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Ten Years Since State of Emergency Declared, Sen. Cherry Reflects on Flint Water Crisis, Uplifts Settlement Payments

Ten Years Since State of Emergency Declared, Sen. Cherry Reflects on Flint Water Crisis, Uplifts Settlement Payments

by admin | Jan 16, 2026 | Press Release

FLINT, Mich. (Jan. 16, 2026) — Today marks exactly 10 years since a state of emergency was declared on the Flint water crisis — one of the worst man-made environmental and public health disasters in our country’s recent history. In reflection on this tragedy and in...
Sen. Cherry Praises AG Action on House Republicans’ Illegal Budget Slashing

Sen. Cherry Praises AG Action on House Republicans’ Illegal Budget Slashing

by admin | Jan 7, 2026 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to take back critical funding for projects and programs across the state — including dollars designated for lead-poisoned kids...
Sen. Cherry, Local Leaders Launch Event Series to Help Genesee County Community Access Health Care 

Sen. Cherry, Local Leaders Launch Event Series to Help Genesee County Community Access Health Care 

by admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Press Release

Launching in January, this bi-monthly event series will be an opportunity for community members to understand the local health care system and connect with available resources FLINT, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Starting early next month, Sen. John...
Sen. Cherry Condemns House Republicans for Defunding Services for Lead-Poisoned Kids in Flint 

Sen. Cherry Condemns House Republicans for Defunding Services for Lead-Poisoned Kids in Flint 

by admin | Dec 11, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Dec 11, 2025) — Yesterday, the Michigan House Appropriations Committee exploited a rarely used provision in state law to slash $645 million in state budget funding for crucial programs for Michiganders, kids, and communities. Among the resources ripped...
Double Up Food Bucks Program Expands to Support Michiganders During November SNAP Delay, Ongoing Federal Shutdown 

Double Up Food Bucks Program Expands to Support Michiganders During November SNAP Delay, Ongoing Federal Shutdown 

by admin | Oct 31, 2025 | Press Release

Thanks to investments secured under budgets spearheaded by Sen. Cherry, Michigan’s Double Up Food Bucks Program temporarily expands in response to pause in SNAP benefits LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 31, 2025) — Earlier this week, the Fair Food Network (FFN) announced...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Revamp Hunter and Angler Fees, Conserve Michigan’s Great Outdoors 

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Revamp Hunter and Angler Fees, Conserve Michigan’s Great Outdoors 

by admin | Oct 30, 2025 | Press Release

Legislation championed by Sen. Cherry would make modest increases in hunting and fishing licenses to address critical funding gaps for Michigan’s natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Last week, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation to boost...
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