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- In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst @scottapreston.bsky.social writes on bills being considered by Michigan lawmakers that would help restore trust and protect residents through transparency and accountability with immigration enforcement: bit.ly/4ahlEZU #mileg
- 🚨 Job Announcement: Grants Manager Seeking someone with previous grant writing & management success as well as research skills. Works closely with the staff & development department, responsible for ensuring continued & expanded grant funding to support League. bit.ly/mlppgrantsbit.ly/mlppgrants
- Happening Now: The Michigan Senate is considering SB508📃 The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is urging you to contact Michigan lawmakers and share why it is important for children to be protected by any immigration enforcement efforts. Contact your lawmakers today! #mileg #earlyeducation
- In today's blog, Education Policy Analyst @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social takes us through legislation referred to as the "cell phone ban bills." These bills come at a time when concern for Michigan’s educational performance and the well-being of our kids is high: bit.ly/4c5baz2 #mileg
- Let’s face it Michigan, our state faces a serious revenue problem. It is critical that our next state budget prioritizes what Michiganders need to not only survive, but thrive: bit.ly/4bYyIph #mileg
- The League supports Senate Bills 508-10 #mileg These bills recognize that Michigan's future depends on maintaining institutions that serve everyone. Children need to attend school safely. Read full testimony: bit.ly/3Z7fxlM
- As Michiganders start filing their federal and state income taxes, we wanted to spread the news on how the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) works to help Michigan residents make ends meet: bit.ly/3NLjk5F #mileg #eitc
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- Get the facts, Michigan! 💯 U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports 40,000 fewer Michiganders seek Affordable Care Act health insurance, number expected to grow: bit.ly/4sKBrsu Graphic: @bridgemi.com Fact sheet: go.cms.gov/3LKZ2Zu #healthcareheist
- TLDR: Rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits are contributing to rising prices for coverage leading many Americans to make tough decisions🚑 #healthcareheist #ACA
- "While there have been some major strides in state funding in education in recent years, we can’t ignore the fact that Michigan spent decades underinvesting in our public schools. Recovery has only just begun."— @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO #MiLeg #MiBudget
- 📣The League calls on Senators to pass a clean bill reinstating the enhanced premium tax credits. #MiLeg #healthcareheist
- Are you ready for #CREC? Here are five things you need to know for tomorrow's big budget day: bit.ly/3Ltwfsj
- As policy wonks, we're passionate about the Michigan state budget. #mileg 📆 This Friday is the official kick-off of the Michigan budget season with the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC). 💻 Our explainer from last year breaks down everything you need to know about #CREC
- Michigan leaders can build on existing investments and efforts to improve the teacher pipeline, strengthening both the quality and diversity of Michigan’s teacher workforce. #mileg Read @edtrust.bsky.social Midwest's 2024 Impact Report: midwest.edtrust.org
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- "We have the tools, research and data to guide our policymakers in developing and expanding programs that reduce child poverty. In 2026, we need the will to champion them."- @annekuhnen.bsky.social, Kids Count Policy Director, MLPP #mileg #KidsCount
- LANSING -- @monique-stanton.bsky.social joins partners today to call on Rep. Tom Barrett and his colleagues in the US House to bring back ACA credits: protectmicare.org/take-action/ #healthcareheist #mileg
- 🔥New blog "As someone who has spent their entire career in and around Lansing politics, I know that the secrecy, political jabs, lack of transparent information and lack of communication are nothing new." - Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy and Gov't Relations Director, MLPP #mileg #OpEd
- Congress has a chance to extend the Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) for three years by voting YES on Thursday. #mileg For insights on affordable health care in Michigan, read the article from @msnowreports.bsky.social.
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- 🔥 New Statement The League issued a statement on the Michigan Senate’s supplemental appropriations bill that would reinstate about $634 million in funding for work projects that were cut last week by the House Appropriations Committee: bit.ly/4shxnzQ #mileg
- 🔥New blog "It is critical that SB 700 passes through the Michigan House as quickly as possible." - Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP #mileg #unemployment
- League responds to Michigan House Appropriations Committee’s vote to disapprove $645 million in funding for vital state projects and programs: bit.ly/3MqJj1M #mileg
- 🔥 New Statement League weighs in on U.S. Senate’s failure to address the steep spikes in health care coverage costs that millions of Americans will face next year if Congress does not preserve the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) enhancements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): bit.ly/44pfpB7
- "Effectively, SB 700 would resolve nearly all pandemic-era overpayments. It would allow workers who applied for #unemployment benefits in good faith during one of the darkest periods in our history to finally have peace of mind." - Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP #mileg
- Happening now: The UIA is attempting to collect overpayments from 350,000 Michigan workers, most of whom received UI benefits during the pandemic. ⏰ If you are affected, call your state representative today. Tell your story, and ask lawmakers to pass SB 700 ASAP. 🔎 Find your rep: bit.ly/48N0QbZ
- Is your family facing rising health care costs? We need to hear from you. Share your #Trumpflation experience with MomsRising to help elected leaders understand the impact of the #HealthCarePriceHike on families: momsrising.org/HCcoststories #TrumpInflationCrisis
- Today, #KidsCount Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social is on the Hill with @nwlc.org to tell lawmakers: ❤️ Child care is essential infrastructure ❤️ Accessible child care should be a right, not a luxury ❤️ Skyrocketing child care costs impact working class parents most #fundchildcare
- We stand with @ufwfoundation.bsky.social as they defend against federal plans to: 🚫Slash $2.46 billion annually from farm worker wages 🚫Shift housing costs on H-2A workers 🚫Expand the H-2A program far beyond its original scope Take action: bit.ly/48FAOr3 #SupportFarmWorkers
- During today's press conference urging Congress to renew the enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) that keep health care affordable and accessible, State Representative @emilydievendorf.bsky.social shared an urgent message:
- Earlier today the League hosted a press conference to share what’s at stake for Michigan families if Congress fails to renew the enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) that keep #ACAhealthcare affordable and accessible. As League Sr. Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire points out...
- The shutdown showed us in real time how lack of federal funding impacts #HeadStart. What’s harder to see is the impact that has on families’ mental health. Read the latest report from @americanprogress.bsky.social
- Great Start Collaboratives and Family Coalitions in #Michigan have been thrown into limbo after the unexpected elimination of funding in the state budget. More in today's blog from the League's Jayme Vosovic and Allison Keessen of Great Start of Muskegon: bit.ly/4iwrc6h
- The administration’s new tactic is shifting #DOE functions to other federal agencies — an illegal move that would increase class sizes, gut learning opportunities, and make post-secondary education less attainable. ⏰Take action: bit.ly/3ZoM7jm 📱Follow @neatoday.bsky.social for more information
- Congress must take action on #ACA credits⏰ We're grateful for US Representative Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's work on the issue, and our Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire took part in this @protectourcare.org roundtable earlier this week. #healthcare #mileg
- This week the League partnered with @miattygen.bsky.social to host a critically important roundtable discussion on #SNAP that included nine incredible partners from across the state. 💯Get the facts: bit.ly/3Kh0Zfl 🔥Take action: bit.ly/4p3NQp9
- 💡In case you missed it #VeteransDay
