Dear Neighbor,
April has been a busy month for our office! We’ve had the opportunity to meet with constituents and organizations throughout the district, exploring the different resources available to the community and discussing important issues like the state budget and policy priorities for the Spring.
Additionally, we have some exciting news from the district, and upcoming events we hope you’ll join us for.
If you or someone you know would like to provide feedback about what’s happening in Lansing or needs assistance, feel free to contact my office. You can email us at SenSSingh@senate.michigan.gov or call (517) 373-3447.
Sincerely,
Sam Singh
State Senator
District 28
Featured in the Newsletter
- In the District
- Upcoming Events
- Other News
In the District
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Town Hall
On April 8, I spoke at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Town Hall with local business leaders and elected officials about local issues like clean energy, bringing jobs to Michigan and affordable housing.
Tour of The Willows, Senior Living Services
I toured The Willows and met with staff and residents to discuss the local issues and how to improve their community and membership.
Haslett High School
We visited with seniors at Haslett High School to talk about their futures and how they can contact their legislators and make an impact in local government. We also took a tour of the school and tested their lockdown procedures.
Safe Center Tour in Owosso
Safe Center Shelter in Owosso provides shelter for sexual abuse and domestic violence victims, serving Clinton and Shiawassee counties. It was great to meet their staff and see first-hand the critical resources they provide to our community.
Michigan Library Association
The Michigan Library Association had their citizen lobby day this month! We had a chance to meet with librarians throughout our entire district to discuss avenues for enhancing funding, securing grants and improving access to literacy resources within our community.
Ovid Coffee Hour!
On April 12, I hosted a coffee hour at the Eatery in Ovid, where we enjoyed breakfast with community members and engaged in conversations about topics including school lunches, healthcare and strategies for retaining young talent in Michigan.
Michigan State University Democrats Meeting
I attended the MSU Democrats’ last meeting of the year and discussed my journey to public service, upcoming legislation and ways to get involved in Michigan politics.
Upcoming Events
Coffee Hour with Representative Tsernoglou
WHEN: Monday, May 6, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Williamston Capital District Library, 3845 Vanneter Rd # 1, Williamston, MI 48895
Virtual Coffee Hour
WHEN: Friday, May 24, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual — Register online: SenateDems.com/singh/coffee-hour-register
Other News
Laingsburg Robotics Team World Tournament
Congratulations to the Laingsburg High School Robotics Team for their remarkable achievement! After seven years of perseverance and dedication, the Red Thunder Robotics Team attended the World Championship for the first time in its history. It’s great to have so many talented minds and young people involved in STEM in our community.
Medical Debt Relief
This month, we’re proud to announce our successful efforts in tackling medical debt in Michigan. Through securing $4.5 million in the 2024 budget, we’re providing significant relief to individuals across the state. Collaborative action in Ingham County is already underway, leveraging local and state resources to eliminate medical debt. With strategic partnerships, this funding translates to an estimated $450 million in relief for approximately 180,000 Michiganders.
New “MI Solar for All” Program
Earlier this week, Governor Whitmer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state of Michigan $159 million to lower the cost of community and rooftop solar for thousands of low-income and disadvantaged community households across the state, saving eligible households 20% on their utility bills and providing additional meaningful benefits.
The funding from the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) will be administered through the newly created MI Solar for All (MI SFA) program.
As lead sponsor of the Clean Energy Future Plan, I was proud to spearhead the charge to tackle climate change here in Michigan, while also helping uplift workers, communities and residents with lower incomes. This federal funding will allow us to expand our efforts to improve access to safe, clean and affordable energy for all in our state.
For more information, click this link.
Graduating Michiganders Win Year of Free Pizza!
The Reach for the Pie contest is giving the Class of 2024 another reason to fill out the FAFSA.
One hundred seniors will win free pizza for a year, while automatically applying for up to $27,500 through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
Filling out the FAFSA is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
- Create FSA IDs (both student and parent).
- Complete the FAFSA by June 30.
- Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.
Don’t let your students miss out! Encourage them to fill out their FAFSA and enter today!
Learn more: ReachForThePie.org.