$41.7 million into pre-K education programs
The availability of quality, affordable child care is essential for families to survive and our economy to thrive. I’m incredibly proud that we’re putting an additional $41.7 million into pre-K
$6 million towards a new permanent supportive housing pilot
Michigan is putting $6 million towards a new permanent supportive housing pilot. This will provide people access to living space and access to critical social services that they rely on.
$610 million to increase base per-pupil funding
For the second year in a row, we are increasing the per-pupil funding. This again will be the highest state per-pupil funding in Michigan history. Together, Governor Whitmer and our
$250 million for Student Mental Health
Student mental health was at a crisis point and has been exacerbated by the stresses of COVID-19. That’s why we appropriated an additional $250 million for student mental health and
$325 million for a new state psychiatric facility complex
There is a critical shortage of bed space for people struggling with a mental health crisis, and people have not been able to get the care they need. Our state
$475 million for school infrastructure
One piece of funding from our state budget that I am excited about is the $475 million set aside for the creation of a school infrastructure and consolidation fund. I’m
Day of Empathy 2022
Tune in below to hear about ending juvenile life without parole sentencing in Michigan. I’m joined by a great panel to talk about this, and a great bipartisan group that’s
Senate Bill 565
We just passed Senate Bill 565 again so it’s on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer‘s desk. Huge investments in our water infrastructure, clean water, lead pipe removal, school hydration stations,
Gretchen Whitmer Endorsement!
Since taking office in 2019, I have been working with Governor Whitmer to tackle several critical issues in our state. Together we have:-Increased wages for home care workers-Passed legislation that
Petition circulators can lie to get you to sign proposals. Jeff Irwin & other Michigan lawmakers want to change that….
At 12:30pm today, I’ll be joining a panel to talk about ending juvenile life without parole sentencing as part of Safe & Just Michigan‘s Day of Empathy. You can watch it