State Representative Sharon MacDonell
@repmacdonell.bsky.social
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Representing House District 56: Clawson, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township
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
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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!
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1 day ago
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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 🎅🎄
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4 days ago
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MAGA Republican tariffs mean fewer gifts for Michigan's kids. Merry Christmas, I guess?
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6 days ago
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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...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/learn-more/work-requirements
8 days ago
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There’s a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Higher prices from MAGA incompetence aren’t on the list!
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14 days ago
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State Representative Sharon MacDonell
Michigan Legislative Disability Caucus
14 days ago
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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!
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19 days ago
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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
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25 days ago
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Happening tomorrow!
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25 days ago
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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.
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#resist
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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.
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#resist
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27 days ago
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Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served.
#VeteransDay
28 days ago
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Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served.
#VeteransDay
28 days ago
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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!!
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#resist
#trumpshutdown
about 1 month ago
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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.
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#resist
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MacDonell: Naturalized citizens deserve protection, not persecution
Over the last decade, extremist views on immigration have crept into mainstream politics, affecting not only undocumented individuals but also lawful, naturalized citizens.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/11/06/macdonell-naturalized-citizens-deserve-protection-not-persecution/87108124007/
about 1 month ago
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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!
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about 1 month ago
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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
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about 1 month ago
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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..
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#resist
#savesnap
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about 1 month ago
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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
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Michigan 211
Need help with food, housing, or paying utility bills? Need help with a community disaster? Just call, text, or search online to find help.
https://mi211.org
about 1 month ago
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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.
about 1 month ago
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Republicans in Washington are taking advantage of the government shutdown - which they started - to take food off the tables of 1.3 MILLION Michiganders.
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about 2 months ago
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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
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about 2 months ago
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Happening tomorrow. I hope to see you there!
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about 2 months ago
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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
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about 2 months ago
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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)
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about 2 months ago
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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.
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about 2 months ago
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Wishing a happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May your homes be filled with light, laughter and love🌟🪔
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about 2 months ago
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Tomorrow millions of patriots who love their country and their Constitution will rally for one simple principle: that we, the people rule.
#NoKings
#NoKingsInAmerica
about 2 months ago
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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!
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about 2 months ago
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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.
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about 2 months ago
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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!
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about 2 months ago
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In this year's budget, I am proud to have secured an over $10 million funding increase for school districts in my community.
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about 2 months ago
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My statement on the state budget for fiscal year 2026, which I voted "yes" on and Governor Whitmer just signed into law. (1/2)
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2 months ago
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Republicans wanted them out of this year's budget. House Democrats fought back and won.
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2 months ago
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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.
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2 months ago
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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-...
3 months ago
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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
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3 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's community conversation in Clawson!
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3 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in our democracy. My thoughts are with Mr. Kirk and his family.
3 months ago
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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.
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#cricket
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Troy, Michigan, Is Building the State’s First Regulation-Size Cricket Field - Midstory
In Troy, Michigan, there’s about to be a new sports field in town. Five hundred feet in diameter, it will have a full scoreboard and covered dugouts. From that description, you’d be forgiven for think...
https://www.midstory.org/troy-michigan-is-building-the-states-first-regulation-size-cricket-field/
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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...
3 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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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!
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3 months ago
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