Polehanki introduces bill to honor women veterans

// on Wed, Jun 5 2019 / Press release

LANSING — State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) today introduced a bill to honor women veterans. The legislation, part of a bipartisan eight-bill package, would create a new license plate recognizing the sacrifices of women who served in the military and their families. “I am proud… Read More

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Polehanki on changes to state’s no-fault auto insurance

// on Fri, May 24 2019 / Press release

LANSING — State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D–Livonia) issued the following statement on today’s no-fault auto insurance reform legislation: “Western Wayne County drivers deserve rate relief. I am pleased that this bipartisan legislation provides individuals, seniors and families with options for rate… Read More

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Coffee Hour

// on Thu, Jun 20 2019 7:00 pm / Event

Thu, Jun 20 7:00 pm - Thu, Jun 20 8:00 pm
Canton Township Hall, 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188 (Directions)
Sen. Dayna Polehanki 517-373-7350 or sendpolehanki@senate.michigan.gov

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Coffee Hour

// on Thu, Jun 6 2019 5:30 pm / Event

Thu, Jun 6 5:30 pm - Thu, Jun 6 6:30 pm
Plymouth Coffee Bean, 884 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, MI 48170 (Directions)
Sen. Dayna Polehanki 517-373-7350 or sendpolehanki@senate.michigan.gov

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State legislators working to increase fines for Arbor Hills Landfill violations

// on Thu, Apr 18 2019 / Article

The [Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township] has had a growing number of violations with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. In February 7 Action News reported on three violations that had been filed since the start of the year, more have piled up since… Read More

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Senate bills to expand adoption rights to LGBT families

// on Wed, Apr 17 2019 / Article

Four state senators introduced a bill to expand adoption rights to all LGBT couples in Michigan. The proposed bills would prevent adoption agencies from discriminating based on sexual orientation. It expands on Attorney General Dana Nessel’s recent court settlement to ban state-contracted agencies from barring… Read More

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Senate Dems introduce legislation to expand adoption rights to LGBT families

// on Tue, Apr 16 2019 / Press release

LANSING — Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), and Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) have introduced legislation to expand adoption rights to all LGBT couples in Michigan. “LGBT Michiganders encounter enough discrimination, and shouldn’t face additional rejection, humiliation and disappointment when seeking to adopt Michigan’s… Read More

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Polehanki to host town hall about Arbor Hills Landfill

// on Tue, Apr 9 2019 / Press release

NORTHVILLE — State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) and Northville Township Supervisor Bob Nix invite residents to join them at an upcoming town hall regarding the operation of the Arbor Hills Landfill. The April 16 event is a chance for the… Read More

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Don’t believe the hype – Michigan school funding is down, not up

// on Fri, Mar 8 2019 / Article

For decades, Michigan was a beacon for educators from around the country looking to shape the next generation. Our education system, teachers and, most importantly, our students, thrived. Then, a massive disinvestment in K-12 education began in 2010. As a public high school English teacher… Read More

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Polehanki issues statement on proposed education budget

// on Tue, Mar 5 2019 / Press release

LANSING — State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D–Livonia) today issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal: “For the last decade we have underfunded Michigan schools. As a teacher who spent 19 years in the classroom, I know firsthand the impact of underfunding our… Read More