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Step Up! Fight Back!

Not just a slogan. What we all have to do. I want planning on running, but felt like it is my duty to run.

As I’m considering this opportunity, I’m interested in what you think. Let me know what you’d like to see in your next State Senator. Please get in touch with me here or at phil@philskaggs.com.

This is the fight of our lives, but I know we can save Michigan and America when we work together.

Employers who are repeat offenders or are liable for causing severe injuries or the death of a young person will be held accountable. This bill passed the House last year, but fell victim to the shenanigans of the lame duck session in December. I'm working to get it to the Governor's desk this year.

endanger our kids, and rob them of their educational opportunities (teenagers that work to long and too late into the night are not ready to stay alert and learn in high school the next day). The punishment for harming and exploiting children needs to fit the crime.

allowing young people to gain valuable life skills. This legislation truly was a win-win for everyone.

3. But, there's more work to be done. Which is why I reintroduced another bill in May to significantly increase penalties for unethical businesses that violate child labor laws,

In addition, because the system is now digitized and forms can be completed online, employers will be able to hire young people quickly (the old system led to frustrating delays) and get them on the job providing better service for customers, growing our economy, supporting their families, and

Now, state experts will be able to educate employers to they know how to follow our child labor laws and they'll be able to monitor workplaces for compliance so they can stop mistakes before they lead to tragedy.

I'm excited to let you know the bill passed last December and is now law. Our children are more safe.

2. The bill has may added benefits in addition to making sure law enforcement and experts know exactly where Michigan teenagers are working.

I was heartbroken and angrey to ready about broken backs, hands lost in meat grinders and young people forced to work in hazardous and dangerous conditions. So, I introduced House Bill 5594 to modernize the antiquated youth work permitting process for students, employers and schools.

I will always protect Michigan kids. I'll work every day to ensure our children are safe everywhere: in their schools, neighborhoods, and where they work.

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1. When news broke that Michigan children were being exploited at work in our community, I took action to protect our kids.