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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.State Representative Betsy Coffia spoke up for the safety & well-being of our kids when Republicans tried to roll back protections in the Youth Employment Standards Act that House Dems enacted in 2024 and eliminate the youth work permit system. Dems are looking out for your kids.
Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn't care about anyone's financial situation. His so-called One Big Beautiful Bill reflects that, leaving more people without access to healthcare and food assistance. Republicans in Michigan have his back, not yours.
How Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ changed America
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President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” a year ago. It unleashed the biggest ever rollback of federal programs serving the poor, while extending trillions of dollars in tax breaks ...We're so excited that Rx Kids is coming to Kent County! This data-driven approach has saved babies' lives and is just one of the ways House Dems are fighting to make life more affordable.
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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.The budget passed and a rainbow appeared. Happy Friday, Michigan! ... See MoreSee Less
🎵 Take me home, country roads, to a place where the state budget is doooone... 🎵 ... See MoreSee Less
State Representative Betsy Coffia spoke up for the safety & well-being of our kids when Republicans tried to roll back protections in the Youth Employment Standards Act that House Dems enacted in 2024 and eliminate the youth work permit system. Dems are looking out for your kids. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn't care about anyone's financial situation. His so-called One Big Beautiful Bill reflects that, leaving more people without access to healthcare and food assistance. Republicans in Michigan have his back, not yours. ... See MoreSee Less
How Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ changed America
www.nbcnews.com
President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” a year ago. It unleashed the biggest ever rollback of federal programs serving the poor, while extending trillions of dollars in tax breaks ...We're so excited that Rx Kids is coming to Kent County! This data-driven approach has saved babies' lives and is just one of the ways House Dems are fighting to make life more affordable. ... See MoreSee Less
Reminder: Matt Hall has never passed a budget on time. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House Democrats have supported Rx Kids from the start, and thanks to its success, it continues to help our neighbors across the state. We can't wait to see more communities benefit from this program! ... See MoreSee Less