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DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing - Bridge Michigan
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As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary.Last week, after a marathon all night session, I voted for a budget that ensures funding for vital services and programs in our state, without raising taxes. Investments that lower costs for working families and retirees, safeguard Medicaid, and protect universal school meals. Despite federal cuts, Michigan House Democrats fought for a budget that invests $500 million for student literacy, $20 million for the Rx Kids program, $50 million for community housing developments, and more to give Michiganders financial relief. The budget is far from perfect, but Dems made sure to safeguard programs that deliver for local communities.
From the beginning, Democrats knew Rx Kids would change lives and help our communities thrive. The data speaks for itself.
Flint infant death rates are dropping with Rx Kids aid
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - New data shows infant deaths in Flint have dropped by 50% in their first month of life since RX Kids launched in 2024.While Michiganders are facing an affordability crisis, Trump is collecting BILLIONS from crypto. Who does he work for? Surprise (to no one): it's not you.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
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President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows.It's the one-year anniversary of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. This Republican-backed policy has led to thousands and thousands of Michiganders losing healthcare and access to food assistance, all while Trump and his billionaire buddies get richer.
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind
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One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks.Budgets may seem boring, but they're crucial to the rhythm of everyday life. Here's what you need to know about the budget that passed while you were sleeping. ⬇️
Trump's policies have stripped families and our most vulnerable of the food assistance they need. As State Representative Julie M. Rogers said, many of our senior citizens, people on fixed incomes and those on pensions receive SNAP benefits. Republicans don't care.
Michigan food bank CEO voices concern over the future of SNAP: 'Scares me to death'
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SNAP is a lifeline for millions across America. But CEO of the South Michigan Food Bank, Peter Vogel, fears it could soon cease.Recent News
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DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing - Bridge Michigan
bridgemi.com
As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary.Last week, after a marathon all night session, I voted for a budget that ensures funding for vital services and programs in our state, without raising taxes. Investments that lower costs for working families and retirees, safeguard Medicaid, and protect universal school meals. Despite federal cuts, Michigan House Democrats fought for a budget that invests $500 million for student literacy, $20 million for the Rx Kids program, $50 million for community housing developments, and more to give Michiganders financial relief. The budget is far from perfect, but Dems made sure to safeguard programs that deliver for local communities. ... See MoreSee Less
House Democrats have a plan to build a brighter, more prosperous Michigan for you. ... See MoreSee Less
From the beginning, Democrats knew Rx Kids would change lives and help our communities thrive. The data speaks for itself. ... See MoreSee Less
Flint infant death rates are dropping with Rx Kids aid
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - New data shows infant deaths in Flint have dropped by 50% in their first month of life since RX Kids launched in 2024.While Michiganders are facing an affordability crisis, Trump is collecting BILLIONS from crypto. Who does he work for? Surprise (to no one): it's not you. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
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President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows.Happy 4th of July, Michigan! ... See MoreSee Less
It's the one-year anniversary of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. This Republican-backed policy has led to thousands and thousands of Michiganders losing healthcare and access to food assistance, all while Trump and his billionaire buddies get richer. ... See MoreSee Less
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind
www.americanprogress.org
One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks.Budgets may seem boring, but they're crucial to the rhythm of everyday life. Here's what you need to know about the budget that passed while you were sleeping. ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
Trump's policies have stripped families and our most vulnerable of the food assistance they need. As State Representative Julie M. Rogers said, many of our senior citizens, people on fixed incomes and those on pensions receive SNAP benefits. Republicans don't care. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan food bank CEO voices concern over the future of SNAP: 'Scares me to death'
wwmt.com
SNAP is a lifeline for millions across America. But CEO of the South Michigan Food Bank, Peter Vogel, fears it could soon cease.