I have been traveling throughout Southeast Michigan to hear directly from residents as part of the Democratic Vision Project, working together to plan for the future and address concerns from our communities. I joined my colleagues, Representatives Tonya Myers Phillips and Helena Scott.

House Republicans claim they're champions on public safety, but when they cut jobs and funding under the guise of "waste, fraud and abuse," nobody benefits.

Join Team Young as we shine a spotlight on Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wear your purple and walk with us Let’s paint the city purple and prove that together, we can put an end to abuse.

#Michigan #Republicans are planning to shut down the state government - and have been since the term started. They're not even trying to prevent it! #MiLeg #Shutdown #GovernmentShutdown #HouseRepublicans

From food safety workers to police officers, the House Republicans' extreme defunding plan is putting our public safety at risk. Time is running out to pass a final budget that supports all Michiganders before the government shuts down — only 7 days left. 🧵

#Republicans want to come in like a #WreckingBall to our healthcare - only 8️⃣ days until they shut our state (and federal??) government down, harming healthcare workers and patients #MiLeg #Michigan #Medicaid #Healthcare

Our schools have made it clear: we need a budget that funds critical services like school meals and rural transportation for kids NOW. It’s time for Republicans to stop playing games and stay to negotiate a full state budget. #MichEd #MiLeg #ForOurKids #FundOurSchools

The House Republican budget is a disgrace to Michigan's hospitals. More than $2.5 billion in cuts puts jobs, patient care & Michigan’s economy at risk.

The state of Michigan is 8 days away from entering a government shutdown. Between federal & MI Republicans’ bad budgets, our rural hospitals are in danger of closing their doors, leaving our rural communities without the health care they need so our neighbors can thrive. 🧵

Shanah Tovah! We wish our Jewish friends, family and neighbors a sweet New Year filled with health, joy and new beginnings. #RoshHashanah

Shutdown talk isn’t just politics — it means parks closed, paychecks delayed & neighbors left hanging. Michiganders deserve leaders who fix problems, not create new ones. Time for Republicans to quit the games & get a deal done that supports Michiganders. https://bit.ly/3VWjibR

Republicans push a one-size-fits-all school budget that ignores rural realities. Equal funding isn’t equitable — rural schools face higher costs, like busing. Their plan shortchanges students and puts politics over kids’ success.

House Republicans claim they’re rooting out “waste, fraud & abuse.” But their cuts slash community programs veterans rely on. If helping those who served is what they call waste, it speaks volumes about their values.

House Dems have a plan to guarantee $210 per student for mental health & school safety in every Michigan public school. But House Republicans are sticking to their plan that ensures schools will have to choose between their priorities.

Republicans in DC & Lansing are cutting life saving funding and leading us to a government shutdown. We have asked this before, but who do Republicans actually work for? It's not you. It's not the state of Michigan.

Education is the path toward a more prosperous Michigan. House Republicans aren't working to pass a final education budget that supports our schools, teachers & kids, but House Dems have a plan to invest in career & tech ed so our students can have a brighter future. ☀️

Another day, another Lansing session where we did not make any progress on a state budget. C'mon, House Republicans, let's work together and DO something for Michiganders before it's too late.

Michiganders need affordability, our economy needs stability and our communities need support. House Republicans must do their job and get a final budget passed. House Dems will continue to advocate for investments to help our neighbors succeed. 🧵

House Dems are out in your communities hearing from YOU on what is happening in our hometowns. We won't stop fighting for YOU and YOUR family. Find a Vision Project Town Hall near you!

I cannot stand by while Michigan families face the cruel effects of skyrocketing utility costs. Join me as I discuss legislation to protect vulnerable Michigan families from life-threatening winter utility shutoffs.

Michiganders see and feel the effects of a stalled state budget, a pending government shutdown and unaffordable prices of everyday goods. House Dems will continue to advocate so everyone can have the stability and tools needed to thrive. 🧵

We invite you to join State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips & me at the upcoming Affordability Town Hall, where we’ll explore ways to make life in Michigan more affordable & discuss our state’s future. The event will be held on Sept. 22, from 6-7:30 p.m..

Instead of prioritizing a budget for all Michiganders, House Republicans are taking up bills that will restrict your civil rights.

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is worth triple-texting. You registered to vote? 👀

Michigan schools have had their doors open for weeks, but still don't have a budget to work with. House Republicans aren't doing their job for Michiganders. House Dems have solutions to guarantee our schools are funded and kids are supported. 🧵

Republicans want to gut the DNR — cutting hundreds of jobs, slashing wildlife & park funding, and leaving Michigan less safe from wildfires. Careless budget work on behalf of the Michigan House Republicans. https://bit.ly/48gQgen

Latino values are Michigan's values. Dems are continuing to advocate for investments in public safety, small business funding, education and skills training opportunities. Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth, Michigan!

We believe students should: • Have access to free meals. • Feel safe in their schools. • Have access to mental health support. • Have their needs, like special ed and school busing, met.

House Dems are committed to supporting MI schools, students & teachers because everyone deserves access to a quality education. We introduced a bill package that would ensure school meals are available to kids regardless of the state budget & so much more!

House Dems are stepping up to provide stability for our educators, fund our kids' futures and ensure Michigan schools are invested in for generations.

As stewards of the #GreatLakes, we recognize the importance of clean water in all its forms. Michigan Dems believe families deserve clean drinking water, no matter their zip code.

24 years ago, our nation was forever changed. We honor those whose lives were lost and the families and communities impacted. We will never forget the bravery and sacrifice of those who came together to help one another in the face of tragedy.

While the GOP is distracting from what actually matters (a strong budget that funds our schools and communities), House Dems are focused on championing better investments in schools with a bill package to bring stability to #MichEd. 🧵

I’m always happy to hear from members of my community, and I am proud when my office can make a difference. Yesterday, during the House Finance Committee, Nathan, our office’s Constituent Services Director, received a shoutout for his assistance with a MDHHS case. 🧵

Matt Hall and House Republicans are focused on doing anything except getting a strong final budget done for the people of Michigan. 🧵

Instead of actually helping students grow and thrive in the classroom, Speaker Matt Hall and Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon met up today to brag about their K-Os in Education around the state and across the country.

We're here at Renaissance High School in Detroit to call out this sham tour. Instead of working w/us to pass a budget that invests in teachers & kids, Speaker Matt Hall posed with Sec. Linda McMahon for photo ops & tout nonexistent accomplishments. Kids aren’t props—they deserve funding.

When people aren't healthy, our communities can't thrive. Republicans in DC & MI have defunded affordable health care, like Medicaid, which will hit rural neighborhoods the hardest. Dems want Michiganders to have access to affordable care in every corner of the state.

It's #988Day. While Trump & Republicans in DC defunded the specialized suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth, anyone can call 988, 24/7, for both everyday struggles & big moments. Dems will continue to champion access to care, including mental health support.

The House Republican budget slashes funding for crucial services that help our older Michiganders thrive, like SNAP and Medicaid, in the name of eliminating so called waste, fraud & abuse. On National Grandparents Day and beyond, we stand with Michigan's seniors.

Who does the House Republican budget hurt? Kids, seniors, hardworking families, veterans, farmers, everyone!

If a budget is a reflection of values, then it's clear House Republicans don't value the people of MI. With cuts to health care, food assistance, school meals and public safety — to name a few — Michiganders from all walks of life will be the ones to pay.

House Republicans love to tout cutting "waste, fraud and abuse," but do they know how these cuts will affect everyday Michiganders?

DC & MI Republican cuts to food assistance programs like SNAP mean more families will go hungry and food banks will be stretched thinner. Dems will continue fighting to keep Michiganders fed and healthy in the face of increased hunger and poverty rates. #NationalFoodBankDay

Everyone who calls MI home deserves clean air. The bad Republican budget slashes air quality programs by $4.4 million. Dems want a strong budget that supports the health & wellbeing of all Michiganders. We will continue fighting tooth and nail to get us there.

Everyone deserves access to clean, safe drinking water. House Republicans' defunding plan eliminates $22 million in water quality programs. Funding for water affordability & critical infrastructure is not waste, fraud & abuse. @repdenisementzer.bsky.social calls this what it is — simply asinine!

The House Republican budget is detrimental to our economy, hazardous to our communities and harmful to Michigan's future. 🧵

The House Republicans' budget would defund what matters most to Michiganders, and their unwillingness to negotiate continues leading Michigan down the road to a government shutdown. Dems will continue to advocate for a final budget that puts YOU first. 🧵

Everyone deserves quality care to live healthy, full lives. House Republicans want to slash funding for affordable care and maternal & infant health — but Democrats are fighting to protect you & your community.