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Last week, I voted yes on an important piece of legislation that is now on its way to being signed by the Governor. Children exposed to lead face immense challenges, but Senate Bill 31and House Bill 4200 will work to ensure that each child can be connected to the...
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Hello neighbors, The end of summer means the start of legislative session, and I could not be more honored to be in Lansing to represent the needs of everyone in our community. In just the first half of this year alone, we expanded civil rights, protected...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, There is a lot to cover in this newsletter, but first things first: I know recent storm damage may have impacted you or someone you know, and resources from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) may be helpful at this time. Below...
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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
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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