{"id":2170,"date":"2025-08-16T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:41:26","slug":"district-14-legislative-community-updates-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/2025\/08\/16\/district-14-legislative-community-updates-3\/","title":{"rendered":"District 14 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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/02\/SenShink_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SenShink_EmailBanner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With August well underway and the beginning of a new school year approaching, I hope you\u2019re soaking in the remainder of summertime here in our beautiful state. I\u2019ve enjoyed getting out and about in our district this summer, hearing directly from our neighbors about the issues that matter most to our community. I\u2019ll continue using this important input to guide my work in the Capitol and deliver on your priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, please feel free to reach out to share your thoughts or seek assistance with any challenges you may be facing with state departments. You can email me at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sensshink@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sensshink@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or call (517) 373-2426. Also, please visit my official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenSueShink\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook page<\/span><\/a> or my <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\">Website<\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">for the latest updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/03\/shinksignature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Shink Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;shinksignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;76%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Sue Shink<br \/><\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">14th Senate District<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush \u2014 Recent Highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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><span data-contrast=\"none\">I hope you can attend my <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ann Arbor Senior Summit at the Peace Neighborhood Center on Monday, August 18<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan Senate Democrats are working to build on the historic $450 million we\u2019ve secured for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">school safety and mental health<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improvements<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while House Republicans continue to stall the budget process. Learn more below.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thanks to state funding secured by Senate Democrats, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan\u2019s PreK for All program is ranked number one in the nation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and is serving more families than ever before! Read on to find high-quality, no-cost preschool in your community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Upcoming-Events.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Upcoming Events&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Upcoming Events&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Ann Arbor Senior Summit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You&#8217;re invited to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">join me on Monday in Ann Arbor for my annual Senior Summit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to learn about your legal rights, services available to seniors, how to avoid scams, and how to protect your identity, among other topics from various local agencies and organizations. The summit will take place at the Peace Neighborhood Center from 11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHEN: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, August 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WHERE: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Peace Neighborhood Center, 1111 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> MI 48103<\/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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Enews Headers Legislative Updates&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Fighting for School Safety and Mental Health Resources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan State Police\u2019s Recent Report Highlights Critical Need for Support<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ok2say\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OK2SAY<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Michigan\u2019s confidential student safety tipline, reported a 20% surge in tip volume in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the program\u2019s most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/ok2say\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/ok2say\/2025\/Annual-Report\/2024_OK2SAY_Annual_Report_10YearAnniversary.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recent report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> compiled by the Michigan State Police. With an unprecedented 11,671 tips received, the program has reached its highest reporting level since its inception in 2014, underscoring the vital role it plays in safeguarding our youngest Michiganders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My colleagues and I recognize this and the responsibility we have to invest in our children and in their safety, well-being, and success. That\u2019s why <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">we\u2019ve invested a historic $450 million in school safety and mental health over the last few budget cycles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. These dollars have gone into supporting the OK2SAY program, modernizing school security systems, as well as hiring more counselors, social workers, and school resource officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But, as we see our kids carrying heavier burdens and facing greater threats than ever before, our work is far from over. In our 2026 State Budget proposal, Senate Democrats put another $350 million behind these efforts <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">to ensure every child feels safe<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and is safe while in the classroom. Unfortunately, as back-to-school season rapidly approaches, House Republicans are continuing to stall the budget process, keeping this funding for school safety out of reach for districts to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the Senate, my colleagues and I remain at the negotiating table<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ready to reach a final budget agreement that truly supports our students and their families. To keep up to date on the latest developments and learn more about our budget proposal, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rx Kids: A Prescription for Improving Families\u2019 Physical and Economic Health<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/BuildingBlocks-2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Budling Blocks Senator Shink&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BuildingBlocks (2)&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rxkids.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rx Kids<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a first-of-its-kind program to improve health and security for babies in the United States, initially launched in Flint in 2024, before expanding to seven other communities across the state in early 2025 \u2014 thanks in part to funding secured by Senate Democrats. Now, we\u2019re working to pass legislation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/michigan-program-gives-pregnant-women-mom-cash-175737a063b51907abe0df0f11197cef\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">expand this successful program statewide to reach more families around Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Rx Kids supports parents and babies by providing all pregnant moms, regardless of income, with a no-strings-attached cash allowance of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby\u2019s first year. Research shows that this <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">direct, cash support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for new parents helps <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve housing security, access to nutritious food, and maternal and child health<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This week, the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee held a hearing on this legislation, exploring the far-reaching benefits of Rx Kids and how its expansion would continue improving maternal and child health outcomes throughout the state. To watch the committee hearing, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16rPBNYTS6\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to our proposal to expand Rx Kids, Michigan Senate Democrats have introduced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bold, transformative legislation to lower costs for working families<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and make sure kids in Michigan have the best start possible \u2014 including through a Working Parents Tax Cut and expanded access to child care. Learn more about this \u201cBuilding Blocks\u201d package <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supporting Michigan Mothers and Their Babies<\/span><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/BreastfeedingWeek-2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BreastfeedingWeek (2)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Every year, the first week of August is recognized as World Breastfeeding Week, a time where public health advocates come together to highlight the importance of breastfeeding and share resources to encourage one of the most effective methods of improving maternal and infant health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding up to age two, as breastmilk provides countless benefits to infants, including preventing diseases such as respiratory and ear infections, asthma, and diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, optimal breastfeeding is so critical that it could save the lives of more than 820,000 children under the age of five each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Because of the power of breastfeeding, our caucus has worked to champion legislation to expand Michigan\u2019s Public Breastfeeding Nondiscrimination Act to ensure parents are protected from discrimination for pumping breastmilk in public, which is often necessary when parents are away from their breastfeeding baby for several hours. This legislation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0351\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 351 of 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, was signed into law last year and now provides Michigan mothers with the legal protections they need to promote the health and safety of themselves and their babies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and access support, visit this resource page from the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/wic\/breast-chestfeeding-resources-for-families?utm_campaign=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Community Connections&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78201043 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78201043 BCX0\">Ice Cream Time<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Ice-Cream-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ice Cream 1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Ice-Cream-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ice Cream 2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">A warm summer night was perfect for an ice cream social at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Jackson! Thank you to the many residents who came out to ask questions and speak your concerns. It&#8217;s my honor to serve you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Speaking with Ann Arbor Neighbors<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/AA-Caucus-walk.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AA Caucus walk&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">A few thunderstorms didn\u2019t stop us from connecting with constituents in Ann Arbor. Thanks to the generous help of Sen. Rosemary Bayer&#8217;s team and others, we reached 750 constituents that day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Successful Senior Summit in Jackson<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Jackson-Senior-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jackson Senior 1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Jackson-Senior-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jackson Senior 2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">My second annual Jackson Senior Summit was amazing! Thank you to the Crouch Senior Center in Jackson County, and to the local and state organizations on hand to serve the many seniors who came.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Celebrating Second Missionary Baptist<\/span><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Baptist-Church-tribute.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Baptist Church tribute&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Congratulations to Second Missionary Baptist Church on 160 years of serving the community! Thank you for welcoming me to your joyful celebration. I was thrilled to present a tribute alongside Kelli Higgins, who is interning in my office and is a member of the church!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vet Fest<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Vet-Fest.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Vet Fest&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Vet-Fest-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Vet Fest 2&#8243; width=&#8221;90%&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">I attended Vet Fest at Washtenaw Community College. After talking with numerous veteran organizations, veterans, and services providers, I left with my heart full and a hefty \u201cto do\u201d list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Southside Summer Fest<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Summer-Fest-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Summer Fest 1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Summer-Fest-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Summer Fest 2&#8243; width=&#8221;60%&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">My team and I enjoyed a great day at Jackson\u2019s Southside Summer Fest!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">disAbility Connections Celebrates 100 years<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/disAbility-Conn.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;disAbility Conn&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Congratulations to disAbility Connections on 100 years of working to advance independence, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties. I was glad to provide a tribute recognizing their contributions to the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Family Fun in Whitmore Lake at Hamilton Health Center and at the Northfield Township National Night Out<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Family-Fun-Fest.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Family Fun Fest&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Family-Fun-Fest-2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Family Fun Fest 2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Family Fun Fest at the Whitmore Lake Hamilton Community Health Center, where anyone can receive medical care regardless of insurance or ability to pay, was about Kona Ice, a bounce house, balloon animals, and plenty of fun! Rep. Jennifer Conlin and I are proud of our work helping to bring this amazing health center to the community. We also attended the Northfield Township National Night Out put on by Northfield Township\u2019s Fire and Police Departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Smiles on Wheels<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/Smiles-on-Wheels.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Smiles on Wheels&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">Smiles on Wheels is a great organization that partners with the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services to bring mobile oral health care to schools and senior centers. 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Thanks <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170558054 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170558054 BCX0\">Diane Washington for hosting and for inviting me to your beautiful gardens!<\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-2px|auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;E-news Headers&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &amp; Resources (1)&#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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\">PreK For All: Improving Outcomes for Michigan Families &amp; Kids<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">August means the back-to-school season is approaching, so what better time to spread the word about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/opinion\/2025\/08\/10\/walker-griffea-prek-for-all-is-helping-children-and-families\/85558765007\/#:~:text=Michigan%E2%80%99s%20PreK%20for%20All%20program%20now%20holds%20the%20No.%201%20ranking%20in%20the%20nation.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">best PreK for All program in the nation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">? Last year, Senate Democrats worked across the aisle to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/back-to-school\/#:~:text=The%202025%20state%20budget%20continues%20to%20direct%20money%20to%20Michigan%E2%80%99s%20earliest%20learners%2C%20with%20an%20%2485%20million%20increase%20%E2%80%94%20for%20a%20total%20of%20%24628.3%20million%20%E2%80%94%20for%20the%20Great%20Start%20Readiness%20Program%20to%20expand%20free%20preschool%20for%20four%2Dyear%2Dolds.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">secure state funding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that helped expand access to no-cost, high quality preschool <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 and our work is paying off, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">giving kids the tools they need for successful futures, helping tackle the childcare crisis, allowing parents to stay in the workforce, and <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/opinion\/2025\/08\/10\/walker-griffea-prek-for-all-is-helping-children-and-families\/85558765007\/#:~:text=This%20effort%20is%20estimated%20to%20save%20families%20an%20about%20%2410%2C000%20per%20child\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">saving Michigan families about $10,000 per child<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan&#8217;s PreK for All program is available to all children who are four years old by Dec. 1, and enrollment is now open for the upcoming school year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. 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When driving, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">treat school buses like traffic signals:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When overhead lights are flashing yellow: Prepare to stop.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When overhead lights are flashing red: Stop.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When hazard warning lights are flashing: Proceed with caution.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Courtesy of Michigan Dept. of Transportation (MDOT)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">August is National Immunization Awareness Month<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\"><br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">With summer in full swing and flu season just around the corner, we recognize National Immunization Awareness Month to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for Michiganders of all ages. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vaccines are the best way for you to protect yourself from preventable diseases and avoid spreading those diseases to others in your community.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To locate a health department nearest you and get up to date on your vaccines, click <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/inside-mdhhs\/county-offices\/lhd\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. 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