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Our Work Doesn’t Stop After Star Power
Earlier this week, nearly 2,000 adults and children gathered in the Capitol lawn in Lansing to promote early childhood education. There were just as many little ones as there were adults engaging in the festivities –getting their faces painted, doing … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, budget, children, early childhood, Star Power
Is Equity Still on the Table?
At the beginning of the current budget process, we laid out some of our expectations for the Governor and Legislators to help guide their deliberations. We’ve shared those expectations through the last four months of conversation. Now, here we are … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, children, equity, revenue
Medicaid Expansion Matters to Michigan Children
Governor Rick Snyder made a huge step in a healthier direction for the state when he proposed to expand Medicaid access to Michigan residents by taking advantage of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the ACA, states can choose … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, children, health, Medicaid expansion, young adults
Authority and Evidence
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill to expand the Educational Achievement Authority beyond the city of Detroit. This is the most recent of a long line of conversations that educators, legislators and others have had over … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, EAA, education reform, equity
What Will You Be Doing This Spring Break?
Over the next two weeks, Michigan’s Legislature is on spring break. Sure, many legislators may be, literally, taking a break with their families but this also provides a great opportunity to connect with your legislators in your community – in … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, disparities, health, Medicaid
