Sen. Polehanki on MI Clean Water Grants to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in the City of Inkster
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 20, 2024) — The MI Clean Water Plan grants through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and support from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) aim to help...
Sen. Polehanki Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to provide Pre-K and postsecondary attainment for every...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants for Before- and After- School Programs
$50M in grants expands access to affordable, engaging before, after, and summer school opportunities for over 67,000 students at 780 locations across the state LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Department of...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Legislative and Budget Wins for Food Security in 2023
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2023) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during...
Sen. Polehanki Secures Forgiveness of Longstanding Inkster School Debt With Passage of Budget Legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 2, 2023) — Today, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and the Michigan Senate passed House Bill 4292, budget supplemental legislation that contains a number of significant investments for Michigan schools — including $12.12...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide...
Sen. Polehanki Champions New Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Focus on early learning and higher education will bolster state’s ongoing efforts to make sure Michigan offers a world-class education for all residents of all ages LIVONIA, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Today, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued...
Sen. Polehanki Helps Pass Historic, Equitable State Budget, Major Wins for Schools and Students
Budget funds universal school meals, other supports for students as well as transformative investments in public safety, infrastructure and more LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2023) — This week, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and the Michigan Senate...
Sen. Polehanki on MI Clean Water Grants to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in the City of Inkster
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 20, 2024) — The MI Clean Water Plan grants through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and support from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) aim to help...
Sen. Polehanki Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to provide Pre-K and postsecondary attainment for every...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants for Before- and After- School Programs
$50M in grants expands access to affordable, engaging before, after, and summer school opportunities for over 67,000 students at 780 locations across the state LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Department of...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Legislative and Budget Wins for Food Security in 2023
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2023) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during...
Sen. Polehanki Secures Forgiveness of Longstanding Inkster School Debt With Passage of Budget Legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 2, 2023) — Today, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and the Michigan Senate passed House Bill 4292, budget supplemental legislation that contains a number of significant investments for Michigan schools — including $12.12...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide...
Sen. Polehanki Champions New Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Focus on early learning and higher education will bolster state’s ongoing efforts to make sure Michigan offers a world-class education for all residents of all ages LIVONIA, Mich. (July 12, 2023) — Today, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued...
Sen. Polehanki Helps Pass Historic, Equitable State Budget, Major Wins for Schools and Students
Budget funds universal school meals, other supports for students as well as transformative investments in public safety, infrastructure and more LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2023) — This week, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and the Michigan Senate...
Sen. Polehanki, Senate Pass Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal
Jan. 26th action on SB 1 and SB 3 stand to give almost $1 billion back to Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 31, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3 last week. SB 1, which would...
Sen. Polehanki on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “As the new Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I...
Sen. Polehanki Statement on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), the Michigan Senate Majority Caucus Chair, has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “I am thrilled to be a...
Polehanki Names Senator-Elect Veronica Klinefelt Assistant Caucus Chair
LANSING, Mich. — Incoming Senate Majority Caucus Chair Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) today issued the following statement after naming Senator-elect Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe) Assistant Caucus Chair for the upcoming...
Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions
Smart, energetic leaders will direct Dems’ legislative efforts LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Today, incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced the 2023-2027 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership slate,...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Teacher Recruitment Investments in School Aid Budget
LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement regarding today’s passage of the K-12 school aid budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which includes a $450 per pupil increase for school...
Sen. Polehanki Joins Support for Charter School Transparency
LANSING, Mich. (March 1, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in support of bills that provide transparency and accountability of charter schools for Michigan taxpayers:“Michigan has been called the...
Sen. Polehanki Joins Support for Prescription Drug Pricing Board
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in support of bills to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board that will help reduce the cost of prescriptions:“Drugs prices...
Sen. Polehanki Supports Whitmer Investments in Education, Teachers
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement regarding today’s executive budget recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes significant investments in education,...
Sen. Polehanki supports Whitmer plan to lower prescription drug costs, make insulin more affordable
LIVONIA, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, in which she spoke about her plans to lower the price of prescription medications,...
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