Michigan Senate votes 23-15 to pass bill reversing the 'retirement tax.' All 20 Democrats and 3 of 15 Republicans vote yes. #mileg
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Imagine voting against seniors and 4-year-olds to own the libs. #MIGOP
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Michigan just gets better with age! Here's to our state's 186th birthday and many more to come.
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It’s Michigan’s 186th Birthday! Happy Birthday Michigan! You know what that means…
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Another step closer! MI Senate just passed #WorkingFamiliesTaxCredit increase to 30%, sending SB-3 to MI House. I’m proud to carry voices from across Michigan in sharing why this is needed, and just how much it means to our families, employers & local economies. #EITC #MILeg
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Michigan Senate votes to expand Earned Income Tax Credit for lower-income workers in 27-11 vote. First major policy vote by new Democratic majority. Some Republicans signed on.
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Senator Stabenow with the kill shot.
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Republicans: “Groceries are too expensive.”
Also Republicans: “Let’s add a 23% tax on everything so our donors can hoard more wealth.”
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elected officials like Gov. Whitmer, House Speaker Joe Tate, and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks to build a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable Michigan.” 6/6
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on the people’s mandate to further protect those rights by repealing draconian anti-abortion laws and finally giving the LGBTQ+ community the civil rights protections they have been denied for too long. We’re excited for the future of this state and are ready to work with 5/6
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protection orders and universal background checks that we believe will reduce harm across the state. Finally, the people of Michigan spoke loudly in November, rejecting the wave of right-wing attacks against people’s fundamental human rights, and Gov. Whitmer is delivering 4/6
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to repeal Republicans’ retirement tax and expand the Working Families Tax Credit will support the people who need it most: working families. We also heard a bold, sensible approach to the complex issue of gun violence through policies like safe storage, extreme risk 3/6
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directly help Michiganders take care of themselves and their loved ones. We’re also pleased to see the Governor is taking a progressive approach to tax reform—working people have paid what they owe for decades while corporations fail to do their part, and Gov. Whitmer’s plans 2/6
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“To put it simply: what we heard tonight from Gov. Whitmer will be a game changer for so many working people, families, and communities across Michigan. Universal preschool for four-year-olds, increased funding for public education, and expanded college and job training will 1/6
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Haven't heard enough from us yet? Check out our full statement on the speech here: progressmichigan.org/2023/01/progre
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#MISOTS23 is just a few minutes away, and we'll be live tweeting the whole thing! Follow along here for updates.
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This rebuttal is poorly written and the videography is also not good. The Republicans really need to learn how to be in the minority better. 😂
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If you haven’t heard, roads are pretty important to me and to every Michigander. Our state flower might as well be an orange barrel. #MiSOTS23
🗣 Say it with me:
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The governor's priorities don't end there, and she says many more will be outlined when she releases her budget proposal, but right now she wants to talk about infrastructure and climate.
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In the last session of #mileg, theses bills never even got hearings. But with a new majority, it's time to make some real progress to prevent gun violence and protect our communities.
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Gov. Whitmer turns her attention to gun violence prevention now. "The time for only thoughts and prayers is over."
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Gov. Whitmer outlines a few top priorities—all of which are broadly popular across the political spectrum, by the way:
-Extreme Risk Protection Orders
-Safe storage laws
-Universal background checks
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"And I am proud to have a strong partner in Attorney General . She prosecutes violent criminals, is shoring up consumer protections, and faces down anyone who tries to harm Michiganders."
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She also emphasizes the need to invest in tutoring, after-school programs, and other opportunities for kids to get 1-on-1 support that fits their needs.
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Gov. Whitmer plans to propose yet another progressive education budget, but she isn't stopping there. She also has a plan to get MI Kids Back on Track and ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
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Big Gretch calling out OH and IN for being backward ass states. Says she'll take their businesses and population. Hope her proposal includes driver's ed for those from OH. IJS. #MiSOTS23
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She also knows young people want to live in states where our fundamental freedoms are protected—that's why she plans to repeal Michigan's outdated pre-Roe abortion ban and expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include the LGBTQ+ community.
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Whitmer calls on state to repeal state’s 1931 abortion ban, which has been made irrelevant by the passage of Prop 3. Bills are waiting in House and Senate to do so.
Whitmer calls for repeal of other outdated laws and the expansion of ELCRA, the state’s anti discrimination law.
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Whitmer getting some of her biggest applause for calling for repeal to the 1931 abortion ban and expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
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"For too long, we were fighting with one hand tied behind our back—and now, Michigan has the upper hand."
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If we want young Michiganders to stay here and other young adults to come here, we need to make sure there are opportunities available for them and their fundamental freedoms are protected
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"Michiganders hustle, and that energy can be found in our energetic, passionate young people."
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Gov. Whitmer quotes Sen. Debbie Stabenow: We make stuff, and we grow stuff.
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The governor emphasizes the need to expand scholarship opportunities to ensure every young person has the opportunity to pursue higher education or skills training.
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Gov. Whitmer knows what we all want: good-paying union jobs.
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Gov. Whitmer cites her own daughters as examples of the determined, bright young people growing up across the state, says she knows Jocelyn Benson will make sure their votes are heard and counted every election
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By the end of Gov. Whitmer's second term, she aims to ensure every 4-year-old in Michigan has access to free, public preschool.
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