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Updates from Sen. Polehanki for District 5
Dear Neighbor, The Michigan presidential primary happened earlier this week on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024! Many of you took advantage of the increased access to absentee or early voting made possible through the legislative action taken by Senate Democrats to secure and...
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Dear Friends, Please join me for our next Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, February 29. We’ll be discussing legislative updates and district priorities with Senate District 5 residents.  This is a great opportunity to hear what I’ve been working on in...
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Dear Neighbor, It continues to be an honor serving you in the State Senate, and I look forward to all this New Year holds — the many conversations with constituents, movement on important legislation, exciting events around District 5 and more. The new year also means...
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Please listen to Deon's story about his lifelong struggle with Dyslexia.
This young man from Michigan was drafted into the NFL but could not read the playbook.
I felt compelled to apologize to Deon on behalf of the state of Michigan - because we don't screen for Dyslexia in our public schools, nor do we train our teachers to identify its characteristics.
Because of this, I am certain that there are countless Deons out there who grew up thinking they were dumb. They're not.
We must rectify this NOW by passing State Senator Jeff Irwin's and my bills that require Dyslexia screening and teacher training in Michigan's public schools.
These bills are in the Michigan House awaiting a hearing. ... See MoreSee Less
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I wish i were there 🙂
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Thank you. Very much appreciated.
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