{"id":2318,"date":"2026-04-23T09:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2026-04-24T09:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:45:19","slug":"news-and-updates-from-the-office-of-senator-klinefelt-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/2026\/04\/23\/news-and-updates-from-the-office-of-senator-klinefelt-21\/","title":{"rendered":"News and Updates from the Office of Senator\u00a0Klinefelt!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/04\/klinefelt1.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”email header Senator Klinefelt” title_text=”email header Senator Klinefelt” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We wanted to give you an update\u00a0regarding\u00a0issues the legislature has been working on.<\/span><\/p>\n

I appreciate your feedback, so please feel free to reach out.\u00a0You can contact me by sending an email\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>SenVKlinefelt@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0calling 517-373-7670, or visiting my website\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/05\/klinefeltsig-300×81-1.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Klinefelt sig” title_text=”Senator Klinefelt sig” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Veronica\u00a0Klinefelt<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>District\u00a011<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Legislative Updates Senator Klinefelt” title_text=”Legislative Updates Senator Klinefelt” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

A Snapshot of Capitol Activity\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Along with working to craft a balanced state budget on time that delivers meaningful relief for residents, my colleagues and I have also been busy driving forward legislation to address critical issues facing residents and communities across the state.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0proud to report that\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made some progress advancing bills through the Senate to:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Narrow the gender wage gap\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u2014 The gender wage gap in Michigan\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0only one of the worst in the country \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0growing. To help address this issue, my Senate colleagues and I passed legislation to ban employers from seeking irrelevant information about an applicant\u2019s past pay and credit history while making hiring and compensation decisions. For too long, these practices have contributed to\u00a0unfair\u00a0employment-related decisions that\u00a0disproportionately\u00a0impact\u00a0women and prevent them from accessing the opportunities and wages they deserve. While it will take a comprehensive effort to close the gender pay gap in Michigan, the legislation we passed this week is a solid step in the right direction.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Support Michigan nurses\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u2014 Despite already working long shifts, nurses are often forced to stay overtime, which could mean staying for shifts of 16 or more hours. Unable to say no, mandatory overtime\u00a0isn’t\u00a0only\u00a0grueling for nurses, contributing to high burnout rates, but it also poses risks to patients and the care they are provided. To improve working conditions for our nurses and protect residents seeking care, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation last week that would end this dangerous practice while also implementing\u00a0additional\u00a0safeguards to ensure nurses can get the rest they need.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Combat human trafficking\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u2014 Building on our\u00a0<\/span>previous efforts to address human trafficking in Michigan<\/span><\/a>, we are ushering forward a bill that would help tackle the issue by requiring every hotel and motel in the state to prominently display the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number. With Michigan positioned at the intersection of many highway corridors and crossing points, this legislation would help victims connect with critical support while also signaling a warning sign to traffickers.\u00a0<\/span>This bill has passed the Senate<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0moves\u00a0to the House for consideration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Klinefelt Community Connections” title_text=”Senator Klinefelt Community Connections” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Ceremonial Signing of Senate Bills 370, 540, 542 and House Bill 4692\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/04\/Klinefelt-BillSigning.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Ceremonial Signing of Senate Bills 370, 540, 542 and House Bill 4692 by Governor Whitmer with Sens. Singh, Klinefelt and Hertel” title_text=”Klinefelt-BillSigning” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Community Conversation in Clinton Township<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/04\/Klinefelt-CoffeeHour.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Klinefelt speaking with a group of Clinton Township Constituents ” title_text=”Klinefelt-CoffeeHour” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Updates from Lansing with the City of Roseville<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/04\/Klinefelt-Roseville.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Sen Klinefelt speaking at a podium to residents of the City of Roseville” title_text=”Klinefelt-Roseville” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/klinefelt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Helpful News and Resources Senator Klinefelt” title_text=”Helpful News and Resources Senator Klinefelt” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Planning Spring Yard Projects? Call Before You Dig\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Whether you want to install a fence or plant a tree, remember to first reach out to MISS DIG 811 beforehand so that underground utility lines can be marked for safety.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

April is Safe Digging Month, an annual reminder for residents\u2019 legal responsibility to call 811 or head to\u00a0<\/span>MISSDIG811.org<\/span><\/a>\u00a0at least three days before they start a project that involves putting a shovel in the ground. Contacting MISS DIG 811 is free and allows crews to mark buried utility lines in advance to prevent costly damage, service disruptions, and risks of\u00a0serious injury\u00a0or death. Learn more\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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