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ICYMI: State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou stood up for those whose voices have been sidelined by political chaos.
The result: Matt Hall throws a Trump-like tantrum, removes her from committees & punishes the Michiganders she represents.
Those are not the actions of a leader.
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A Democratic state representative from East Lansing is speaking out against the chamber’s Republican leadership, saying she was stripped of all committee duties after hosting a press conference on a...Turns out people stop eating out at restaurants when groceries, rent and utilities eat their paycheck first. Michigan restaurants are struggling, but Republicans keep pretending the economy is “booming.” ... See MoreSee Less

Michigan restaurants economic struggles more than others, survey finds
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Michigan restaurant operators face tougher economic conditions than national averages, with more sales declines and higher food costs.Thanks to the Republican-backed war in Iran, gas prices are sky-high. During what should be holiday full of gratitude, too many will be focused on their pinched wallets. ... See MoreSee Less

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The average household has already paid an additional $291 for gas since the war began and could spend $1,450 by year's end.Right, that's not very MAHA of him... ... See MoreSee Less
So why did Matt Hall - State Representative throw a fit and try to silence State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou? Here's your answer. ... See MoreSee Less
Further proof that Republicans don't give a 💩 about you, your kids or making life more affordable. ... See MoreSee Less

Funding for low-income parents may be in danger this budget season
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Childcare providers are worried a policy change proposed by Michigan House could throw childcare subsidy into chaos for their parents and businesses.Yesterday, every Democrat voted against the Michigan House Republicans' property tax scam. Ask Republican Rep. Jaime Greene why, even she knows her party's bills are a tax shift, not tax relief. ... See MoreSee Less
Republicans are selling a tax cut fantasy while hiding the fine print: no plan to replace the funding that keeps local communities running. It’s performative politics at everyone else’s expense. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice that our American heroes made for our freedoms. Today, and every day, we honor them. ... See MoreSee Less
ICYMI: State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou stood up for those whose voices have been sidelined by political chaos.
The result: Matt Hall throws a Trump-like tantrum, removes her from committees & punishes the Michiganders she represents.
Those are not the actions of a leader. ... See MoreSee Less
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A Democratic state representative from East Lansing is speaking out against the chamber’s Republican leadership, saying she was stripped of all committee duties after hosting a press conference on a...Turns out people stop eating out at restaurants when groceries, rent and utilities eat their paycheck first. Michigan restaurants are struggling, but Republicans keep pretending the economy is “booming.” ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan restaurants economic struggles more than others, survey finds
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Michigan restaurant operators face tougher economic conditions than national averages, with more sales declines and higher food costs.Thanks to the Republican-backed war in Iran, gas prices are sky-high. During what should be holiday full of gratitude, too many will be focused on their pinched wallets. ... See MoreSee Less
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The average household has already paid an additional $291 for gas since the war began and could spend $1,450 by year's end.Right, that's not very MAHA of him... ... See MoreSee Less
So why did Matt Hall - State Representative throw a fit and try to silence State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou? Here's your answer. ... See MoreSee Less
Further proof that Republicans don't give a 💩 about you, your kids or making life more affordable. ... See MoreSee Less
Funding for low-income parents may be in danger this budget season
www.freep.com
Childcare providers are worried a policy change proposed by Michigan House could throw childcare subsidy into chaos for their parents and businesses.Yesterday, every Democrat voted against the Michigan House Republicans' property tax scam. Ask Republican Rep. Jaime Greene why, even she knows her party's bills are a tax shift, not tax relief. ... See MoreSee Less
Republicans are selling a tax cut fantasy while hiding the fine print: no plan to replace the funding that keeps local communities running. It’s performative politics at everyone else’s expense. ... See MoreSee Less