#FoodSafety #Dairy in #Michigan - #Republicans remove testing staff & safety standards and the rest of up pay the price

Michigan House Dems have introduced the BRITE Act to let the light in and make the legislative process more transparent for the sake of democracy and the people. We've been ready to pass FOIA legislation; where's the HEAT now, Matt Hall?

Matt Hall isn’t even consistent in his concern for transparency, flipping from claiming to prioritize it to declining to take action when he has the gavel.

Promises made, promises broken — this is the Michigan House Republican way.

If you can't stand your self-imposed HEAT, stay out of Lansing, Matt Hall. 👀

Matt Hall has been touting transparency as a priority of the MI House Republicans to the point that he named the package after himself. And yet... there’s no transparency to be found. 🧵

Roger is a legend. Respect. The manoomin fact sheet I made a few years back for @anishinaabekdem.bsky.social, why not. Roger is quoted at the very end. Can't quick find the larger version where I more prominently featured his words. Super cool that recognition was fought for and won. ♥️🌾💧

♥️🌾💧 cleanwater.org/2023/12/12/m...

For #NativeAmerican Heritage Month, let's honor Elder Roger LaBine, who pushed for over 2 decades to get #manoomin #mnomin designated #Michigan's state native grain #Chippewa #LacVieuxDesert #Ojibwe

🇺🇸 Veterans deserve more than our gratitude — they deserve real, lasting support. That’s why MI House Dems introduced a legislative package w/protections for Michigan’s veterans. Actions speak louder than platitudes, and we're taking action to provide systemic, material support to honor our veterans

🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Folks *should be* spitting mad about a few Senate Dems capitulating as health insurance premiums skyrocket for 25M people. But where’s that same energy when it comes to guaranteeing healthcare without premiums at all for 350M people through Medicare for All? 🤔🤔🤔

The fight for healthcare right now can’t end with ACA subsidies. It HAS TO BE bigger. Too many Americans are suffering over medical debt and spiraling costs. It should be nothing short of Medicare for All.

My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard. We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions. We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.

Caving on a deal that doesn’t fix health care is, and always has been, a giant betrayal of the American people. Hold the line. Save health care. I’m a NO on anything that doesn’t extend ACA subsidies.

Commanders Fans Lions Fans 🤝 Fuck Trump

DO NOT CAVE!

TONIGHT! Whether this is THE plan or not, it’s important to support these efforts. Pols and parties watch interest, and it drives where the time, money and creativity flow. Take a little time and support health care priorities! #PortHuron @naacpporthuron.bsky.social @bwindivisible.bsky.social

Numbers don't lie: rates charged by investor-owned utilities are more than those those of publicly owned electricity providers. “Public power is simply more affordable."

☕️ Our next constituent coffee hour is Sat., Nov. 15, 11am-noon, at the Westgate Branch of the @aadl.org. Come hear updates about Lansing and bring your questions! ☕️

Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com

Polls are open! Have you made your plan to vote? Whether you’re voting before work, during lunch or after dinner — make your voice heard. michigan.gov/vote #vote #BeAVoter #Michigan

Port Huron, you're next! Come learn about #MiCare, a state-level, #MedicareForAll style plan to provide #HealthcareForAll #Michiganders! 🗓 Saturday, Nov. 8 🕔 5:00-7:00pm 🗺 Sturges Memorial Congregational Church 📍 2729 Ravenswood Rd. Port Huron, MI 48066 #M4A #Michigan #HealthCareIsAHumanRight

#Vote #EarlyVoting #AbsenteeVoting the Nov. 2025 election ends tomorrow! Make sure you cast your #Ballot by the close of polls tmrw, Tues. Nov. 4, 2025 🗳 #A2Votes #MiVoter #Michigan #BeAVoter

‼️ Food assistance benefits (#SNAP) have been ordered by Washington Republicans and the USDA to 🛑 stop on Sat., Nov. 1. MI House Dems have introduced bills to plug some holes, but our Republican Speaker can't admit there is a problem and allow for votes on these bills or he'll upset the President...

Leaked document. Yikes, things are about to get much worse. It looks like we’re on the verge of becoming a military state across the country. Step out of line, and the man come and take you away.

Legislators need to hear from their constituents. resist.bot/petitions/PJ...

"When you're a little kid, that kind of hunger sticks with you." @reggiemillermi.bsky.social shares her personal story as Trump and the GOP are about to steal SNAP benefits from 1.4 million Michiganders while they help their billionaire buddies.

#Michigan #FoodEmergency due to the federal #GOPShutdown - MI #HouseRepublicans took zero actions today to address this crisis. Meanwhile, #MIHouseDems are introducing bills for emergency #FoodBank and #FoodPantry funding, as well as $ to backfill #SNAP #RepublicanShutdown

Speaking of billionaires, let's raise their taxes. If they can afford to write checks for $130 million for the military or $50 million for a ballroom, they can afford to pay their fair share of taxes.

Uh, duh - oligarch billionaires in Trump's America are shielded

I'm working with #MiLeg colleagues & the Governor's office to see what we even CAN do - we're already down $1 *Billion* this fiscal year that started this month, due to the federal #BigBullshitBill, and #Michigan #HouseRepublicans already voted once this year on a budget proposal to put *ZERO*...1/2

💛💙 #GoBlue! 💙💛 Members of the #Michigan House of Representatives showed bipartisan support for our in-state rivalry game tonight, the #MichiganWolverines 💛💙 vs #MSUSpartans 💚🤍 Who are you cheering for??

Thank you, Rep. Steckloff, for hosting a #MiCare town hall in Farmington Hills last night! Reps. Breen + Hoskins, as well as audience members, had fantastic questions about how MiCare can be a new way forward when our healthcare system collapses in the next few years #M4A #HealthcareForAll

Monday in Grosse Pointe, come learn about #healthcare effects of the #GOPShutdown and the #BigBullshitBill and how #MiCare could be a new way forward after our health care system totally collapses #M4A #HealthcareForAll #MedicareForAll @verostaterep10.bsky.social @donavanmckinney.bsky.social

Today!!

When Tish James walks into a courthouse tomorrow — the target of a political prosecution demanded by a President obsessed with revenge — she does not walk in alone. New York has her back. Grateful to Governor Hochul for bringing us together tonight.

💉💊 Have old or unused meds? Dispose of them on Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! All 31 Michigan State Police outposts will accept meds 10am-2pm, and you can find more locations at www.MyOldMeds.com/kiosk-locator/ #RxDrugs #RxTakeBack #Michigan

The Indiana legislature lacks the votes to pass a congressional redistricting plan ahead of the 2026 midterms, marking a setback in President Trump’s unprecedented push for GOP-led states to change their maps. https://wapo.st/4ocmwVu

🎉💜 Happy birthday to fellow October baby and future Michigan Governor, @jocelynbenson.bsky.social ! 💜🎉 I hope you got a chance to celebrate with the family 🥰

Looking forward to seeing you and answering your #MiCare questions at Rep. Steckloff's town hall Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30-6:30pm, at The Hawk in Farmington Hills! #M4A #HealthcareForAll #MedicareForAll @kellybreenmi.bsky.social @rephoskins.bsky.social @samsteck.bsky.social

NEWS: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva have SUED the U.S. House of Representatives in federal court in Washington, D.C. over Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Grijalva. Grijalva would be the 218th vote for the Epstein Files discharge petition.

The president of a leading addiction medicine group issued stark warnings on hardline Trump administration policies on substance use, low rates of addiction treatment uptake, and a rise in problem gambling. www.statnews.com/2025/10/20/a...

Thank you, Rep. Miller, for inviting me to be on a panel to talk about #Medicaid and #MiCare in Milan last week!

#MiCare - Fall Town Halls 🍂Fri, 10/24-Farmington Hills 🍁Mon, 10/27-Grosse Pointe 🍂Sat, 11/8-Port Huron 🍁Mon, 11/10-Southfield 🍂Mon, 11/17-Ypsilanti 🍁Thur, 11/20-Royal Oak learn more: www.CarrieRheingans.com/MiCare #M4A #MedicareForAll #HealthcareForAll

Why, oh why, does it always take multiple tries to upload videos here on @bsky.app?! Ughhhhhhhh I dont post half as many things here as i'd like cuz I cant babysit a glitch app for hours

Today! Constituent Engagement happy hour - come get updates from Lansing (budget!) and ask your questions

#NoKings Talkeetna, Alaska : population, 1,000. Attendance - 111 !!! ❤️