{"id":7787,"date":"2026-04-09T10:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/?p=7787"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:28:53","slug":"district-5-legislative-community-updates-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/2026\/04\/09\/district-5-legislative-community-updates-21\/","title":{"rendered":"District 5 Legislative &amp; Community Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Polehanki_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Polehanki Email Banner Senator Polehanki&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Polehanki Email Banner Senator Polehanki&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Happy National Public Health Week!\u00a0Since the onset of our Senate Democratic Majority, my colleagues and I\u00a0have made meaningful progress in the fight for better public health, from\u00a0protecting access to clean air and water to fighting the gun violence epidemic\u00a0head-on\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and we\u2019re\u00a0always working on\u00a0more\u00a0solutions to\u00a0improve our overall quality of life here in Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also,\u00a0here&#8217;s\u00a0a friendly reminder that\u00a0Tax Day is next week, so be sure to\u00a0read on\u00a0for helpful information and resources on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0how\u00a0to maximize your return and\u00a0keep more of your hard-earned paycheck.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening\u00a0in Lansing, or\u00a0needs\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenDPolehanki@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or calling 517-373-7350.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/02\/Polehanki_sig.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Polehanki signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Polehanki signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dayna\u00a0Polehanki<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Polehanki&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Polehanki&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0National\u00a0Public Health Week! Read on to learn how Senate Democrats have made\u00a0real\u00a0progress in the fight for\u00a0improved\u00a0public health\u00a0here in Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please join my upcoming Coffee Hour in Livonia on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. More details are below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"46\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax Day is next Wednesday, April 15. Make sure\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0prepared ahead of the filing deadline\u00a0\u2014 continue\u00a0reading for\u00a0helpful tax tips and resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative updates Senator Polehanki&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative updates Senator Polehanki&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Celebrating National Public Health Week with Action\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public health\u00a0\u2014 the science of preventing disease\u00a0and illness, protecting\u00a0the health of entire populations, and promoting\u00a0a better quality of life \u2014\u00a0is\u00a0foundational\u00a0for\u00a0the safety and well-being of\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyone\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">across the globe.\u00a0April 6-12 is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apha.org\/initiatives\/national-public-health-week\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Public Health Week<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0an invitation to reflect on the progress made and the steps needed for an even stronger, healthier future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here in Michigan, Senate Democrats have taken bold action to bolster public health and improve our quality of life, from:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/10\/19\/whitmer-signs-legislation-protecting-health-care-for-millions-of-michiganders#:~:text=Senate%20Bill%20356,years%20to%20come.%E2%80%9D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting the Affordable Care Act<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ensuring access to affordable, comprehensive health care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/#:~:text=Contact-,Protecting%20Medicaid,-Trump%E2%80%99s%20%E2%80%9CBig%20Beautiful\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saving Medicaid in Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by\u00a0securing\u00a0a\u00a0$2.7 billion\u00a0investment to counteract sweeping federal cuts;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/#:~:text=Curing%20Childhood%20Poverty%20with%20Rx%20Kids%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding the widely successful Rx Kids cash prescription program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to communities throughout the state, reducing childhood poverty and improving maternal and infant health;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/gun-safety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tackling the gun violence epidemic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by\u00a0championing\u00a0evidence-based gun safety legislation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/public-health-week\/#:~:text=Protecting%20Michiganders%E2%80%99%20Reproductive%20Freedom\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safeguarding reproductive freedom<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by repealing the state\u2019s 1931 abortion ban, legalizing surrogacy,\u00a0and protecting access to abortion care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/public-health-week\/#:~:text=Fighting%20for%20Clean%20Water%20and%20Clean%20Air%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improving environmental protections<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and fighting for cleaner air and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\/2026\/03\/11\/protecting-waterways\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">water<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">; to<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fighting food insecurity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20widely%20popular%20free%20school%20meals%20program%2C%20which%20ensures%20students%20can%20learn%20on%20full%20bellies%2C%20while%20helping%20parents%20save%20an%20average%20%24850%20per%20year.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">universal free school meals program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0intentional\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">budget investments<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And although\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made real progress, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I will continue\u00a0fighting\u00a0to\u00a0further\u00a0protect public health in Michigan and ensure our state is the healthiest place to work, live, and play.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Democrats Vote to Lower\u00a0Gas Prices, Every Republican Opposes<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Senate Democrats\u00a0recently\u00a0passed\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0104&amp;QueryID=187704857\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Resolution 104<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, calling on D.C. Republicans to reverse the Trump administration\u2019s actions that have led to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.acg.aaa.com\/michigan-gas-prices-rise-to-highest-since-august-of-2024\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">surging energy costs across the state and nation.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Every Senate Republican in the chamber voted no.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During a time of economic instability,\u00a0the Trump administration\u00a0has\u00a0continuously\u00a0driven up\u00a0energy\u00a0prices for Michigan families\u00a0by\u00a0cancelling hundreds of renewable energy programs\u00a0under the so-called \u201cOne, Big, Beautiful Bill\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0forcing the inefficient, pollutive\u00a0J.H. Campbell coal plant\u00a0in West Michigan\u00a0to stay open.\u00a0Michigan ratepayers are footing the bill, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/03\/23\/nx-s1-5753761\/trump-ev-renewables-oil-prices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Trump\u2019s war with Iran has indisputably caused a significant spike in fuel costs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0since the conflict began.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Resolution\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">104<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which has been sent to Congress and the White House,\u00a0urges Washington Republicans to pursue every available means to tackle skyrocketing energy prices, restore proven-effective renewable energy programs, and put the priorities of the American people \u2014 especially lowering costs \u2014 first and foremost. My colleagues and I\u00a0will continue fighting to hold the Trump administration accountable and provide real financial relief for our communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gov. Whitmer and\u00a0MiLEAP\u00a0Announce Record Enrollment in Pre-K for All!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gov.\u00a0Gretchen\u00a0Whitmer\u00a0recently\u00a0announced\u00a0nearly 55,000\u00a0children\u00a0statewide\u00a0are enrolled\u00a0in the Great Start Readiness Program, Michigan\u2019s PreK for All program, as of\u00a0Jan.\u00a02026.\u00a0This\u00a0is the\u00a0largest\u00a0enrollment in the program\u2019s history, doubling the number of children enrolled since 2021.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">PreK for All is available to all Michigan families, regardless of income level, saving them an estimated $14,000 per year on\u00a0child care\u00a0costs.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Democrats\u00a0secured\u00a0robust\u00a0state funding that\u00a0expanded\u00a0access to\u00a0high quality, no-cost preschool\u00a0through\u00a0PreK for All\u00a0\u2014\u00a0giving\u00a0our kids\u00a0the tools they need for\u00a0bright\u00a0futures, helping\u00a0hardworking families\u00a0tackle the\u00a0child care\u00a0crisis,\u00a0and allowing parents to\u00a0advance\u00a0in\u00a0their careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatstarttoquality.org\/free-preschool-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enrollment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the\u00a02026-27 school year is now open!\u00a0To qualify, your student must be 4 years old by Dec. 1.\u00a0Learn\u00a0more about PreK for All\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mileap\/early-childhood-education\/prek-for-all\/faq\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Kids Over Clicks Passes Michigan Senate\u00a0Committee\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To create safer internet spaces and put a stop to the exploitative tactics of Big Tech and\u00a0Artificial\u00a0Intelligence (AI)\u00a0companies,\u00a0my\u00a0Senate Democratic colleagues and I\u00a0championed\u00a0our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kids-over-clicks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kids Over Clicks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0bill\u00a0package. This commonsense legislation\u00a0that I was proud to sponsor\u00a0was crafted with parents, industry experts, and advocates to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ensure stronger safeguards around\u00a0children\u2019s online activity while holding corporations accountable for the unethical, predatory practices that put our youth at risk and keep them addicted to their devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u00a0recently\u00a0moved this critical package out of committee, sending it to the\u00a0Senate\u00a0floor for\u00a0further consideration. As we continue to move\u00a0our\u00a0bills through the legislative process,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kocsurvey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">please share your experiences\u00a0navigating parenthood in the digital age<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and let us know your thoughts on how social media is\u00a0impacting\u00a0our youngest generation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more and find other ways you can take action,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kids-over-clicks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW147320952 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147320952 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;3&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Livonia Community Conversation<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thursday,\u00a0April 16, 2026,\u00a0from\u00a06:00\u00a0\u2013 7:00\u00a0p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Madonna University Welcome Center, 36700 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>It&#8217;s\u00a0Tax Time!\u00a0Helpful Tax Tips,\u00a0Services, &amp; Resources\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taxes are due\u00a0next week\u00a0on Wednesday,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">April 15, 2026!\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0already filed,\u00a0here are some tips and resources that may be helpful as the filing deadline quickly approaches:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Free Tax Help connects taxpayers with free, high-quality income tax preparation\u00a0assistance. Visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganfreetaxhelp.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MichiganFreeTaxHelp.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to find free tax\u00a0preparation\u00a0services in your area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To protect yourself from tax\u00a0scams, read up on common fraud tactics and warning signs\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/tax-scams\/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0taking advantage of all the available credits and deductions available to you, which may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Earned Income Tax Credit,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a benefit for qualified Michigan families to help put more money in their pockets to afford the necessities. Last session, my\u00a0colleagues\u00a0and I quintupled this credit to help Michiganders keep up with rising costs. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/tax-tips\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Homestead Property Tax Credit,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters, helping to pay some of the property taxes billed. This credit can be filed up to four years from the year it could be claimed, and the maximum credit amount may be adjusted annually. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/iit\/tax-guidance\/credits-exemptions\/hptc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Heating Credit,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">a tax benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters with low to moderate income, which\u00a0helps folks afford some of their heating expenses. The maximum credit a taxpayer can claim may change each year. For qualifications and guidance, click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/heating\/home-heating-credit-information-1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more tax tips and resources, please click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/tax-tips\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Honoring International Transgender Day of Visibility\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/polehanki\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/TransVisibility.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Trans Day of Visibility %22History isn&#8217;t something you look back at and say it was inevitable. It happens beacuse people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsice and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative realities.%22 &#8211; Marsha P. Johnson&#8221; title_text=&#8221;TransVisibility&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On Tuesday,\u00a0March 31, we commemorated\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/campaigns\/international-transgender-day-of-visibility\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Transgender Day of Visibility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 celebrating the lives, histories, and accomplishments of\u00a0the trans community,\u00a0while also raising awareness\u00a0on\u00a0the disproportionate levels of violence, discrimination, and oppression\u00a0perpetrated against\u00a0trans people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During a time of\u00a0heightened\u00a0attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rans folks\u00a0continue to face\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/understanding-the-transgender-community#:~:text=What%20challenges%20do%20trans%20people%20face%3F\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">significant disparities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in legal protections, access to\u00a0equitable\u00a0health care, socioeconomic opportunity, among other stigmas and systemic\u00a0inequities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Let&#8217;s\u00a0continue to\u00a0honor the joy and resilience of trans folks everywhere by\u00a0taking action\u00a0\u2014 whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.hrc.org\/dismantling-a-culture-of-violence\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fighting against the dangerous hatred and disinformation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0facing\u00a0the community,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/resources\/guide\/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">understanding how to be a supportive, informed ally<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or learning more about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/resources\/seven-things-about-transgender-people-that-you-didnt-know\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">trans histories<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/trans-stories-are-everyones-stories\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lived experiences<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here in Michigan,\u00a0my colleagues and I are\u00a0dedicated\u00a0to protecting\u00a0the rights of our vibrant LGBTQ+ community\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">standing against discrimination<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, from:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Laws\/MCL?objectName=MCL-ACT-453-OF-1976\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ensuring\u00a0legal\u00a0protection against 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