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Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Senate passed Senate...
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Hello neighbors, Exciting news: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is one step closer to helping communities in our district and throughout Michigan fight the rising costs of medicine. It is already challenging enough to deal with a life-changing...
Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen...
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State of the Student is an annual event hosted by Kent ISD that brings the voices of students before community leaders, centering their experience with being in school. They did a great job elevating the importance of belonging and mental health. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, so many gathered to celebrate the contributions that the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids brings to our community. Thanks to WYCE's Phil Tower, Priority Health’s Shannon Wilson, and Grand Valley State University's B. Donta Truss who all shared their own stories of resilience and how the Y helps to elevate people’s lives. ... See MoreSee Less
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This summer, our Democratic Majority passed the 2025 state budget, securing a $5.6 million investment to expand access to contraceptives and family planning services for Michiganders. Thanks to this allocation, the state has launched Take Control of your Birth Control, a new program to ensure Michigan families have access to free contraception and family planning resources this month and beyond.
Community partners and federally qualified health centers are distributing emergency contraceptives, condoms, and over-the-counter oral contraceptives to the general public for free, as long as supplies last. Visit michigan.gov/takecontrol to locate participating organizations near you and learn more about these essential resources. ... See MoreSee Less
Take Control of Your Birth Control
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Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.0 CommentsComment on Facebook