My next community conversation will be on Saturday, June 13th from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center. I hope to see you there!

Yesterday I testified for two of the community project requests I've submitted this year: 🛠$750,000 for infrastructure improves at the Troy Historic Village 🔒$150,000 for security upgrades at the Shir Tikvah synagogue in Troy. #mileg #mipolitics #troymi

I will be hosting a nonpartisan town hall later this month on voting rights and procedures. Whether you or a loved one just moved to Michigan, just turned 18, or just became a citizen, this event is for you! www.facebook.com/share/1FhkJH...

Happy Pride month!! Today and every day, I am grateful for the LGBTQ Michiganders in my life and in our community. Let's recommit to fighting for a future where every member of the LGBTQ community is welcomed, accepted, and celebrated. #mileg #pridemonth #pride2026

I stand in solidary with UAW 2093 workers at American Axle in Three Rivers. They deserve a fair contract, paying enough of a wage to support their families. These workers took major pay cuts during the Great Recession - the time is long overdue for American Axle to hold up their end of the bargain.

Check out this cool event happening in our community!🔎 "In conjunction with America250, the Troy Historic Village is looking to record the stories of Troy today. Share about why your family moved to Troy, your favorite memory of living in Troy, and more." www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/why...

Today I had the honor of attending Memorial Day ceremonies hosted by the cities of Troy and Clawson. We will never forget the courageous Americans who gave their lives in service to our county. #mileg #MemorialDay

🚨Michigan House Republicans are pushing a tax scam 🚨 Their plan would cut property taxes for Michigan's wealthiest homeowners and businesses. And how would they pay for it? With a new sales tax that YOU will pay. #mipolitics #nokings #resist

I had a great meeting today with representatives from Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA). OLHSA supports low-income families in Southeast Michigan by providing housing and utility assistance and other essential services. Thank you for your service to our community! #mileg olhsa.org

Today is a historic day for our community: the opening of the Troy cricket field! After years of advocating to their elected leaders, cricket players in Troy finally have a proper field to play this exciting sport. #mileg #cricket

Michigan House Republicans just voted to throttle renewable energy development in Michigan, which would raise electric bills, kill jobs, and increase pollution. Thankfully, their bills are dead on arrival in the Democratic-controlled Senate. #mileg #energysky www.facebook.com/share/r/1Abk...

Thank you to everyone who came out to my community conversation in Troy yesterday. We had a great discussion! #mileg

This Medicaid Monday, let's hear from Jonathan Gentis, a mechanic trainer from PEAC in Oakland County! #MedicaidMatters #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #SaveMedicaid youtube.com/shorts/u7QD4...

Happy Mother’s Day to my beloved mom, whom I miss every day. And thank you to my wonderful daughters, who have made being a mom a pleasure and an honor.

Great article in the Troy Times about Troy Youth Assistance, which I named my Nonprofit of the Month for April. Thank you for nearly 70 years of service to youth in need! #mileg www.candgnews.com/index.php/ne...

My next Community Conversation is on Monday, May 11 at the Troy Community Center. I hope to see you there! #mileg

This morning I met with students in the Troy School District's Career Accelerator Program, representing Troy Athens, Troy High, and International Academy East. We had a great conversation about life in public service and issues affecting Michigan's students. They are leaders in the making! #mileg

NEW: The Michigan House of Representatives adopted my resolution for Autism Acceptance Day. As the head of the Michigan Legislative Disability Caucus, I believe that mere awareness of autism is not enough. Instead, Michiganders with autism and their families deserve our full acceptance. #mileg

Today I had the privilege of hosting students from the Longlong School of Arts, an all-ages arts program located in my district. We had a great conversation about the importance of arts education for young people in our community. #mileg

Today's budget proposal from House Republicans is a massive attack on our public universities and the students who attend them. If these cuts are approved, tuition will go through the roof, Michigan's economy will suffer, and cutting-edge research will stop. #mileg #resist #nokings #goblue #highered

I'm proud to join my fellow House Democrats in introducing legislation to tackle the PFAS pollution crisis. PFAS are the toxic "forever chemicals" that pollute water sources across Michigan and harm public health. #mileg #envirosky #resist #nokings

Today was Michigan and Taiwan Partnership Appreciation Day in the House! I and other members of the bipartisan Taiwan Caucus were honored to host representatives from the Taiwanese consulate in Chicago, Director General Dennis Lei and Vice Consul Jay Lin, on the House floor. #mileg #taiwan

Great article on the opening of the cricket field in Troy next month. I'm proud to have secured $1 million for this project in 2023, and I'm so happy it's almost here! Very soon, our cricket players will have a proper field to play this exciting sport. #mileg www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/04/19/a...

NEW: I’m introducing a bill to recognize the Hindu holiday Diwali in Michigan! Observed each fall, Diwali represents the victory of light over darkness. A growing number of families in Southeast Michigan observe this holiday, and I’ve been honored to attend many Diwali celebrations in our community.

It's always a joy when Troy's own superstar disability activists, Allie and Dawn Hayes, pay a visit to the office. Allie is a member of the state's Developmental Disabilities Council and was in town for their Voices In Action advocacy day. Keep up the good work! #mileg

I just voted NO on the House Republican poll tax, which is what you call requiring a passport or birth certificate in order to vote. Michigan's elections are already free, fair and secure. #mileg #resist #nokings

In 2023, Democratic leaders in Michigan introduced free school meals for all public k-12 students. The program is saving parents hundreds every month and keeping kids fed and focused in school. In 2026, let's make it permanent!

My next community conversation will be on Monday, April 13th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson. I hope to see you there! If you’d like to RSVP, you can do so here: www.facebook.com/share/1F1DmB...

(1/3) Last year, I supported legislation requiring Michigan lawmakers to publicly disclose information about their spending item requests. This is our first year under this framework, and I am proud to share that I have submitted the following spending requests for our community:

Today is Women's Equal Pay Day, and @mihousedems.bsky.social believe in equal pay for equal work. We want people to stay in Michigan and have good working conditions. As more and more Michiganders struggle with rising costs, women need to be paid what they deserve. #EqualPayDay #resist

Thank you to the Arc of Oakland County for hosting me at their annual Dove Awards, which recognizes educators, advocates, direct care workers and more for their service to people with disabilities. Congratulations to all of this year's honorees! #mileg

MI Republicans: stop playing politics with people's health!! #mipolitics #mileg

Antisemitism is on the rise across the US, fueled by hateful, bigoted extremists. We must call it out, and we must fight for a world where all religious believers can practice their faith in safety. My thoughts are with the Jewish members of our community, who deserve our unqualified support. #mileg

The #BRITEAct is the strongest transparency and ethics reform proposed in Michigan in decades. But for all their talk about transparency, House Republicans have yet to join @MIHouseDems in taking action. Michiganders deserve more from their leaders this #SunshineWeek and beyond. #mileg

Per NBC News, the children at Temple Beth Israel at the time of the attack were safely relocated to the nearby Jewish Community Center. If you need to go there to reunify with your children, please proceed carefully and be mindful that you may be asked to verify your identity.

My next Community Conversation is this Saturday at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center. I hope to see you there! #mileg

Renewable energy, especially solar, is the CHEAPEST form of energy, and it's only getting cheaper. Don't fall for MAGA lies!

Michigan House Democrats believe you deserve lower bills, good jobs, and clean air. But House Republicans want to FULLY REPEAL Michigan's renewable energy laws, which would kill thousands of jobs and increase household bills. #mileg #energysky #resist

It was great seeing so many local leaders at this year's State of the County address. Despite these uncertain times, Oakland County keeps moving forward!

Wishing a happy Holi to the Hindu community! May this festival of colors bring you joy and light 🎉#holi2026

Great article in @bridgemi.com about the expansion of MiABLE, the tax-advantaged savings program for Michiganders with disabilities. I passed legislation last term to make this happen. This will help thousands of Michiganders with disabilities achieve financial independence and peace of mind. #mileg

Yesterday I had the honor of attending the swearing-in of SEIU Healthcare Michigan's new executive officers. @seiuhcmi.bsky.social is Michigan's largest healthcare union, representing over 16,000 workers. #unionstrong

I was honored to bring Troy City Council Member Hirak Chanda to the Governor's State of the State address as my official guest. Mr. Chanda is an engineer, a STEM tutor, and Troy's first Indian American and foreign-born Council Member. Thank you for everything you've done for our community! #mileg

Yesterday my colleagues and I introduced bills to license and regulate freestanding providers of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. I have worked with doctors, hyperbaric professionals, and researchers to craft legislation that improves oversight of these facilities while preserving patient access. #mileg

GREAT turnout at our know-your-rights training for interacting with immigration enforcement. Thank you to the ACLU and Michigan Immigrant Rights Center for an informative presentation, and for everyone who came out tonight. We, the people of Michigan will keep our neighbors safe. #mileg #resist

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My virtual know-your-rights town hall, with special guests from the ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, is happening tomorrow! Register here: bit.ly/4qsapnm

This morning marks the beginning of Maha Shivaratri, one of the most important Hindu holidays. Wishing a happy and meaningful Maha Shivratri to all who celebrate in our community! #mileg

This White Shirt Day, we remember the brave union workers who organized to give us the 8-hour workday, the 40-hour workweek, overtime pay, and a ton more. We owe a debt of gratitude to Michigan's hardworking union members, past and present. #whiteshirtday #unionstrong

On Tuesday, February 24 I will be hosting a virtual know-your-rights training with @acluofmichigan.bsky.social. With Trump using ICE to punish us, it is more important than ever that we know our rights when interacting with immigration enforcement. Register here: bit.ly/4qsapnm #resist #meltice