With the risk of icy roads and extremely low temperatures, the Michigan State Police encourage Michiganders to make a plan for winter weather emergency preparedness. To learn more about how to prepare, check out the MIREADY Winter Weather Preparedness page at michigan.gov/miready #mileg

My final Community Conversation of the year will be next Monday, December 15th in Clawson. I'm excited to take your questions and give a review of the 2025 legislative year. I hope to see you there! #mileg www.facebook.com/share/1G6pzX...

Had a great time earlier this week at Clawson's annual Christmas tree lighting! It's always so heartwarming to see our community getting into the holiday spirit together 🎅🎄

MAGA Republican tariffs mean fewer gifts for Michigan's kids. Merry Christmas, I guess? www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...

Thanks to President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", eligibility for the SNAP food assistance program is being restricted starting today. If you're on the Food Assistance Program in Michigan, this could affect you. Visit MDHHS's website to learn more: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...

There’s a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Higher prices from MAGA incompetence aren’t on the list! #mileg

Thanks so much to everyone following this account! Please feel free to use this space to promote programs, collaborate on ideas, ask questions, share articles and success stories, and start conversations. #mileg

It was my honor to present a tribute to the Michigan Cricket Association USA, signed by Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, congratulating them on their 25th anniversary! #mileg

This week I introduced a resolution declaring November as Adoption Month. People sometimes tell my husband and I that we're special because we adopted, but I disagree. The truth is that our daughters adopted us. They gave us the family we longed for and the life and love we cherish #mileg

Happening tomorrow! #mileg

Unsurprisingly, the Republican-controlled House refused to adopt my resolution defending Michigan's naturalized citizens. After all, Speaker Hall defended a member of his caucus who claimed that Michiganders of non-European descend cannot be loyal to the US. #mileg #resist

Today I am calling on the US Department of Justice to end their targeting and demonization of peaceful naturalized citizens. Naturalized citizens are NOT second-class citizens, and I will not stand idly by while the Trump administration tries to take away their rights. #mileg #resist

Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served. #VeteransDay

Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served. #VeteransDay

Trump and Republicans in Congress are using healthcare and hungry families as hostages during their government shutdown. Stop the political games, obey the courts, and fund SNAP now!! #mileg #resist #trumpshutdown

Michigan is home to 375,000 naturalized citizens - people who work hard, pay taxes, and love America so much they they left their country of origin to make it their home. I won't stand idly by while Trump persecutes and demonizes them. #mileg #resist www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

My next community conversation will be on Saturday, November 15th at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center. I hope to see you there! RSVP here! www.facebook.com/share/1FCqqq...

Thanks to pressure from Democratic governors, Trump has agreed to obey the law and fund SNAP throughout his shutdown. But he's only agreed to fund it at half its normal level, because he wants as many Americans as possible to starve while he builds his ballroom. #trumpshutdown #mileg

Washington Republicans are stopping SNAP benefits (aka the Food Assistance Program in Michigan) starting November 1. If you need help, call 211 or visit one of these sites to find a food bank in your area: mi211.org forgottenharvest.org/find-food/ feedingamerica.org/need-help-fi... #resist #savesnap

Trump's pause of SNAP payments takes effect on Saturday, Nov 1st. If your benefits will be impacted, call 2-1-1 or go to their website to find the nearest food banks to you: mi211.org #mileg

I am deeply saddened to learn that Jeanne Stine, Troy's beloved former mayor, passed away yesterday. Mayor Stine served her community for decades and made history as the first woman to be elected Mayor of Troy.

Republicans in Washington are taking advantage of the government shutdown - which they started - to take food off the tables of 1.3 MILLION Michiganders. #mileg

The great @staterepsteph.bsky.social and I agree on 99% of things, but here's where we disagree: U of M is winning tomorrow night!! #GoBlue

Happening tomorrow. I hope to see you there! #mileg www.facebook.com/share/1QXbzu...

The Michigan House's U of M alumni showed some school spirit before Saturday's game. So did the other school's alumni, but WE know we're the Leaders and Best. #GOBLUE!! 💙💛

The Trump regime's decision to halt SNAP benefits will mean thousands of children and seniors across Michigan going hungry. I am outraged for them. And what makes this situation all the more outrageous is that it was completely preventable. (1/3) #mileg

Women with disabilities earn just 56 cents for every dollar earned by non-disabled men. On this Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day, let's commit to closing the wage gap and removing barriers to success. If I've learned anything as Chair of the Disability Caucus, it's that systems need to change. #mileg

Wishing a happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May your homes be filled with light, laughter and love🌟🪔 #mileg

Tomorrow millions of patriots who love their country and their Constitution will rally for one simple principle: that we, the people rule. #NoKings #NoKingsInAmerica

My next community conversation will be on Saturday, 10/25 at the Troy Public Library. Stick around afterwards for a tour led by library staff. The TPL is truly a crown jewel of our community! #mileg www.facebook.com/events/41682...

I stand in solidarity with SEIU healthcare workers at the Optalis nursing home in Bloomfield Township as they negotiate for fair wages. Optalis' owners must bargain in good faith and treat their workers with the respect they deserve. #mileg

Last week I went on the Wayne RESA Roundtable podcast to discuss my guardianship reform legislation. Listen to learn about how this legislation would help people with developmental disabilities. Thank you to Beth Santer of Wayne County RESA for hosting me! #mileg open.spotify.com/episode/2r8p...

In this year's budget, I am proud to have secured an over $10 million funding increase for school districts in my community. #mileg

My statement on the state budget for fiscal year 2026, which I voted "yes" on and Governor Whitmer just signed into law. (1/2) #mileg

Republicans wanted them out of this year's budget. House Democrats fought back and won. #mileg

My statement on the continuing resolution passed yesterday. While we aren't out of the woods yet, I am proud of House Democrats for standing together. Due to our efforts, I am confident the final budget will avoid many of the dangerous cuts proposed by House Republicans. #mileg

September is Kinship Care Month! This month, we recognize the grandparents, family friends, and more who raise their loved one's children. Thank you for helping keep families together 💙🫶 #KinshipCare Kinship caregivers looking for state support can visit this page: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-...

We are only 9 days away from a state government shutdown. House Republicans are willing to shut down the government unless we close hospitals and cut $1 billion from k-12 education, which their budget would do. They are trying to use you and your kids as political pawns - but I won't let them #mileg

Today I hosted Saylee Nitin and Lakshmi Vadlamudi of the Hindu Community Relations Council as my guests on the House floor. Thank you to Saylee for giving today’s House invocation on behalf of the Bharatiya Temple in Troy. #mileg

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's community conversation in Clawson! #mileg

Last week, school districts across Oakland County sent out this pledge asking the legislature to pass a school aid budget that preserves funding for special education, free school meals, and other services that our students need. I completely agree and signed the pledge. #mileg

I was honored to attend the House's 9/11 memorial ceremony with Troy's Police Chief, Josh Jones. Every year, September 11th is a solemn reminder of bravery, sacrifice, and unity. #neverforget

Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in our democracy. My thoughts are with Mr. Kirk and his family.

Securing state funding for a cricket field in Troy remains one of my proudest accomplishments as a legislator. I can't wait to watch the first match alongside the many Troy families whose years of advocacy made this possible. #mileg #cricket www.midstory.org/troy-michiga...

Read this statement from Secretary of State @jocelynbenson.bsky.social. If the House Republicans' budget is passed, Secretary of State offices will close and wait times will explode. This is an unserious budget written in complete ignorance of how government works.

I will be holding my next Community Conversation on Monday, September 15 in Clawson. I want to hear from YOU about your vision for Michigan's future. If you haven't yet, please make your voice heard by taking the Michigan House Democrats' Vision Project survey. housedems.com/vision-surve...

Trump's tariffs and general incompetence are already destroying the blue-collar job market. And soon, his Medicaid cuts will start destroying the healthcare field. #mileg

Speaker Matt Hall and his MI House Republicans want to check your child’s gender before they enter the bathroom. They also want to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from our school funding. I care about students, not this political nonsense. #mileg

Yesterday, I attended MDHHS’s Kinship Community Awareness Summit, which addressed the challenges that relatives, grandparents, and even great-grandparents face when raising children who were not part of their life plan. #mileg

Yesterday I toured the Living and Learning Center in Novi, which provides job coaching and employment support for adults with disabilities. As Chair of the Disability Caucus, helping more people with disabilities find employment is a top priority of mine. Thank you for the informative tour! #mileg