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The Michigan League for Public Policy is a state-level institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all. http://linktr.ee/MichLeague
Congress must take action on #ACA credits⏰
We're grateful for US Representative Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's work on the issue, and our Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire took part in this @protectourcare.org roundtable earlier this week. #healthcare #mileg
We're grateful for US Representative Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's work on the issue, and our Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire took part in this @protectourcare.org roundtable earlier this week. #healthcare #mileg
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Congress must take action on #ACA credits⏰
We're grateful for US Representative Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's work on the issue, and our Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire took part in this @protectourcare.org roundtable earlier this week. #healthcare #mileg
We're grateful for US Representative Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's work on the issue, and our Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire took part in this @protectourcare.org roundtable earlier this week. #healthcare #mileg
This week the League partnered with @miattygen.bsky.social
to host a critically important roundtable discussion on #SNAP that included nine incredible partners from across the state.
💯Get the facts: bit.ly/3Kh0Zfl
🔥Take action: bit.ly/4p3NQp9
to host a critically important roundtable discussion on #SNAP that included nine incredible partners from across the state.
💯Get the facts: bit.ly/3Kh0Zfl
🔥Take action: bit.ly/4p3NQp9
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This week the League partnered with @miattygen.bsky.social
to host a critically important roundtable discussion on #SNAP that included nine incredible partners from across the state.
💯Get the facts: bit.ly/3Kh0Zfl
🔥Take action: bit.ly/4p3NQp9
to host a critically important roundtable discussion on #SNAP that included nine incredible partners from across the state.
💯Get the facts: bit.ly/3Kh0Zfl
🔥Take action: bit.ly/4p3NQp9
💡In case you missed it #VeteransDay
Trump administration’s war on homeless people harms veterans – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. November is a special time in Michigan, as we both honor U.S. veterans and observe Homeless Awareness Month. This Veterans Day, howeve...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
💡In case you missed it #VeteransDay
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Fired up to be at the @michleague.bsky.social #advocacybootcamp today with the Allegan County Community Foundation.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Fired up to be at the @michleague.bsky.social #advocacybootcamp today with the Allegan County Community Foundation.
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This afternoon, Attorney General Dana Nessel sat down with @michleague.bsky.social to discuss the impact of the nation’s mounting hunger crisis on residents, businesses, and communities across the state — and how the DAG is fighting back.
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This afternoon, Attorney General Dana Nessel sat down with @michleague.bsky.social to discuss the impact of the nation’s mounting hunger crisis on residents, businesses, and communities across the state — and how the DAG is fighting back.
We’re thrilled to host @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel and partners to discuss hunger and how federal threats to programs like SNAP affect families. Many thanks to the AG for her continued fight for Michiganders! #mlpp #ProtectSNAP
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We’re thrilled to host @miattygen.bsky.social Dana Nessel and partners to discuss hunger and how federal threats to programs like SNAP affect families. Many thanks to the AG for her continued fight for Michiganders! #mlpp #ProtectSNAP
All children deserve meaningful support when navigating the justice system. Right now in Michigan, that’s not a guarantee. #PassHB4070 because #KidsDeserveCounsel.
🚨Take action today and share your support for the bill with your state representatives by signing this letter.
🚨Take action today and share your support for the bill with your state representatives by signing this letter.
HB 4630 Sign-On Letter
Dear Senator,
As a concerned citizen, I urge you to support House Bill 4630. This legislation seeks to amend the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, building upon the remarkable progress achie...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
All children deserve meaningful support when navigating the justice system. Right now in Michigan, that’s not a guarantee. #PassHB4070 because #KidsDeserveCounsel.
🚨Take action today and share your support for the bill with your state representatives by signing this letter.
🚨Take action today and share your support for the bill with your state representatives by signing this letter.
Last night's House passage of a federal deal that leaves out vital health care tax credits threatens to undo years of progress in expanding coverage. Join us in urging Congress to pass legislation to extend the credits. #healthcareheist #affordablehealthcare
MLPP criticizes House passage of funding deal that fails to extend vital health care tax credits – MLPP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2025 Contact: Laura Millard Ross lauramr@mlpp.org 517-281-1084 MLPP criticizes House passage of funding deal that fails to extend vital health care tax credits Leag...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last night's House passage of a federal deal that leaves out vital health care tax credits threatens to undo years of progress in expanding coverage. Join us in urging Congress to pass legislation to extend the credits. #healthcareheist #affordablehealthcare
TLDR: Five reasons health insurance rates are rising in MI
1) Providers are leaving the state ✈️
2) Expiring tax credits for insurance plans bought on HealthCare.gov ⌛
3) Rising inflation 🎈
4) Higher hospital costs 🚑
5) Increased drug prices 💰
1) Providers are leaving the state ✈️
2) Expiring tax credits for insurance plans bought on HealthCare.gov ⌛
3) Rising inflation 🎈
4) Higher hospital costs 🚑
5) Increased drug prices 💰
“Without the renewal, families will see their monthly premiums skyrocket by more than $400 a month, with some people facing much higher increases.” #healthcareheist
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
Five reasons health insurance rates are rising so much in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
From increasing hospital costs, insurance provider consolidation and inflationary pressures, the answer is as complex as the health care system itself.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
TLDR: Five reasons health insurance rates are rising in MI
1) Providers are leaving the state ✈️
2) Expiring tax credits for insurance plans bought on HealthCare.gov ⌛
3) Rising inflation 🎈
4) Higher hospital costs 🚑
5) Increased drug prices 💰
1) Providers are leaving the state ✈️
2) Expiring tax credits for insurance plans bought on HealthCare.gov ⌛
3) Rising inflation 🎈
4) Higher hospital costs 🚑
5) Increased drug prices 💰
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In this Veterans Day commentary, Julie Cassidy with the @michleague.bsky.social, says the Trump administration is threatening to undo progress against homelessness in ways that could hurt veterans in particular.
Trump administration’s war on homeless people harms veterans • Michigan Advance
November is a special time in Michigan, as we both honor U.S. veterans and observe Homeless Awareness Month. This Veterans Day, however, the Trump administration is threatening to undo our progress ag...
michiganadvance.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In this Veterans Day commentary, Julie Cassidy with the @michleague.bsky.social, says the Trump administration is threatening to undo progress against homelessness in ways that could hurt veterans in particular.
🔥New Statement🔥
League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax credits for health care coverage.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4oBETDn
#mlpp #healthcare #SNAP
League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax credits for health care coverage.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4oBETDn
#mlpp #healthcare #SNAP
League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax credits for health care coverage – MLPP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2025 Contact: Laura Millard Ross lauramr@mlpp.org 517-281-1084 League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax c...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🔥New Statement🔥
League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax credits for health care coverage.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4oBETDn
#mlpp #healthcare #SNAP
League weighs in on U.S. Senate passage of federal funding deal that leaves out enhanced premium tax credits for health care coverage.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4oBETDn
#mlpp #healthcare #SNAP
"With so many changes in the marketplace this year, there are several important things for marketplace enrollees to be mindful of now that open enrollment has begun."
— Monique Stanton, president and CEO
Read full column: bit.ly/3Jq2ho8
#ACA #healthcare
— Monique Stanton, president and CEO
Read full column: bit.ly/3Jq2ho8
#ACA #healthcare
Congress must act to keep health coverage affordable – MLPP
UPDATE 11/10/25: A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. Since its publication, eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate have joined Republicans to move a federal funding measure fo...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"With so many changes in the marketplace this year, there are several important things for marketplace enrollees to be mindful of now that open enrollment has begun."
— Monique Stanton, president and CEO
Read full column: bit.ly/3Jq2ho8
#ACA #healthcare
— Monique Stanton, president and CEO
Read full column: bit.ly/3Jq2ho8
#ACA #healthcare
“Without the renewal, families will see their monthly premiums skyrocket by more than $400 a month, with some people facing much higher increases.” #healthcareheist
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
Five reasons health insurance rates are rising so much in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
From increasing hospital costs, insurance provider consolidation and inflationary pressures, the answer is as complex as the health care system itself.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“Without the renewal, families will see their monthly premiums skyrocket by more than $400 a month, with some people facing much higher increases.” #healthcareheist
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
- @monique-stanton.bsky.social, League president and CEO
Read the full article from @bridgemi.com: bit.ly/4nIFl1f
💡 How are children in Michigan fairing?
The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key government policies — like tax credits and food assistance — cut child poverty nearly in half in 2024. #KidsCount
The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key government policies — like tax credits and food assistance — cut child poverty nearly in half in 2024. #KidsCount
Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States: A 10-Year Update
The Supplemental Poverty Measure shows how policy choices cut child poverty and why reliable data matter for kids, families and states.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
💡 How are children in Michigan fairing?
The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key government policies — like tax credits and food assistance — cut child poverty nearly in half in 2024. #KidsCount
The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key government policies — like tax credits and food assistance — cut child poverty nearly in half in 2024. #KidsCount
🔥 New Statement
The Michigan League for Public Policy is pleased to support Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Lno5kR
#mileg
The Michigan League for Public Policy is pleased to support Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Lno5kR
#mileg
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🔥 New Statement
The Michigan League for Public Policy is pleased to support Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Lno5kR
#mileg
The Michigan League for Public Policy is pleased to support Senate Bills 508, 509, and 510. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Lno5kR
#mileg
🚨 Action Alert
Tell Congress to Renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: bit.ly/47BCL7g
#healthcareheist
Tell Congress to Renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: bit.ly/47BCL7g
#healthcareheist
Tell Congress to Renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
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November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Action Alert
Tell Congress to Renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: bit.ly/47BCL7g
#healthcareheist
Tell Congress to Renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits: bit.ly/47BCL7g
#healthcareheist
“ All children need enough healthy food to eat, a safe home where they can sleep and a supportive environment in which to thrive, but the actions of our federal policymakers right now undermine these shared values.”
Read column by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social
Read column by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social
Public programs work to reduce child poverty – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau makes one thing clear: public programs work. Data from the 2024 Supplemental Poverty Measure show...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“ All children need enough healthy food to eat, a safe home where they can sleep and a supportive environment in which to thrive, but the actions of our federal policymakers right now undermine these shared values.”
Read column by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social
Read column by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social
Commentary on enhanced premium tax credits from the League's Fiscal Policy and Government Relations Director @rachelthewonk.bsky.social
Read full article: bit.ly/4oPCtAA
#healthcareheist
Read full article: bit.ly/4oPCtAA
#healthcareheist
November 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Commentary on enhanced premium tax credits from the League's Fiscal Policy and Government Relations Director @rachelthewonk.bsky.social
Read full article: bit.ly/4oPCtAA
#healthcareheist
Read full article: bit.ly/4oPCtAA
#healthcareheist
🔥New Statement
League calls on federal lawmakers to act now to prevent further harm to families, children and local economies.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4hMnSE0
#mileg #protectSNAP
League calls on federal lawmakers to act now to prevent further harm to families, children and local economies.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4hMnSE0
#mileg #protectSNAP
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🔥New Statement
League calls on federal lawmakers to act now to prevent further harm to families, children and local economies.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4hMnSE0
#mileg #protectSNAP
League calls on federal lawmakers to act now to prevent further harm to families, children and local economies.
Read full statement: bit.ly/4hMnSE0
#mileg #protectSNAP
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/4nzOEjW
1,855 children experiencing homelessness in Michigan are enrolled in Head Start, and an estimated 209 of those may lose services on November 1st due to the government shutdown. #StandForHeadStart
1,855 children experiencing homelessness in Michigan are enrolled in Head Start, and an estimated 209 of those may lose services on November 1st due to the government shutdown. #StandForHeadStart
Take Action
Speak up for Head Start! Email Your Members of Congress
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November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/4nzOEjW
1,855 children experiencing homelessness in Michigan are enrolled in Head Start, and an estimated 209 of those may lose services on November 1st due to the government shutdown. #StandForHeadStart
1,855 children experiencing homelessness in Michigan are enrolled in Head Start, and an estimated 209 of those may lose services on November 1st due to the government shutdown. #StandForHeadStart
🔥 New Statement 🔥
League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in response to the Trump administration’s pause on SNAP payments: bit.ly/3JENiqj
#mileg
League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in response to the Trump administration’s pause on SNAP payments: bit.ly/3JENiqj
#mileg
League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in response to the Trump administration's pause on SNAP payments – MLPP
For Immediate Release October 31, 2025 Contact: Mikell Frey mfrey@mlpp.org (517) 414-0497 League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in resp...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🔥 New Statement 🔥
League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in response to the Trump administration’s pause on SNAP payments: bit.ly/3JENiqj
#mileg
League applauds Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Senate for taking steps to support Michiganders in response to the Trump administration’s pause on SNAP payments: bit.ly/3JENiqj
#mileg
Enhanced tax credits make health coverage possible for thousands of Michiganders.
Yesterday, Protect MI Care coalition members met with Congressman Tom Barrett's office and presented a letter urging his support. Read letter: bit.ly/47grmuL
#healthcareheist #mileg
Yesterday, Protect MI Care coalition members met with Congressman Tom Barrett's office and presented a letter urging his support. Read letter: bit.ly/47grmuL
#healthcareheist #mileg
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Enhanced tax credits make health coverage possible for thousands of Michiganders.
Yesterday, Protect MI Care coalition members met with Congressman Tom Barrett's office and presented a letter urging his support. Read letter: bit.ly/47grmuL
#healthcareheist #mileg
Yesterday, Protect MI Care coalition members met with Congressman Tom Barrett's office and presented a letter urging his support. Read letter: bit.ly/47grmuL
#healthcareheist #mileg
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In this commentary from Monique Stanton with the Michigan League for Public Policy, she says the plan to let SNAP funding lapse is not only “unconscionable and unprecedented…it’s illegal.”
#SNAP #foodassistance
@michleague.bsky.social
#SNAP #foodassistance
@michleague.bsky.social
It’s unconscionable, unprecedented and illegal to let SNAP payments lapse this November • Michigan Advance
News that the Trump administration intends to let Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments lapse this November is deeply concerning as it will cause significant harm to the roughly 42...
michiganadvance.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In this commentary from Monique Stanton with the Michigan League for Public Policy, she says the plan to let SNAP funding lapse is not only “unconscionable and unprecedented…it’s illegal.”
#SNAP #foodassistance
@michleague.bsky.social
#SNAP #foodassistance
@michleague.bsky.social
Cutting healthcare for millions is a policy choice. #healthcareheist
Read the latest testimony from the League: bit.ly/47AVdOp
Read the latest testimony from the League: bit.ly/47AVdOp
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Cutting healthcare for millions is a policy choice. #healthcareheist
Read the latest testimony from the League: bit.ly/47AVdOp
Read the latest testimony from the League: bit.ly/47AVdOp
MYTH: The taxman is lurking, ready to put our job creators out of business with the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative.
SCARE TACTIC: This tax is a business tax.
SCARE TACTIC: This tax is a business tax.
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
MYTH: The taxman is lurking, ready to put our job creators out of business with the Invest in MI Kids ballot initiative.
SCARE TACTIC: This tax is a business tax.
SCARE TACTIC: This tax is a business tax.