Proof that reading is better when you have a little fun with it. The @bgcsem and I cooked up a little something special 🫳🎤
This week, I had the chance to sit down with Michiganders whose lives and livelihoods are on the line because of Republican attacks on Medicaid. As a community health worker, Brenda sees the importance of Medicaid firsthand every single day.
We are sending a clear message to anyone trying to trade your health care for someone else’s tax cut: Medicaid is not for sale. We’ll keep fighting to lower the cost of health care and support your access to critical programs like Medicaid.
Right now, Republicans in DC are trying to terminate access to health care by slashing $880 billion from Medicaid. If this goes into effect, the cost of health care will go up for every single American. I’m taking action today to support health care access for Michigan families. Here in Michigan, 750,000 people could lose access to health care. The cuts would hit even harder in small town and rural Michigan where 37% of residents are covered by Medicaid. Behind each of these numbers are our friends and neighbors whose lives would be turned upside down. Thanks to Medicaid, survivors of breast cancer can afford annual mammograms, more families can get dental care or visit a PCP, and parents can focus on getting their sick kid to the ER instead of worrying about the bill. In short, Medicaid saves lives, lowers costs, and keeps us healthy and safe. Michigan hospitals will lose half a billion dollars in Medicaid funding annually, threatening thousands of jobs. Hospitals in rural communities across Michigan will close, threatening access to care, raising prices, and forcing people to drive further, even for emergencies. Everyone agrees there is waste in government. But these aren’t strategic cuts. They’re massive, devastating slashes to a core program that saves lives. This won’t make the government more efficient, it will just raise your costs, eliminate local jobs, and put lives in danger. We are sending a clear message to anyone trying to trade your health care for someone else’s tax cut: Medicaid is not for sale. I’ll keep fighting to lower the cost of health care and support your access to critical programs like Medicaid.
After the ice storm, @minationalguard and @michigandnr crews have been hard at work over the last few weeks clearing debris and helping communities recover. I’ll never stop fighting for the people of this state, especially when times are tough. I’ve always got your back.
After the ice storm, @minationalguard and @michigandnr crews have been hard at work over the last few weeks clearing debris and helping communities recover. I’ll never stop fighting for the people of this state, especially when times are tough. I’ve always got your back.
After the ice storm, @minationalguard and @michigandnr crews have been hard at work over the last few weeks clearing debris and helping communities recover. I’ll never stop fighting for the people of this state, especially when times are tough. I’ve always got your back.
After the ice storm, @minationalguard and @michigandnr crews have been hard at work over the last few weeks clearing debris and helping communities recover. I’ll never stop fighting for the people of this state, especially when times are tough. I’ve always got your back.
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
There are so many ways to enjoy Michigan State Parks in the snow. Whether it’s skating or skiing, sledding or snowshoeing – get out there and enjoy the winter the way only we Michiganders can ❄️
Medicaid helps moms get the prenatal care they need, provides life-saving care to newborns, and supports families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Republicans are proposing cuts that would rip that care away. That means fewer healthy pregnancies, more complications, and higher costs for families already stretched thin.
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, let’s celebrate the 911 operators who work tirelessly day in, day out to save lives and keep Michiganders safe.
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, let’s celebrate the 911 operators who work tirelessly day in, day out to save lives and keep Michiganders safe.
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, let’s celebrate the 911 operators who work tirelessly day in, day out to save lives and keep Michiganders safe.
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, let’s celebrate the 911 operators who work tirelessly day in, day out to save lives and keep Michiganders safe.
Michigan has always been about taking care of each other. It’s who we are and it’s the reason we’ve been focused on protecting freedom, dignity, and opportunity for every person who calls this state home. For me, freedom starts with the ability to make decisions about your own body and your own future. That’s why we fought to protect reproductive freedom in Michigan, so women can make their own health care choices without politicians standing in the way. That same belief guides our work to expand civil protections and make Michigan a place where everyone belongs. We expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBTQ Michiganders, so no one can be fired, evicted, or turned away simply for being who they are. Equality also means recognizing that discrimination doesn’t always look the same for everyone. That’s why we signed the CROWN Act, making it clear that no one should face bias at work or school because of their natural hair or protective hairstyles. And we’re making sure families have the support they need from day one. Through our Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative, we’re expanding access to prenatal care, postpartum care, and mental health services. Because healthy moms mean healthy babies, and healthy families mean a healthier Michigan. Conversion therapy is an outdated, dangerous practice that no child should ever have to experience. Here in Michigan, we banned conversion therapy to ensure no child has to endure the lifelong trauma and pain that it causes. When I think equality, I think Michigan. We’ve worked hard to ensure every person won’t just ‘make it in Michigan’ but make a home out of Michigan. Let’s keep welcoming our neighbors with open arms and fight for equality the way only Michiganders can.
Every Michigander deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Since taking office, we’ve been laser-focused on lowering costs and expanding access for hard-working families. And we’re making real progress. Here’s how we’re making homeownership possible for more Michiganders ⬇️ We set a bold goal to build or fix 75,000 homes by fall of 2026. Earlier this year, a full year ahead of schedule, we knocked our goal out the park. So, we raised the bar to 115,000 homes by next fall. I know we can get it done. Let’s keep rolling up our sleeves and build, baby, build! Our workforce is the backbone of our economy. We’ve delivered millions through the Housing and Community Development Fund to build and renovate housing for Michigan’s workforce—so they can build a life right here in Michigan. To boost our supply of affordable housing, I signed an executive order to streamline funding—so we can get dollars out the door and build affordable homes fast 💵 We’ve lowered costs every month for first time buyers through the Rate Relief Mortgage Program. Saving Michiganders up to a whole percentage point on your mortgage and ensuring more homeowners can make it in Michigan. I’m proud of our progress to make housing more affordable and attainable for working families. Let’s keep up the momentum and continue building to ensure every Michigander has access to a safe, affordable home.
When every kid can read, Michigan wins — plain and simple. Literacy sets students up for a lifetime of success in the classroom, at work, and in their community. But today, far too many of our kids cannot read at a grade level. Decades of disinvestment in education, a global pandemic, and addictive algorithms designed to drain our kid’s attention are causing us to fall further and further behind. Today, we’re 44th in the country for 4th grade reading and no one person, party, or event is to blame. Tackling the literacy crisis takes all of us. We’ve made real progress improving education by making record investments in our students and schools, strengthening dyslexia screening, and standardizing how we teach reading with proven methods. But we must do more. Our mission is as big as it is simple: Every child reads. Not some. Not most. Every child reads. Helping our children live better lives is our duty as leaders, parents, and everyday Michiganders. Let’s come together and work even harder to help every kid read. We can all do our part, in our own way to help a kid read. I’m proud of all the ways that Michiganders are stepping up. Helping every kid read is a tough but worthwhile goal. I know we can get it done because here in Michigan, we can do hard things. Let’s help every child read.
At rehabilitation centers like Crossroads, Medicaid isn’t just important – it’s absolutely vital. Last week, I had the chance to talk with Kim and Bruce about Crossroads, Medicaid, and what the proposed cuts would mean for centers like these across the nation.