Senator Dayna Polehanki
@senpolehanki.bsky.social
State Senator, Michigan. Majority Caucus Chair & Education Cmte Chair. Former English teacher for ~20 years. 2X Teacher of the Year. Personal account.
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
I’m up for re-election. Can you help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electdayna
The people of Michigan deserve leaders who have their best interests at heart and stay true to their word.
GOP House Speaker Matt Hall has proven to do just the opposite, attempting to rob my constituents of the resources they were promised from the state with bicameral, bipartisan agreement.
GOP House Speaker Matt Hall has proven to do just the opposite, attempting to rob my constituents of the resources they were promised from the state with bicameral, bipartisan agreement.
January 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM
The people of Michigan deserve leaders who have their best interests at heart and stay true to their word.
GOP House Speaker Matt Hall has proven to do just the opposite, attempting to rob my constituents of the resources they were promised from the state with bicameral, bipartisan agreement.
GOP House Speaker Matt Hall has proven to do just the opposite, attempting to rob my constituents of the resources they were promised from the state with bicameral, bipartisan agreement.
Today we honor the American heroes in the U.S. Capitol Police department and other law enforcement officers who were beaten and crushed while defending the United States Capitol against a domestic attack on the day Congress was certifying the Presidential election.
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Today we honor the American heroes in the U.S. Capitol Police department and other law enforcement officers who were beaten and crushed while defending the United States Capitol against a domestic attack on the day Congress was certifying the Presidential election.
For POTUS to vow to make Venezuelans rich while Americans can’t afford groceries, health insurance, or homes is an outrage.
How does perp walking a foreign leader make Americans rich?
Does any American really believe this gold mine for his friends in oil will somehow “trickle down” to them?
How does perp walking a foreign leader make Americans rich?
Does any American really believe this gold mine for his friends in oil will somehow “trickle down” to them?
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
For POTUS to vow to make Venezuelans rich while Americans can’t afford groceries, health insurance, or homes is an outrage.
How does perp walking a foreign leader make Americans rich?
Does any American really believe this gold mine for his friends in oil will somehow “trickle down” to them?
How does perp walking a foreign leader make Americans rich?
Does any American really believe this gold mine for his friends in oil will somehow “trickle down” to them?
Michigan House Republicans consider fixing Inkster’s Community Center roof to be “waste,” “fraud,” and “abuse,” so they clawed back the funding Inkster was set to receive to fix the roof. This is what happened last night at the Dozier community center. Inkster’s mayor and residents are devastated.
December 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Michigan House Republicans consider fixing Inkster’s Community Center roof to be “waste,” “fraud,” and “abuse,” so they clawed back the funding Inkster was set to receive to fix the roof. This is what happened last night at the Dozier community center. Inkster’s mayor and residents are devastated.
"Thank you, Mr. President.
I rise today because I’m sickened.
I rise today because I’m sickened.
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Thank you, Mr. President.
I rise today because I’m sickened.
I rise today because I’m sickened.
Yesterday, my caucus, the Michigan Senate Democrats, asked Attorney General Dana Nessel to weigh in on the legality of House Republicans’ clawback of over half a billion in funding for kids with cancer, food assistance for seniors, and support for child abuse victims.
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yesterday, my caucus, the Michigan Senate Democrats, asked Attorney General Dana Nessel to weigh in on the legality of House Republicans’ clawback of over half a billion in funding for kids with cancer, food assistance for seniors, and support for child abuse victims.
Our President is a fucking psychopath. Here’s a definition to help MAGA out.
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our President is a fucking psychopath. Here’s a definition to help MAGA out.
On @repmatthall’s chopping block for my community are building renovations to open a new branch of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center.
Just finished telling some of the mayors in Senate District 5 that unspent dollars for long-term work projects that were awarded to them in fiscal year 2025 will be clawed back by @RepMattHall. These projects will go unfinished. 💔ing day.
Yesterday, House Republicans abruptly canceled nearly $645 million in funding for critical state projects in a backroom deal. Matt Hall and his caucus are slashing funding for new moms, kids with cancer, fighting the opioid crisis, and crucial projects in every corner of the state.
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On @repmatthall’s chopping block for my community are building renovations to open a new branch of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center.
Just finished telling some of the mayors in Senate District 5 that unspent dollars for long-term work projects that were awarded to them in fiscal year 2025 will be clawed back by @RepMattHall. These projects will go unfinished. 💔ing day.
Yesterday, House Republicans abruptly canceled nearly $645 million in funding for critical state projects in a backroom deal. Matt Hall and his caucus are slashing funding for new moms, kids with cancer, fighting the opioid crisis, and crucial projects in every corner of the state.
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Just finished telling some of the mayors in Senate District 5 that unspent dollars for long-term work projects that were awarded to them in fiscal year 2025 will be clawed back by @RepMattHall. These projects will go unfinished. 💔ing day.
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The Michigan House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously approved two bills that would let students opt out of the workforce-readiness part of the state’s standardized test, which measures preparedness for skilled trades.
From @kdailey.bsky.social
From @kdailey.bsky.social
Bills for opt-out to workforce readiness exam approved unanimously by Michigan House committee • Michigan Advance
The Michigan House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously approved two bills that would let students opt out of the workforce-readiness part of the state’s standardized test, which measures pre...
michiganadvance.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Michigan House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously approved two bills that would let students opt out of the workforce-readiness part of the state’s standardized test, which measures preparedness for skilled trades.
From @kdailey.bsky.social
From @kdailey.bsky.social
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This week, I visited Starfish Family Services along with Senator Dayna Polehanki. Their team is doing incredible work, serving nearly a thousand little ones across 14 early-childhood centers and running mental health clinics that support families from birth to adulthood.
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week, I visited Starfish Family Services along with Senator Dayna Polehanki. Their team is doing incredible work, serving nearly a thousand little ones across 14 early-childhood centers and running mental health clinics that support families from birth to adulthood.
“We’re not doing FOIA [for legislators]," Hall said during a Nov. 6 Capitol press conference. "We’re just not going to do FOIA.”
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“We’re not doing FOIA [for legislators]," Hall said during a Nov. 6 Capitol press conference. "We’re just not going to do FOIA.”
God, grant me the freedom from “imposter syndrome” that actual imposter Pete Hegseth enjoys as he berates an actual Navy Captain and Astronaut.
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
God, grant me the freedom from “imposter syndrome” that actual imposter Pete Hegseth enjoys as he berates an actual Navy Captain and Astronaut.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Are we supposed to view “saving” food programs that already exist for low-income Americans as a big win?
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Nothing on preserving affordable ACA plans?
This misses the mark.
Groundbreaking and Ceilingsmashing!
Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Groundbreaking and Ceilingsmashing!
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BREAKING🚨 President Trump says he will IGNORE the court order — stopping food distribution to Michigan’s kids and Veterans.
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m so grateful to have the endorsement of my current State Representative Matt Koleszar, who represents a swath of western Livonia, which will be included in my new senate district.
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I’m honored to have the support of State Senator Dayna Polehanki—a true champion for Michigan’s students, teachers, and public schools. When we invest in education, we invest in our future. Together, we’ll keep fighting to ensure every child in Michigan has access to a great public education.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m honored to have the support of State Senator Dayna Polehanki—a true champion for Michigan’s students, teachers, and public schools. When we invest in education, we invest in our future. Together, we’ll keep fighting to ensure every child in Michigan has access to a great public education.
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The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in a hearing on Tuesday.
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Michigan Senate panel considers bill requiring cannabis and tobacco flyer for students, parents • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Michigan Senate Education Committee considered how best to inform the state’s students and their parents about the risks and harms of high-potency THC and cannabis products, as well as vaping, in a hearing on Tuesday.
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/29/m...
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/29/m...
It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It’s a great day to be a Democrat 💪🏾💪🏼💪🏻
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
We SUED Republicans—and WON for working families.
Now, release the passed 9 bills to the Governor!
BREAKING NEWS 🔔🔔🔔
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
BREAKING: The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Speaker Matt Hall’s attempt to block nine bipartisan bills from the governor has failed. This ruling is clear: no one, especially no politician, is above the Constitution.
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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
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October 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BREAKING NEWS 🔔🔔🔔
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
The courts have spoken and @MISenDems have PREVAILED! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall MUST release to Governor Whitmer the 9 PASSED bills he has been holding hostage for the past 10 months.
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“Trump has never said such things publicly, although he has broken the rules of civility, which emboldens further degeneracy.
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
The party of Lincoln should be asking why the party of Trump has attracted this faction of individuals, and doing what it must to shed them.”
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m so happy to be endorsed by State Representative Samantha Steckloff, who represents Farmington Hills.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.
Representative Steckloff is a budget whiz and a strong advocate for women and our health.