Michigan House Democrats
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Trump promised to reduce grocery prices on his first day in office. Nearly 300 days later, prices have gone up. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table and now staring down the holiday season. House Dems will continue to fight for financial relief. 🧵
Under the Trump administration, there's fewer jobs, less opportunities and an economy that works only for the rich. House Dems are fighting to bring real relief and concrete solutions to help YOU.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Under the Trump administration, there's fewer jobs, less opportunities and an economy that works only for the rich. House Dems are fighting to bring real relief and concrete solutions to help YOU.
Medical debt is overwhelming. New state Senate bills would expand hospital financial assistance for anyone owing more than 30% of their income — this is what real solutions look like.
Michigan lawmakers introducing legislation aimed at reducing medical costs
Michigan lawmakers are proposing legislation they say will reduce medical costs for patients. The bills would strengthen rules for financial assistance programs in hospitals and remove medical debt fr...
www.michiganpublic.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Medical debt is overwhelming. New state Senate bills would expand hospital financial assistance for anyone owing more than 30% of their income — this is what real solutions look like.
Michigan’s economic growth is stalling — economists say Trump's high tariffs on auto parts, steel & aluminum are biting hard, driving up costs and risking jobs in our core manufacturing sector.
U.S. Growth Predicted Soon, Michigan Lag Due to Tariffs
The U.S. economy is expected to modestly grow over the next several quarters despite concerns about significant data release delays, the effects of
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Michigan’s economic growth is stalling — economists say Trump's high tariffs on auto parts, steel & aluminum are biting hard, driving up costs and risking jobs in our core manufacturing sector.
Michigan just made a huge leap in early education: more than 51,000 kids are now enrolled in the free Great Start Readiness Program. That’s not just educational progress, it also means major savings for parents on child care.
Enrollment in Michigan’s free pre-K program for 4-year-olds reaches new high - Bridge Michigan
State officials are touting the free pre-K program for 4-year-olds. Across the state, about 51,000 students are enrolled.
bridgemi.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Michigan just made a huge leap in early education: more than 51,000 kids are now enrolled in the free Great Start Readiness Program. That’s not just educational progress, it also means major savings for parents on child care.
House Dems believe Michiganders deserve real financial relief. We initiated the Working Families Tax Credit, putting hundreds back into the hands of eligible Michiganders. Let's not forget repealing the retirement tax and ending taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
House Dems believe Michiganders deserve real financial relief. We initiated the Working Families Tax Credit, putting hundreds back into the hands of eligible Michiganders. Let's not forget repealing the retirement tax and ending taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
Michiganders are feeling the pain. When your average person is struggling, and the people in charge seem out of touch, it's time for a different direction, not the same ol' song and dance from Trump and the GOP.
Voters feel Trump admin is hurting more than helping on the economy: poll
Over three-quarters of registered voters see the economy negatively, and a plurality feel that President Trump’s policies are doing more harm than good, a blistering new poll found.
nypost.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Michiganders are feeling the pain. When your average person is struggling, and the people in charge seem out of touch, it's time for a different direction, not the same ol' song and dance from Trump and the GOP.
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to honor the cultures, traditions and stories that have shaped this land for generations. Let's celebrate, learn and uplift Indigenous voices today, and every day.
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to honor the cultures, traditions and stories that have shaped this land for generations. Let's celebrate, learn and uplift Indigenous voices today, and every day.
To help with the affordability crisis, we need to value educators. Many teachers are working second jobs just to make ends meet. That's why House Dems backed a $203 million educator compensation boost, because when teachers succeed, our communities do too. #EdChat
Many teachers taking second jobs to make ends meet
About 40% of Michigan Education Association members say they need to take on a second job. Support staff seek out second jobs at similar rates.
www.ourmidland.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
To help with the affordability crisis, we need to value educators. Many teachers are working second jobs just to make ends meet. That's why House Dems backed a $203 million educator compensation boost, because when teachers succeed, our communities do too. #EdChat
#RuralHealthDay is a reminder that everyone deserves reliable health care regardless of zip code. We're committed to investing in health for all Michiganders, so we can foster healthy communities today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
November 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#RuralHealthDay is a reminder that everyone deserves reliable health care regardless of zip code. We're committed to investing in health for all Michiganders, so we can foster healthy communities today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Rural Health Day hits different when we're facing years of doctor shortages. Folks deserve care without driving hours for it. It's time to treat rural health like the priority it is.
Shortage of rural doctors won’t end anytime soon, report says • Michigan Advance
For at least the next dozen years, rural areas will continue to have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a report released Monday. The nonprofit Commonwealth F...
michiganadvance.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rural Health Day hits different when we're facing years of doctor shortages. Folks deserve care without driving hours for it. It's time to treat rural health like the priority it is.
On the heels of the holiday season, grocery prices just hit a new record, thanks to #TrumpsTariffs and bad Republican policy. Hardworking families are stretched thinner than ever, which begs the question: Who can afford to live in Trump's America?
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On the heels of the holiday season, grocery prices just hit a new record, thanks to #TrumpsTariffs and bad Republican policy. Hardworking families are stretched thinner than ever, which begs the question: Who can afford to live in Trump's America?
Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs won't help families gathered around the table this year. Grocery store prices are already baked in, and shoppers are still stuck paying more this holiday season.
Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year
Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs won't help families gathered around the table this year. Grocery store prices are already baked in, and shoppers are still stuck paying more this holiday season.
#TrumpsTariffs keep driving up the cost of basics like groceries, utilities and housing while families are left stretching every dollar. Inflation didn't just happen; Republicans in DC made choices, and working people are paying the price.
The number of households living paycheck to paycheck has risen. Why?
A new Bank of America Institute analysis reveals that more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#TrumpsTariffs keep driving up the cost of basics like groceries, utilities and housing while families are left stretching every dollar. Inflation didn't just happen; Republicans in DC made choices, and working people are paying the price.
Native women work nearly 11 extra months just to earn what white men made last year. That's not equal. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we're reminded why action matters. House Dems are fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions for all workers.
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Native women work nearly 11 extra months just to earn what white men made last year. That's not equal. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we're reminded why action matters. House Dems are fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions for all workers.
Survivors deserve the time and space to seek justice on their terms. Rep. @skeetownsnyder.bsky.social's bills give them a real chance to be heard and to hold those who harmed them accountable, no matter how long healing takes.
Bills would give sexual assault survivors more time to sue
Five bills now awaiting action in the Michigan House could reopen the courthouse doors for thousands of survivors of sexual assault who were told, long ago, that their time to seek justice had run ...
www.woodtv.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Survivors deserve the time and space to seek justice on their terms. Rep. @skeetownsnyder.bsky.social's bills give them a real chance to be heard and to hold those who harmed them accountable, no matter how long healing takes.
Spoiler alert: he didn't. And between his policies and the Republican-backed so-called Big Beautiful Bill, Michiganders are only getting more squeezed.
Trump Said He'd Cut Energy Prices in Half in 12 Months: Here's Where They're at Today
Nearly a year into his second term, here's what's happening with energy costs under Trump's administration.
finance.yahoo.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Spoiler alert: he didn't. And between his policies and the Republican-backed so-called Big Beautiful Bill, Michiganders are only getting more squeezed.
Every community is hurt by #TrumpsTariffs. Thanks to failed Republican economic policies, farmers are facing higher costs, exports are declining and everyday people are paying more at the store.
Whitmer-ordered report links Trump's tariffs to rising prices and slower growth across Michigan • Michigan Advance
A newly released multi-agency report from the state of Michigan warns that federal tariffs and retaliatory trade measures are driving up costs for families, homebuyers and workers across the state. The report, which was prepared following an executive d...
michiganadvance.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Every community is hurt by #TrumpsTariffs. Thanks to failed Republican economic policies, farmers are facing higher costs, exports are declining and everyday people are paying more at the store.
Good news for new families: the Rx Kids program is expanding to more communities across the state. This monthly support will help families cover essentials and give more babies a stronger start in life. That's what investing in our future looks like!
$500 monthly payments for new mothers: Rx Kids program expands to 6 new Michigan cities
The program offers $1,500 during pregnancy and six months of support after a child is born, regardless of family income level.
www.mlive.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Good news for new families: the Rx Kids program is expanding to more communities across the state. This monthly support will help families cover essentials and give more babies a stronger start in life. That's what investing in our future looks like!
We're wishing a happy and safe Opening Day to all the Michigan hunters headed out today!
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We're wishing a happy and safe Opening Day to all the Michigan hunters headed out today!
Every baby deserves a strong start, but not every family has the resources to make it happen. With Rx Kids spreading to more communities across Michigan using state budget funds, more families will have the necessities to grow strong kids.
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Every baby deserves a strong start, but not every family has the resources to make it happen. With Rx Kids spreading to more communities across Michigan using state budget funds, more families will have the necessities to grow strong kids.
Only a third of Americans think Trump is doing a good job when it comes to the economy. The rest? Well, we're not buying it, nor can we afford to. Folks are feeling the pinch, and we know who's to blame.
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults' opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the f...
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Only a third of Americans think Trump is doing a good job when it comes to the economy. The rest? Well, we're not buying it, nor can we afford to. Folks are feeling the pinch, and we know who's to blame.
Trump promised to reduce grocery prices on his first day in office. Nearly 300 days later, prices have gone up. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table and now staring down the holiday season. House Dems will continue to fight for financial relief. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Trump promised to reduce grocery prices on his first day in office. Nearly 300 days later, prices have gone up. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table and now staring down the holiday season. House Dems will continue to fight for financial relief. 🧵
We all know that actions speak louder than words. House Dems have been trying to pass transparency bills, like our BRITE Act, but Matt Hall and House Republicans don't want Michiganders to have access to what your government is up to. Why? 🤔
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We all know that actions speak louder than words. House Dems have been trying to pass transparency bills, like our BRITE Act, but Matt Hall and House Republicans don't want Michiganders to have access to what your government is up to. Why? 🤔
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. 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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. 🧵
We care about our veterans, which is why House Dems have introduced a bill package to help them with the foundational support they need to thrive, like combating veteran homelessness and expanding state-wide outreach for mental health, substance use and suicide prevention.
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We care about our veterans, which is why House Dems have introduced a bill package to help them with the foundational support they need to thrive, like combating veteran homelessness and expanding state-wide outreach for mental health, substance use and suicide prevention.