The assault on public data is a threat to good policy michiganadvance.com/2026/03/20/t... Commentary from @michleague.bsky.social

Get the facts, Michigan💯 : bit.ly/41obpi5 #mileg

🔥 New Blog: Legislation to ban salary history could reduce pay discrimination in Michigan

"While ALPRs can be used for legitimate policing, the current lack of a governance framework means that a surprising amount of personal data is vulnerable to misuse or abuse." -- @scottapreston.bsky.social, Michigan League for Public Policy, Senior Policy Analyst 📱 Read full blog: bit.ly/46Pb5w9

Unregulated license plate readers are tracking Michigan drivers — here’s what’s at stake michiganadvance.com/2026/03/06/u... Commentary from Scott Preston with @michleague.bsky.social

In 2024, the median full-time female worker in Michigan earned just $0.79 for every dollar earned by the median full-time male worker. This pay disparity was the sixth largest state gender pay gap in the country. Read full testimony: bit.ly/4recPXe #mileg

Setting kids up to succeed, supporting schools and narrowing Michigan’s tax gap? That’s definitely an A+. We have the facts to clear up any misconceptions and spell out why #investinmikids is at the top of its class here at the League. Read the blog: bit.ly/4r3u90P

Ballot proposal will support Michigan kids and create a more equitable tax system: bit.ly/4rAvD3K #mileg #InvestInMIKids

TLDR: Instead of doing the same thing we’ve always done and expecting different results, let’s truly #InvestInMIKids

League applauds governor’s protection of Medicaid, continued support of education and commitment to affordable, accessible housing: bit.ly/47c8exj #mileg #K12education

The League has issued a new report that shows the key role of immigration in revitalizing Michigan's economy. Read our press release, which includes a link to the report, here: bit.ly/4s8CDVu #mileg

Invest in MI Kids is a ballot initiative that will raise over $1 billion annually for public education by taxing earners in the top 1% in MI. Help us get Invest in MI Kids on the ballot in November: 📋Sign up to collect signatures: bit.ly/4aLZvmr 📅 Attend an IIMK event near you: bit.ly/4kQc70B

The League supports the Invest in MI Kid ballot proposal and we are here to clear something up: This is NOT a small business tax. To help explain, we made a comic. 🔥Help collect signatures: bit.ly/4s7k0kR 💯Get the facts from @itep.org: bit.ly/4rrwZO8 #mileg #taxpolicy

🔥 New Blog The Economic Gardener: Investing in Michigan's Kids #mileg

The League issued the following statement today on the Invest In MI Kids ballot proposal: bit.ly/4cIHsAa #mileg

In this commentary from Rachel Richards w/ @michleague.bsky.social she asks: What does gardening have to do with the Invest in MI Kids proposal? “When we invested time, energy and supplies in our garden, it flourished. And when we invest time, energy and support in our people, we thrive.”

TLDR: SB 508-510 will put enforcement back within constitutional boundaries by requiring warrants, proper identification, and judicial oversight before state data can be shared. #mileg

Did you know the average monthly cost of diapers for one child is about $100? 🚼 Mapping Diaper Insecurity in the US from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social estimates how many diapers it would take to address the gap faced by households below 300% of FPL: urbn.is/46VG8Gt

🚨Action Alert: Pass the Protecting Michigan Immigrants Bills! Michigan can help to prevent the constitutional violations and needless tragedies seen in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago and Los Angeles by passing the Senate immigration package of laws with SB508, SB509 and SB510. #mileg

"Child care is a public good, and accessible, affordable child care should not be a luxury." #mileg –– @monique-stanton.bsky.social, president & CEO, MLPP

The League weighed in this afternoon on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget recommendation, highlighting the need to fill significant gaps in funding due to federal cuts in order to meet the pressing needs of Michiganders: bit.ly/3MkbBva #mileg

The League's Kids Count in Michigan Director Anne Kuhnen weighs in on what we can do to improve child care for families, kids and providers. #kidscountmi #mileg

In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst @scottapreston.bsky.social writes on bills being considered by Michigan lawmakers that would help restore trust and protect residents through transparency and accountability with immigration enforcement: bit.ly/4ahlEZU #mileg

🚨 Job Announcement: Grants Manager Seeking someone with previous grant writing & management success as well as research skills. Works closely with the staff & development department, responsible for ensuring continued & expanded grant funding to support League. bit.ly/mlppgrantsbit.ly/mlppgrants

Happening Now: The Michigan Senate is considering SB508📃 The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is urging you to contact Michigan lawmakers and share why it is important for children to be protected by any immigration enforcement efforts. Contact your lawmakers today! #mileg #earlyeducation

In today's blog, Education Policy Analyst @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social takes us through legislation referred to as the "cell phone ban bills." These bills come at a time when concern for Michigan’s educational performance and the well-being of our kids is high: bit.ly/4c5baz2 #mileg

Let’s face it Michigan, our state faces a serious revenue problem. It is critical that our next state budget prioritizes what Michiganders need to not only survive, but thrive: bit.ly/4bYyIph #mileg

The League supports Senate Bills 508-10 #mileg These bills recognize that Michigan's future depends on maintaining institutions that serve everyone. Children need to attend school safely. Read full testimony: bit.ly/3Z7fxlM

As Michiganders start filing their federal and state income taxes, we wanted to spread the news on how the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) works to help Michigan residents make ends meet: bit.ly/3NLjk5F #mileg #eitc

Michigan’s revenue forecast emphasizes need to prioritize kids and families in budget decisions  michiganadvance.com/2026/01/27/m... Commentary from @monique-stanton.bsky.social with the Michigan League for Public Policy

Get the facts, Michigan! 💯 U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports 40,000 fewer Michiganders seek Affordable Care Act health insurance, number expected to grow: bit.ly/4sKBrsu Graphic: @bridgemi.com Fact sheet: go.cms.gov/3LKZ2Zu #healthcareheist

TLDR: Rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits are contributing to rising prices for coverage leading many Americans to make tough decisions🚑 #healthcareheist #ACA

"While there have been some major strides in state funding in education in recent years, we can’t ignore the fact that Michigan spent decades underinvesting in our public schools. Recovery has only just begun."— @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO #MiLeg #MiBudget

Official League statement on this morning's #CREC projections: bit.ly/4sKF7KE #MiLeg

📣The League calls on Senators to pass a clean bill reinstating the enhanced premium tax credits. #MiLeg #healthcareheist

Are you ready for #CREC? Here are five things you need to know for tomorrow's big budget day: bit.ly/3Ltwfsj

As policy wonks, we're passionate about the Michigan state budget. #mileg 📆 This Friday is the official kick-off of the Michigan budget season with the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC). 💻 Our explainer from last year breaks down everything you need to know about #CREC

Michigan leaders can build on existing investments and efforts to improve the teacher pipeline, strengthening both the quality and diversity of Michigan’s teacher workforce. #mileg Read @edtrust.bsky.social Midwest's 2024 Impact Report: midwest.edtrust.org

New year, new priorities: It’s time to fix Michigan’s special education funding Commentary from @michleague.bsky.social michiganadvance.com/2026/01/13/n...

We are hiring a new Data Analyst for our Kids Count team at @michleague.bsky.social Join our team of advocates & wonks. mlpp.org/now-hiring-k...

"We have the tools, research and data to guide our policymakers in developing and expanding programs that reduce child poverty. In 2026, we need the will to champion them."- @annekuhnen.bsky.social, Kids Count Policy Director, MLPP #mileg #KidsCount

LANSING -- @monique-stanton.bsky.social joins partners today to call on Rep. Tom Barrett and his colleagues in the US House to bring back ACA credits: protectmicare.org/take-action/ #healthcareheist #mileg

🔥New blog "As someone who has spent their entire career in and around Lansing politics, I know that the secrecy, political jabs, lack of transparent information and lack of communication are nothing new." - Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy and Gov't Relations Director, MLPP #mileg #OpEd

Congress has a chance to extend the Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) for three years by voting YES on Thursday. #mileg For insights on affordable health care in Michigan, read the article from @msnowreports.bsky.social.

It’s time to retire ‘unprecedented’ Commentary from Rachel Richards with the Michigan League for Public Policy @michleague.bsky.social michiganadvance.com/2026/01/05/i...

🔥 New Statement The League issued a statement on the Michigan Senate’s supplemental appropriations bill that would reinstate about $634 million in funding for work projects that were cut last week by the House Appropriations Committee: bit.ly/4shxnzQ #mileg

🔥New blog "It is critical that SB 700 passes through the Michigan House as quickly as possible." - Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP #mileg #unemployment

League responds to Michigan House Appropriations Committee’s vote to disapprove $645 million in funding for vital state projects and programs: bit.ly/3MqJj1M #mileg

🔥 New Statement League weighs in on U.S. Senate’s failure to address the steep spikes in health care coverage costs that millions of Americans will face next year if Congress does not preserve the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) enhancements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): bit.ly/44pfpB7

"Effectively, SB 700 would resolve nearly all pandemic-era overpayments. It would allow workers who applied for #unemployment benefits in good faith during one of the darkest periods in our history to finally have peace of mind." - Patrick Schaefer, Economic Security Policy Analyst, MLPP #mileg