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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
Stay tuned for a recap blog about our press conference with MI Attorney General Dana Nessel on🔥Monday 11/24🔥: mlpp.org/blog/
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Stay tuned for a recap blog about our press conference with MI Attorney General Dana Nessel on🔥Monday 11/24🔥: mlpp.org/blog/
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
"I don’t know what’s more important than people having the ability to eat." - Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"I don’t know what’s more important than people having the ability to eat." - Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel
Terrell Couch of Mothering Justice speaks about mamas in Michigan who are doing all they can to take care of their families amid federal cuts.
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Terrell Couch of Mothering Justice speaks about mamas in Michigan who are doing all they can to take care of their families amid federal cuts.
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
🔥 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
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
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
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
Lastly, this is a pumpkin-spice-friendly household that ALSO believes in #InvestinMIKids. For more information, visit investinmikids.org.
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lastly, this is a pumpkin-spice-friendly household that ALSO believes in #InvestinMIKids. For more information, visit investinmikids.org.
We should’ve guessed it too! Who shivers in their boots at quality education, affordable housing and health of the job market? All of which can be improved by a healthy stream of tax revenue. The recent gains for education are important, but they don’t erase decades of disinvestment. #mileg
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We should’ve guessed it too! Who shivers in their boots at quality education, affordable housing and health of the job market? All of which can be improved by a healthy stream of tax revenue. The recent gains for education are important, but they don’t erase decades of disinvestment. #mileg
FACT: A small portion of the richest business owners will have to pay the surcharge on their incomes. The vast majority of small businesses will not.
So, as it turns out underneath the big “monster” facade was just Steve from spin class – who is actually a great guy once you get to know him.
So, as it turns out underneath the big “monster” facade was just Steve from spin class – who is actually a great guy once you get to know him.
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
FACT: A small portion of the richest business owners will have to pay the surcharge on their incomes. The vast majority of small businesses will not.
So, as it turns out underneath the big “monster” facade was just Steve from spin class – who is actually a great guy once you get to know him.
So, as it turns out underneath the big “monster” facade was just Steve from spin class – who is actually a great guy once you get to know him.
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.
According to the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social National 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Michigan ranked 22nd in health. A contributing factor? 97% of kids have some form of health insurance. #kidscountmi
Read @michleague’s policy recommendations for accessible health care: sholink.to/2025databook
Read @michleague’s policy recommendations for accessible health care: sholink.to/2025databook
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
According to the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social National 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Michigan ranked 22nd in health. A contributing factor? 97% of kids have some form of health insurance. #kidscountmi
Read @michleague’s policy recommendations for accessible health care: sholink.to/2025databook
Read @michleague’s policy recommendations for accessible health care: sholink.to/2025databook
#mileg
The League's @rachelthewonk.bsky.social and affected health care consumers testify about the pending harm that will come with the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of this year: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
The League's @rachelthewonk.bsky.social and affected health care consumers testify about the pending harm that will come with the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of this year: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#mileg
The League's @rachelthewonk.bsky.social and affected health care consumers testify about the pending harm that will come with the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of this year: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
The League's @rachelthewonk.bsky.social and affected health care consumers testify about the pending harm that will come with the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of this year: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn
#CareNotCuts
🔥New Statement🔥
"This shutdown isn’t politics as usual, and it certainly doesn’t show true American leadership."
- Monique Stanton, President and CEO
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4pKrvxz
"This shutdown isn’t politics as usual, and it certainly doesn’t show true American leadership."
- Monique Stanton, President and CEO
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4pKrvxz
October 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🔥New Statement🔥
"This shutdown isn’t politics as usual, and it certainly doesn’t show true American leadership."
- Monique Stanton, President and CEO
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4pKrvxz
"This shutdown isn’t politics as usual, and it certainly doesn’t show true American leadership."
- Monique Stanton, President and CEO
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4pKrvxz
🤔 How are young people doing in your county?
💯 Get the facts: sholink.to/2025countyprofiles
#KidsCountMI
💯 Get the facts: sholink.to/2025countyprofiles
#KidsCountMI
September 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🤔 How are young people doing in your county?
💯 Get the facts: sholink.to/2025countyprofiles
#KidsCountMI
💯 Get the facts: sholink.to/2025countyprofiles
#KidsCountMI
💡 Did you know?
One in four children in Michigan lives in a household that spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. Read the League’s policy recommendations for Michigan’s family economic security: sholink.to/2025databook
#KidsCountMI #mlpp #mileg
One in four children in Michigan lives in a household that spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. Read the League’s policy recommendations for Michigan’s family economic security: sholink.to/2025databook
#KidsCountMI #mlpp #mileg
September 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
💡 Did you know?
One in four children in Michigan lives in a household that spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. Read the League’s policy recommendations for Michigan’s family economic security: sholink.to/2025databook
#KidsCountMI #mlpp #mileg
One in four children in Michigan lives in a household that spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. Read the League’s policy recommendations for Michigan’s family economic security: sholink.to/2025databook
#KidsCountMI #mlpp #mileg
As the deadline to pass a state budget is disappearing further into the rearview mirror, now is the time to prioritize the needs of our youngest residents: sho.link/2025databook
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
As the deadline to pass a state budget is disappearing further into the rearview mirror, now is the time to prioritize the needs of our youngest residents: sho.link/2025databook
Federal budget cuts are not the only risk to a vibrant future for children in Michigan. The continued failure to pass a state budget threatens to deepen these harms. #mlpp
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Federal budget cuts are not the only risk to a vibrant future for children in Michigan. The continued failure to pass a state budget threatens to deepen these harms. #mlpp
While the pandemic era saw incredible investment from 2020 to 2024 to help kids, families and young adults cope with disruptions, state and federal policy in 2025 has reversed course in a big way: sholink.to/2025stateprofile
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
While the pandemic era saw incredible investment from 2020 to 2024 to help kids, families and young adults cope with disruptions, state and federal policy in 2025 has reversed course in a big way: sholink.to/2025stateprofile
TLDR: The League has published its #KidsCountMI Data Book, featuring pro-kid policy recommendations based on the latest trends in child well-being. You’re welcome.
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
TLDR: The League has published its #KidsCountMI Data Book, featuring pro-kid policy recommendations based on the latest trends in child well-being. You’re welcome.