{"id":8610,"date":"2026-06-06T11:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/?p=8610"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:46:57","slug":"district-1-legislative-community-updates-37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/2026\/06\/06\/district-1-legislative-community-updates-37\/","title":{"rendered":"District 1 Legislative &amp; Community Updates"},"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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/01\/Geiss_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Geiss Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Geiss Email Banner&#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;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\">I hope\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the\u00a0warm\u00a0weather as spring dwindles down and the official start of summer approaches.\u00a0June is a busy time in the legislature as we continue our work\u00a0on a state budget for\u00a0the\u00a0next\u00a0fiscal\u00a0year. My Senate Democratic colleagues and I are focused on\u00a0delivering\u00a0investments that improve\u00a0opportunity,\u00a0support\u00a0our\u00a0students and schools,\u00a0and most importantly, lower costs for Michigan families.<\/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\">As always, if you\u00a0need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort,\u00a0or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share,\u00a0please feel free to reach out to my office.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:SenEGeiss@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenEGeiss@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or at 517-373-7800.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-11-131838.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Geiss Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Geiss Signature&#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><strong>Erika Geiss<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator \u202f<\/span><span>\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 1<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/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 youre in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Geiss&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#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=\"8\" 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\">Happy Pride Month from Michigan Senate Democrats! Read\u00a0on to learn how\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0commemorating Pride Month with action and support for Michigan\u2019s LGBTQ+ community.<\/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=\"8\" 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\">Join me for my upcoming\u00a0Community\u00a0Conversation event\u00a0with Sen. Camilleri\u00a0at\u00a0Taylor Community Library\u00a0in\u00a0Taylor, Michigan\u00a0on\u00a0June 8\u00a0at\u00a01:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0<\/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=\"8\" 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\">Join me in wearing orange this weekend to show solidary in the fight against gun violence and in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Read on to learn more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&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; _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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Geiss&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#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 SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">Senate Democrats Honor<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">P<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">r<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">i<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">d<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\">e<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9630570 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Month with Action<\/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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/HappyPride.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Happy Pride&#8221; title_text=&#8221;HappyPride&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#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\">Here in Michigan, we are dedicated to cultivating inclusion, belonging, and\u00a0welcome\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyone\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 not just during Pride\u00a0Month but every day year-round.\u00a0\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since the\u00a0onset of our state\u2019s\u00a0first Senate Democratic Majority in over forty years, my colleagues and I\u00a0have taken\u00a0swift, decisive\u00a0action to expand protections for\u00a0the\u00a0LGBTQ+ community.\u00a0In fact,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/moss\/2023\/03\/02\/elliott-larsen-civil-rights\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of the first bills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we passed in our\u00a0new\u00a0majority was the historic expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA),\u00a0safeguarding\u00a0Michiganders from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression \u2014 a\u00a0collaborative\u00a0effort that was\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">decades\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the making.\u00a0Senate Democrats also\u00a0passed\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new laws<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that\u00a0banned\u00a0the harmful practice of conversion therapy for minors and championed\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/pride-month\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a resolution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that recognizes June as Pride Month in Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These efforts\u00a0are\u00a0a\u00a0meaningful\u00a0step forward for Michigan, but\u00a0they are\u00a0certainly not the last. With all the uncertainty\u00a0and chaos coming out of Washington D.C., we\u00a0recognize the continued need for education and awareness to end discrimination and prejudice\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and\u00a0we&#8217;ll\u00a0always\u00a0continue fighting\u00a0to\u00a0ensure every Michigander can live\u00a0freely and authentically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Michigan Senate Passes\u00a0Legislation\u00a0to Cut Childcare Costs, Support Providers\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To\u00a0tackle\u00a0the affordability crisis facing residents statewide, Senate Democrats\u00a0recently\u00a0passed a bold bill package to lower the cost of childcare for Michigan parents and increase avenues\u00a0for childcare providers.\u00a0Senate Bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2025-SB-0310&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9ff5335821c64b99843f08deb691883d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148933410328621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wdduD6ZB9FO0reYcW%2FbgKD3n%2B1tgsGDCPLOPe5M3Dt8%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">310<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2025-SB-0313&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9ff5335821c64b99843f08deb691883d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148933410392026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EPcsKh5yEuBnR%2BFfwjCedhR4ZijRcPuvpcKh4%2BRU0BU%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">313<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0would make childcare more affordable for families and more sustainable for childcare professionals and entrepreneurs by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" 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\">Codifying the innovative bipartisan program, Tri-Share, that splits the cost of childcare equally among employers, the state, and employees;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" 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\">Tying the Childcare Reimbursement Rate to inflation to provide certainty and consistency to providers; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" 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\">Updating licensing requirements for childcare centers and removing burdensome barriers to opening and operating centers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By passing this legislation out of the full Senate, we are one step closer to\u00a0codifying this\u00a0critical\u00a0programming\u00a0for Michigan families and childcare providers.\u00a0Senate Bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2025-SB-0310&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9ff5335821c64b99843f08deb691883d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148933410328621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wdduD6ZB9FO0reYcW%2FbgKD3n%2B1tgsGDCPLOPe5M3Dt8%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">310<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2FBills%2FBill%3FObjectName%3D2025-SB-0313&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9ff5335821c64b99843f08deb691883d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148933410392026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EPcsKh5yEuBnR%2BFfwjCedhR4ZijRcPuvpcKh4%2BRU0BU%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">313<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0now head to the House for\u00a0further\u00a0consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/20\/cut-childcare-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0and\u00a0learn more\u00a0about\u00a0how these bills fit our\u00a0broader\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0Michigan You Can Afford<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0agenda\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/affordability\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Democrats\u00a0Outline Plan to\u00a0Combat Attacks on Voting Rights\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amid threats\u00a0against\u00a0state-run elections from the Trump administration\u00a0and\u00a0Congress\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennancenter.org\/our-work\/analysis-opinion\/after-louisiana-v-callais-heres-proof-just-how-bad-voting-rights-america\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s sweeping rollback of key protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate\u00a0Democrats are fighting back.\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=\"auto\">In recent weeks, Senate Democrats introduced\u00a0the Michigan Voting Rights Act, Senate Bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0961\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">961<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0964\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">964<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0ensure every Michigan\u00a0voter\u00a0can cast their vote\u00a0at the ballot box.\u00a0Building on Senate\u00a0Democrats\u2019\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/moss\/2023\/07\/18\/votingrights\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">previous\u00a0efforts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0uphold the integrity of the state\u2019s election process,\u00a0the Michigan Voting Rights Act would\u00a0protect\u00a0against\u00a0voter\u00a0intimidation,\u00a0provide\u00a0transparent\u00a0election data,\u00a0and\u00a0offer\u00a0language\u00a0services\u00a0and more\u00a0to make our elections more accessible\u00a0for eligible voters.<\/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=\"auto\">Read more\u00a0about the Michigan Voting Rights Act\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/camilleri\/2026\/05\/13\/voting-rights-3\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. To\u00a0view\u00a0our recent\u00a0press conference, visit\u00a0our\u00a0YouTube<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40MISenDems&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJLindsay%40senate.michigan.gov%7Cfbf5e9ade07b40f7b47e08deb5d2985a%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148113483721135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FB6vkJX58%2FfauyOUxgzyZ4dji5OMl9Vh%2FCN3ZIYHD6M%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">our webpage\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsenatedems.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJLindsay%40senate.michigan.gov%7Cfbf5e9ade07b40f7b47e08deb5d2985a%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148113483731630%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=39h2TLZ4Xfx6llg1a5HOTkI%2FTvdT3bdrvIJbAaZ8Tk0%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\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-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Democrats\u00a0Fighting\u00a0to\u00a0Lower Costs &amp;\u00a0Protect Consumers\u00a0from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan Senate Democrats\u00a0recently\u00a0introduced\u00a0comprehensive\u00a0legislation to ban surveillance pricing for e-commerce and dynamic pricing for retail stores. Used by airlines, rideshares, online retailers, hotels, and grocery stores, these deceptive practices work to\u00a0benefit\u00a0businesses\u2019 bottom line at the expense of the consumer.\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=\"auto\">Senate Bills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0991\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">991<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0992\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">992<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0would ban businesses from setting custom prices for customers based\u00a0on personalized\u00a0algorithms or real-time information,\u00a0protecting\u00a0both\u00a0Michigan consumers\u2019 peace of mind and hard-earned money.\u00a0This legislation\u00a0remains\u00a0in the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development for further consideration.<\/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=\"auto\">Read more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cherry\/2026\/05\/20\/protect-michigan-consumers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and learn more about how these bills fit\u00a0into\u00a0our\u00a0broader\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0Michigan You Can Afford<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0agenda\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/affordability\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Geiss&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Geiss&#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>Detroit\u00a0Pride\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motor City Pride<\/span><\/i><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\">Join the community to celebrate Pride Month at the 2026 Motor City Pride Festival and Parade\u00a0on June 6-7! 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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>Summer Discovery Programming and Enrollment\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help prevent summer learning loss by\u00a0enrolling your child\u00a0in\u00a0no-cost Summer Discovery programming! Students will\u00a0participate\u00a0in a variety of fun activities, including field trips, creative art projects, and sports. Plus, meals are provided, along with transportation at some sites, to make it easier for families.\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=\"auto\">Discover more on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/summerdiscoverymi.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">event website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/SummerProgram.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Summer Learning Enrollment &#8221; title_text=&#8221;SummerProgram&#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>Rise N Shine Summer Camp\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join Alternatives for Girls for their Rise N Shine Summer Camp filled with academic enrichment, adventure, creativity, and STEAM exploration. The camp\u00a0is taking\u00a0place from June 22 through August 7. See the graphics below for\u00a0additional\u00a0details.<\/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; 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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/Camp2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Rise N Shine Summer Camp for Girls (Spanish)&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Camp2&#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\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/Camp1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Rise N SHine Summer Camp for Girls&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Camp1&#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_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/EnewsHeaders_Upcoming-Events.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Upcoming Events Senator Geiss&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Upcoming Events Senator Geiss&#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>Community\u00a0Conversation with Sen.\u00a0Camilleri\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee\u00a0Rd. Taylor, MI 48180<\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/CC.png&#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 Camilleri&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CC&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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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><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW247177852 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247177852 BCX0\">Gun Violence Awareness &amp; Wear Orange Weekend<\/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; column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#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_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/WearOrange1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Guns are the leading cause of death for children, teens, and college-aged people in America&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WearOrange1&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; 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_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/WearOrange2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Every dya in the United States, nearly 130 people are shot and killed&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WearOrange2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/geiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/WearOrange3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Join us for Wear Orange Weekend on June 5-7, 2026&#8243; title_text=&#8221;WearOrange3&#8243; 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\">Every June, we recognize\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/21\/gun-violence-awareness-month\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Gun Violence Awareness Month<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to honor the lives lost to senseless gun violence and raise awareness of this growing epidemic. During this month, advocates across the country also wear orange to commemorate the life of Hadiya Pendleton\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a 15-year-old who was shot and killed on a playground in 2013 just one week after she performed with her high school marching band at former President Barack Obama\u2019s second inauguration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since the onset of our Senate Democratic Majority,\u00a0my colleagues and I\u00a0have\u00a0championed commonsense, evidence-based\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/16\/gun-violence-prevention\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">gun safety legislation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0better protect Michiganders from the threat of gun violence.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/gun-safety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">These actions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0include legislation to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Require universal background checks;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Ensure firearms are stored securely and are inaccessible to minors;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Allow a court to issue an \u201cExtreme Risk Protection Order\u201d (ERPO) to temporarily suspend a person\u2019s access to firearms if they pose an immediate threat to themselves or others;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Prohibit the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Better protect the\u00a0Michigan Capitol\u00a0complex and its visitors from gun violence; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\">Ban ghost guns, or guns without serial numbers, and make it illegal to\u00a0assemble, import, sell,\u00a0or\u00a0possess\u00a0a\u00a0ghost gun.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Gun Violence Awareness Day\u00a0is observed on the first Friday in June\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0falling on June\u00a05 this year\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0marks the beginning of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wearorange.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wear Orange Weekend<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which is an awareness campaign\u00a0to honor the lives lost to gun violence and elevate the voices of survivors and advocates.\u00a0Join us in wearing orange this weekend, and together,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0continue the fight to help end gun violence here in Michigan and across the nation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stay Protected at the\u00a0Gas\u00a0Pump\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right now, Michigan drivers are paying an average of $71 for a full tank of gas, as the Iran war has disrupted global oil markets. According to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/?state=MI\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AAA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Michigan drivers are paying 70 cents more per gallon of gas than a month ago and $1.66\u00a0more per\u00a0gallon of gas compared to this time last year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are some\u00a0consumer protection\u00a0resources\u00a0to ensure\u00a0you are\u00a0filling up with quality,\u00a0more\u00a0affordable gas:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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\/mdard\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(MDARD) is a useful resource for staying safe at the pump. If you have concerns about fuel quality or received a short\/incorrect measure, you may file a complaint\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.michigan.gov%252Fmdard%252Flab%252Fmotor%252FGasoline-Information%2F1%2F0100019e27a00ad9-298e70af-8041-4778-b1d9-e9eecbbbf883-000000%2FDH7MO1baKbfMeoYDsM8a2asIr2lJJBeJ_fiNjZgsgA4%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSEckles%40senate.michigan.gov%7Ce8a0b3e8f6ea42c674f208deb5c85f56%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148069455811490%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gJYaxx9N9cqv9fcyZW%2B61mcQtmEcxUoihggJn8RMenE%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or call the motor fuels quality hotline at 800-632-3835.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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\">If you suspect or have information\u00a0about\u00a0potential unfair gasoline pricing practices, please call the Attorney General\u2019s Office at 877-765-8388 or file a gasoline price gouging complaint\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fsecure.ag.state.mi.us%252Fcomplaints%252Fconsumer.aspx%2F1%2F0100019e27a00ad9-298e70af-8041-4778-b1d9-e9eecbbbf883-000000%2FriicO8ZpVpl71MDawan5UFUCsacTKqf9_kRLDfvTh6E%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSEckles%40senate.michigan.gov%7Ce8a0b3e8f6ea42c674f208deb5c85f56%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148069455841821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QvAORb%2B4ORRqBht%2FS%2Fq3n%2BLJOwpge8NLfwVHSHy59Fc%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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\">To find cheaper gas in their area, Michiganders can use popular tools from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fcluballiance.aaa.com%252Fpublic-affairs%252Fgas-information%2F1%2F0100019e27a00ad9-298e70af-8041-4778-b1d9-e9eecbbbf883-000000%2FUz4GZ_rkvOcNZlW6x9KHnQC4VSBVe8DxtwtOaWQYra4%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSEckles%40senate.michigan.gov%7Ce8a0b3e8f6ea42c674f208deb5c85f56%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148069455865951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bPMuzLI8Ps%2FOGDoOVyDkCTSPIwi4fVMDAZKcFIfnjfo%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AAA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.gasbuddy.com%252Fgaspricemap%253Flat%3D44.5164670107828%2526lng%3D-84.5851143112735%2526z%3D4%2F1%2F0100019e27a00ad9-298e70af-8041-4778-b1d9-e9eecbbbf883-000000%2FyvSKIgQksvIteY6SAi5cFJTQHuLbhDaHeNq7jCDQRmM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSEckles%40senate.michigan.gov%7Ce8a0b3e8f6ea42c674f208deb5c85f56%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639148069455892147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HDkx7MBn515vvWF9FY3UMmlwRTao06JZW3Tt0kEHbeg%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GasBuddy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0For additional resources, call 211 or visit\u00a0<\/span><a 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