Mikell Frey
@mikellfrey.bsky.social
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During today's press conference urging Congress to renew the enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) that keep health care affordable and accessible, State Representative @emilydievendorf.bsky.social shared an urgent message:
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
During today's press conference urging Congress to renew the enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) that keep health care affordable and accessible, State Representative @emilydievendorf.bsky.social shared an urgent message:
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"The federal Child Tax Credit is one of the most important tools we have in reducing childhood poverty, strengthening the economic security of families and helping children to grow up healthy and strong."
Read the latest column from President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social : bit.ly/4lFIZb8
Read the latest column from President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social : bit.ly/4lFIZb8
Millions of children left behind by federal Child Tax Credit – MLPP
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August 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"The federal Child Tax Credit is one of the most important tools we have in reducing childhood poverty, strengthening the economic security of families and helping children to grow up healthy and strong."
Read the latest column from President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social : bit.ly/4lFIZb8
Read the latest column from President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social : bit.ly/4lFIZb8
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Medicaid isn’t just a policy. It’s a lifeline. In rural counties across our state, more than 1 in 5 residents rely on it. Cutting it would not only devastate families, it would destabilize entire communities and systems.”
Commentary from @monique-stanton.bsky.social w/ @michleague.bsky.social
Commentary from @monique-stanton.bsky.social w/ @michleague.bsky.social
Destructive federal budget bill harms real Michiganders • Michigan Advance
In late June, hundreds of people gathered in the shadow of the Capitol in Lansing for a Protect MI Care vigil to show the importance of Medicaid and the lives of the 2.6 million Michiganders who rely ...
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July 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Medicaid isn’t just a policy. It’s a lifeline. In rural counties across our state, more than 1 in 5 residents rely on it. Cutting it would not only devastate families, it would destabilize entire communities and systems.”
Commentary from @monique-stanton.bsky.social w/ @michleague.bsky.social
Commentary from @monique-stanton.bsky.social w/ @michleague.bsky.social
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League President & CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social spoke today at the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee hearing, where she shared opposition to federal reductions to Medicaid. Full testimony: bit.ly/3SCC6eL
#Medicaid #Michigan #MiLeg #ProtectMiCare
#Medicaid #Michigan #MiLeg #ProtectMiCare
June 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
League President & CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social spoke today at the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee hearing, where she shared opposition to federal reductions to Medicaid. Full testimony: bit.ly/3SCC6eL
#Medicaid #Michigan #MiLeg #ProtectMiCare
#Medicaid #Michigan #MiLeg #ProtectMiCare
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What does the data say about child well-being in Michigan? Download the @annieecaseyfdn’s 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to see where progress is happening — and where there’s more work to do. bit.ly/25DataBook-BS
2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book
Explore the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health and family/community…
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June 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What does the data say about child well-being in Michigan? Download the @annieecaseyfdn’s 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to see where progress is happening — and where there’s more work to do. bit.ly/25DataBook-BS
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League denounces passage of U.S. House budget bill that puts Michiganders’ lives on the line to give major tax breaks to the wealthy
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League denounces passage of U.S. House budget bill that puts Michiganders’ lives on the line to give major tax breaks to the wealthy – MLPP
For Immediate Release May 22, 2025 Contact: Laura Millard Ross lauramr@mlpp.org (517) 281-1084 League denounces passage of U.S. House budget bill that puts Michiganders’ lives on the line to give majo...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
League denounces passage of U.S. House budget bill that puts Michiganders’ lives on the line to give major tax breaks to the wealthy
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On the Hill on behalf of @michleague.bsky.social fighting for federal nutrition programs. Hunger is a policy choice! #SNAPMatters #HandsOffSNAP #FoodIsMedicine #WIC #TEFAP #hungerpc25
May 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
On the Hill on behalf of @michleague.bsky.social fighting for federal nutrition programs. Hunger is a policy choice! #SNAPMatters #HandsOffSNAP #FoodIsMedicine #WIC #TEFAP #hungerpc25
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The next few hours are critical. We need your help.
Please share our action alert to drive as many messages to Congress as possible during this crucial window!
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/42HCdvm
💯 Get the facts: bit.ly/4mHLXhl
📕 Read latest press release about the bill: bit.ly/3S6o9W9
#protectmicare
Please share our action alert to drive as many messages to Congress as possible during this crucial window!
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/42HCdvm
💯 Get the facts: bit.ly/4mHLXhl
📕 Read latest press release about the bill: bit.ly/3S6o9W9
#protectmicare
Take Action - Protect MI Care
Your voice matters. Fill out this form to contact your lawmakers.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The next few hours are critical. We need your help.
Please share our action alert to drive as many messages to Congress as possible during this crucial window!
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/42HCdvm
💯 Get the facts: bit.ly/4mHLXhl
📕 Read latest press release about the bill: bit.ly/3S6o9W9
#protectmicare
Please share our action alert to drive as many messages to Congress as possible during this crucial window!
🔥 Take action: bit.ly/42HCdvm
💯 Get the facts: bit.ly/4mHLXhl
📕 Read latest press release about the bill: bit.ly/3S6o9W9
#protectmicare
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Medicaid is essential. It's the foundation of health care in Michigan, with more than 2.6 million people. Cutting Medicaid means terminating health care for people all across Michigan.
@michleague.bsky.social @protectmicare.bsky.social
#Medicaid
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#Medicaid
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Stanton: Don't let Washington cut Medicaid
Don’t let Washington cut Medicaid
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May 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Medicaid is essential. It's the foundation of health care in Michigan, with more than 2.6 million people. Cutting Medicaid means terminating health care for people all across Michigan.
@michleague.bsky.social @protectmicare.bsky.social
#Medicaid
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#Medicaid
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MLPP participated in a press conference in support of earned paid sick time protections for working Michiganders.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
February 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
MLPP participated in a press conference in support of earned paid sick time protections for working Michiganders.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lawmakers and statewide advocacy organizations urged #mileg to let the earned paid sick time protections take effect this Friday as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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"Let the planned wage increases and paid sick time take place. Operate from a position of generosity and humanity. Watch how it benefits your business."
Great piece by a successful restaurant owner in Michigan.👏
Great piece by a successful restaurant owner in Michigan.👏
Opinion: Why restaurant owner supports scheduled wage increases, paid sick time www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen... via @bridgemi.com
Opinion | Why restaurant owner supports scheduled wage increases, paid sick time | Bridge Michigan
Suppressing worker wages strikes me as shortsighted. I know firsthand the benefits of fairly compensating my staff.
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February 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Let the planned wage increases and paid sick time take place. Operate from a position of generosity and humanity. Watch how it benefits your business."
Great piece by a successful restaurant owner in Michigan.👏
Great piece by a successful restaurant owner in Michigan.👏
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Don’t fall for the hype.
Polls show support for increasing the minimum wage & earned sick time is increasing.
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Polls show support for increasing the minimum wage & earned sick time is increasing.
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Poll finds bipartisan support for increasing Michigan’s minimum wage and paid sick leave benefits michiganadvance.com/2025/01/23/p...
Poll finds bipartisan support for increasing Michigan’s minimum wage and paid sick leave benefits • Michigan Advance
A majority of Michiganders, including Republicans, support changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws set to take effect next month, per a 2024 state Supreme Court ruling. That’s ac...
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January 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Don’t fall for the hype.
Polls show support for increasing the minimum wage & earned sick time is increasing.
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Polls show support for increasing the minimum wage & earned sick time is increasing.
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Gov. Whitmer’s budget includes many solid investments in Michiganders, anticipated federal cuts underscore the importance of centering people’s critical needs #mileg
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February 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Gov. Whitmer’s budget includes many solid investments in Michiganders, anticipated federal cuts underscore the importance of centering people’s critical needs #mileg
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bit.ly/416Wdpp
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Nearly 1.5 million births across the U.S. were covered by Medicaid. Funding cuts could devastate children’s futures. Protect Medicaid. Call your member of Congress at 866-426-2631!
February 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Nearly 1.5 million births across the U.S. were covered by Medicaid. Funding cuts could devastate children’s futures. Protect Medicaid. Call your member of Congress at 866-426-2631!
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Want to learn more about the role of Medicaid in rural America? Join @momsrising.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social @campaign4kids.bsky.social
When: Wednesday Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: @momsrising.bsky.social
#MedicaidMatters #RuralHealth #WellnessWed
When: Wednesday Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: @momsrising.bsky.social
#MedicaidMatters #RuralHealth #WellnessWed
January 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Want to learn more about the role of Medicaid in rural America? Join @momsrising.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social @campaign4kids.bsky.social
When: Wednesday Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: @momsrising.bsky.social
#MedicaidMatters #RuralHealth #WellnessWed
When: Wednesday Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Where: @momsrising.bsky.social
#MedicaidMatters #RuralHealth #WellnessWed
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As we face more threats each day, and as confusion grows around the nation, the League will continue to fight to protect Michiganders. One priority: Making sure all Michiganders have access to high-quality healthcare. #protectmedicaid #protectourcare #ACA bit.ly/40FTQt8
@protectourcare.org
@protectourcare.org
Potential Medicaid cuts spark concern for rural and low-income Michiganders
Children, infants, rural communities and seniors are some of the groups Protect Our Care Michigan say will be negatively impacted by Medicaid funding cuts.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As we face more threats each day, and as confusion grows around the nation, the League will continue to fight to protect Michiganders. One priority: Making sure all Michiganders have access to high-quality healthcare. #protectmedicaid #protectourcare #ACA bit.ly/40FTQt8
@protectourcare.org
@protectourcare.org
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League opposes Michigan legislation weakening minimum wage, earned paid sick time michiganadvance.com/2025/01/27/l...
League opposes Michigan legislation weakening minimum wage, earned paid sick time • Michigan Advance
The Michigan League for Public Policy is deeply concerned about legislation that has already passed out of the Michigan House, which undermines a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court and seeks ...
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January 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
League opposes Michigan legislation weakening minimum wage, earned paid sick time michiganadvance.com/2025/01/27/l...
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League condemns executive actions that undermine civil rights, threaten harm to marginalized groups: mlpp.org/league-conde...
January 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
League condemns executive actions that undermine civil rights, threaten harm to marginalized groups: mlpp.org/league-conde...
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HOUSE VOTES TO WEAKEN PAID SICK TIME + MINIMUM WAGE.
“We remain strongly opposed to and deeply concerned about HBs 4001 and 4002 and any legislation that seeks to strip minimum wage and earned paid sick time protections away from working Michiganders." #MILEG
See full statement: bit.ly/4h6fQEJ
“We remain strongly opposed to and deeply concerned about HBs 4001 and 4002 and any legislation that seeks to strip minimum wage and earned paid sick time protections away from working Michiganders." #MILEG
See full statement: bit.ly/4h6fQEJ
League strongly opposes minimum wage, earned paid sick time legislation that passed out of the Michigan House today
For Immediate Release January 23, 2025 Contact: Laura Ross lauramr@mlpp.org 517-281-1084 League strongly opposes minimum wage, earned paid sick time legislation that passed out of the Michigan House t...
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January 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
HOUSE VOTES TO WEAKEN PAID SICK TIME + MINIMUM WAGE.
“We remain strongly opposed to and deeply concerned about HBs 4001 and 4002 and any legislation that seeks to strip minimum wage and earned paid sick time protections away from working Michiganders." #MILEG
See full statement: bit.ly/4h6fQEJ
“We remain strongly opposed to and deeply concerned about HBs 4001 and 4002 and any legislation that seeks to strip minimum wage and earned paid sick time protections away from working Michiganders." #MILEG
See full statement: bit.ly/4h6fQEJ
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⏰Take Action⏰ #mileg
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are considering weakening paid sick time and minimum wage, harming over a million hardworking people in our state. bit.ly/ProtectMIWorkers
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are considering weakening paid sick time and minimum wage, harming over a million hardworking people in our state. bit.ly/ProtectMIWorkers
January 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
⏰Take Action⏰ #mileg
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are considering weakening paid sick time and minimum wage, harming over a million hardworking people in our state. bit.ly/ProtectMIWorkers
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are considering weakening paid sick time and minimum wage, harming over a million hardworking people in our state. bit.ly/ProtectMIWorkers
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There is a lot of talk about the tipped minimum wage in Michigan. Let's not forget about the rascist origins of the tipped minimum wage.
#mileg #minimumwage
From our partners at @epi.org
"Tipping is a rascist relic & modern tool of economic oppression"
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#mileg #minimumwage
From our partners at @epi.org
"Tipping is a rascist relic & modern tool of economic oppression"
www.epi.org/publication/...
Tipping is a racist relic and a modern tool of economic oppression in the South: Rooted in Racism and Economic Exploitation: Spotlight
Summary: This spotlight details the racist history of tipping, federal and state policy governing tipped work, and the experience of tipped workers in the economy—both nationwide and in the South. Acr...
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January 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There is a lot of talk about the tipped minimum wage in Michigan. Let's not forget about the rascist origins of the tipped minimum wage.
#mileg #minimumwage
From our partners at @epi.org
"Tipping is a rascist relic & modern tool of economic oppression"
www.epi.org/publication/...
#mileg #minimumwage
From our partners at @epi.org
"Tipping is a rascist relic & modern tool of economic oppression"
www.epi.org/publication/...
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More on why the League opposes House Bills 4001 and 4002: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
January 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
More on why the League opposes House Bills 4001 and 4002: mlpp.org/wp-content/u...
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Improvements to unemployment insurance are silver lining for lame duck cloud michiganadvance.com/2025/01/13/i...
Improvements to unemployment insurance are silver lining for lame duck cloud • Michigan Advance
The year 2024 didn’t end with the bang many in Lansing hoped it would. Instead, any bang was more like a car engine backfiring: a lot of noise and potentially damaging. The drama and pageantry of Mic...
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January 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Improvements to unemployment insurance are silver lining for lame duck cloud michiganadvance.com/2025/01/13/i...