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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 evidence-based...
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Dear Neighbor, As the summer ends and fall begins, there is so much to look forward to — college football games, cider mills and watching the beautiful leaves change colors. After an amazing summer in District 5, I want to provide you with legislative updates and...
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Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a fantastic Labor Day weekend, marking the end of summer and the beginning of our fall season. Labor Day is not only a time to relax and enjoy the last bit of summer, but also a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of...
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I'm sickened by the 16 Michigan House Republicans who voted late last week to harm hundreds of children by cutting the funding for Kids-TALK, which Canton Township was so excited about, and which was legally appropriated by this body in 2024.
Kids-TALK is an organization that provides a safe place for kids who have been sexually and physically abused to undergo often intrusive and excruciating forensic testing. Canton, in my district, was set to turn an old schoolhouse into a Kids-TALK building.
Every Republican who voted for this and every Republican who supports this questionably legal political tactic should hang their head in shame today.
Please listen to the testimony of Canton Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, followed by my brief remarks, and closing with poignant comments from Senator John Cherry of Flint. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing every Michigander light, love, and joy as Hanukkah begins. Happy Hanukkah to all! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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