.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">universal free school meals program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and intentional\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">budget investments<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And although\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made real progress, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I will continue fighting to further protect public health in Michigan and ensure our state is the healthiest place to work, live, and play.<\/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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW166747866 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166747866 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Community Conversation in Plymouth<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/11\/Bayer_CommConvo-Graphic-2-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Conversation with Senator Bayer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bayer_CommConvo-Graphic 2&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, April 27, from\u00a05:00 &#8211;\u00a06:00 p.m.<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, 650 Church St., Plymouth,\u00a0MI\u00a048170<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image 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xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW256020298 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256020298 BCX0\">Data Centers Town Hall in Northville<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Sen.-Bayer-Data-Centers-TH2-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer joined by Attorney General Dana Nessel at her Data Center Town Hall. They are sitting at a table with a welcome message projected on a screen behind them&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen. Bayer Data Centers TH2&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\">Last month, dozens of advocates and local leaders joined Attorney General Dana Nessel, MEC Chief Policy Officer Charlotte Jameson, Assistant Attorney General Michael Moody, and I for a special Town Hall. We discussed Data Centers<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>their effects on our grid, the impacts they have on our water, and of course, the important work that needs to be done to ensure that they do not negatively<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>our communities and ratepayers.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\">I&#8217;d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>like to thank everyone who came out to learn more and discuss this highly nuanced issue. Conversations like<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\">these power<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4755136 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>the work that we do in Lansing.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4755136 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Sen.-Bayer-Data-Centers-TH3-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer and a constituent both smiling at the camera after the Data Center Town Hall&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen. Bayer Data Centers TH3&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Sen.-Bayer-Data-Centers-TH-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer and panelists sitting at a table at the Data Center Town Hall event&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen. Bayer Data Centers TH&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>\u00a0Celebrating\u00a0Reading Month at Isbister Elementary School in Plymouth\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/MDS_260323-2177.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer and a class of children at  \n\nCelebrating Reading Month at Isbister Elementary School in Plymouth in a classroom&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MDS_260323-2177&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Bayer-MIRM-Plymouth.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer sitting in front of a class speaking with children at  \n\nCelebrating Reading Month at Isbister Elementary School in Plymouth. The children are seated on the floor and Sen Bayer is smiling&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bayer MIRM Plymouth&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\">I had an AMAZING time at Isbister Elementary School when I visited to celebrate\u00a0Reading Month\u00a0in March! It was so rewarding to spend some time with 5th graders to chat about my role as a State Senator and read a few passages to them. Reading recreationally has so many benefits for individuals of all ages. For example, it is known\u00a0to\u00a0reduce\u00a0stress\u00a0and\u00a0develop our ability to concentrate!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Community College Day at the Capitol\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Bayer-Comunity-College-Day.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen Bayer joined by mascots from Oakland Community College and Schoolcraft College in the capitol building&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bayer Comunity College Day&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">Some days, this job is so fun!<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">Earlier this week, I<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">had<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>the opportunity to<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">grab a picture with Oakland Community College&#8217;s mascot Talon the Owl and Schoolcraft College&#8217;s Ozzy the Ocelot<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">Thursday<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\">during the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102092616 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Michigan Community College Association&#8217;s Advocacy Day. Community colleges are critical to making higher education more accessible. They serve the needs of a diverse student body, and they are key to building a strong workforce in our state.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW102092616 BCX0\" 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;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Bayer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Bayer&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW196255111 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196255111 BCX0\">Boosting Health Outcomes for Michigan Moms of Color<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/04\/Black-Maternal-HW-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Two black moms holding a baby and smiling. The graphic reads %22Black Maternal Health Week. Rooted in Justice and Joy%22&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Black Maternal HW (1)&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\">For too long, women of color have systematically faced disproportionate outcomes in their birthing experiences due to maternal care systems that\u00a0fail to\u00a0truly listen and understand their needs, leading to preventable complications and high mortality rates for both them and their babies. This April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week, and once again, Senate Dems are joining the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to shine a light on the glaring systemic injustices in our maternal care system, along with solutions underway that\u00a0seek\u00a0to tackle them.<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To ensure Black and Brown moms are treated with the care they deserve, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/18\/michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Senate passed a comprehensive slate of legislation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0last year that would improve maternal health outcomes in Michigan through\u00a0equitable\u00a0data requirements, anti-discrimination measures, patient protections, and more. Despite being passed out of the Senate with bipartisan \u2014 and some, even unanimous \u2014 support last April, these commonsense bills\u00a0remain\u00a0stalled in the Republican-controlled House. My Senate colleagues and I will continue to demand better for moms across Michigan, including by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/2026\/04\/15\/sen-geiss-recognizes-black-maternal-health-week\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">passing a Resolution this week<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that highlights the need for these critical bills.\u00a0I want to extend a special note of gratitude to my colleague, Sen. Erika Geiss, for championing this\u00a0particular\u00a0resolution\u00a0in the Michigan Legislature\u00a0over the last decade.<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Planning Spring Yard Projects? Call Before You Dig\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether you want to install a fence or plant a tree, if spring fever has you itching to do some landscaping projects around the yard that involve digging, remember to first reach out to MISS DIG 811 beforehand so that underground utility lines can be marked for safety.<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/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;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">April is Safe Digging Month, an annual reminder for Michiganders\u2019 legal responsibility to call 811 or head to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/missdig811.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MISSDIG811.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0at least three days before they start a project that involves putting a shovel in the ground. Contacting MISS DIG 811 is free and allows crews to mark buried utility lines in advance to prevent costly damage, service disruptions, and risks of\u00a0serious injury\u00a0or death. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/missdig811.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and happy Spring!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&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;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>MI Dept. Of Education:\u00a0Helping Michigan Leaders Build Confidence in AI and Media Literacy\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This summer, Michigan educational leaders have an exciting opportunity to join a professional learning experience focused on strengthening responsible AI and media literacy use.\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI &amp; Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is designed to empower Michigan leaders with the tools, support, and resources needed to guide meaningful AI and media literacy learning in their buildings, schools, and communities. This professional learning will build knowledge, confidence, and practical next steps to take back and prepare for fall.<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participants will experience a powerful combination of a two-day, in-person workshop followed by virtual personalized coaching. It is a chance to build practical skills, gain ready-to-use resources, and bring fresh ideas back to your school or district.\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Those who fully\u00a0participate\u00a0in the experience will receive a $100 stipend.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><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=\"none\">\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=\"none\">With 12 workshop locations scheduled across Michigan this summer, there are plenty of opportunities to join this impactful experience close to home.\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><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dates and Locations:<\/span><\/i><\/b><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<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a14%3a34+PM588&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Macomb ISD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: June 1 &amp; 2<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a23%3a29+PM766&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Calhoun ISD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: June 15 &amp; 16<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a27%3a24+PM498&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marquette-Alger RESA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: June 23 &amp; 24<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a35%3a55+PM316&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copper Country ISD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: June 25 &amp; 26<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a37%3a20+PM527&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dickinson-Iron ISD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: June 29 &amp; 30<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a31%3a01+PM439&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gratiot-Isabella RESD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: July 6 &amp; 7<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a34%3a22+PM717&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washtenaw ISD:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0July 13 &amp; 14<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a32%3a51+PM847&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COP ESD:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0July 20 &amp; 21<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a38%3a47+PM111&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eastern U.P. ISD:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0July 22 &amp; 23<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a40%3a08+PM588&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kent ISD:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0July 27 &amp; 28<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a42%3a18+PM424&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saginaw ISD:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0July 29 &amp; 30<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"94\" 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;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=021nz1olfm1bpasahdksnxj53%2f15%2f20268%3a43%3a42+PM690&amp;cId=47&amp;pCId=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Northwest Educational Center:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0August 11 &amp; 12<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The project is\u00a0supported by a strong group of partners, including\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Association of Computer Users (MACUL), Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL), the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Virtual and the REMC Association of Michigan<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Together,\u00a0these organizations are helping create statewide learning opportunities that support educators as they respond to the fast-changing role of AI in teaching and learning while also advancing media literacy instruction.<\/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;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionwhere.com\/ww\/Aspx\/Public\/Search\/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=249&amp;cId=47&amp;pcId=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register now<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and be a part of the movement helping shape the future of teaching and learning in Michigan.<\/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>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warmer\u00a0weather is finally here! 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