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District Update & State of the State Recap
Dear Neighbor, I was honored to attend Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s sixth annual State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24. Her celebration of key legislation passed by the House and Senate and signed into law in 2023 made me proud of the important work that...
Happy New Year, Senate District 29!
Dear Neighbor, I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are enjoying the new year! In 2023, the Senate Majority worked hard to make life more prosperous and more fair for the people of Michigan. As 2024 begins and our state legislature returns to session, I am...
The Best of 2023: Legislative Wins
Hello Neighbors, What a difference a year makes! With over a thousand bills introduced in both chambers of the legislature — and more than 230 signed into law by the Governor — our first year in the majority in Lansing has made a huge impact. In this e-news, you’ll...
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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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Enriching the community!
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