For Immediate ReleaseDec. 16, 2020 Contact:Alex Rossmanarossman@mlpp.orgCell: 517-775-9053 House’s bipartisan action on juvenile record legislation will help Michiganders move on from childhood mistakes LANSING—The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the Michigan House of Representatives’ passage tonight of Senate Bills 681 and 682 to improve juvenile record expungement and confidentiality. The statement can be attributed to Michigan League for Public Policy President […]
Month: December 2020
Home is essential to healthy communities and a healthy democracy
Every November is Homeless Awareness Month in Michigan, and this year it was especially important. As the COVID-19 crisis and the presidential election crisis have converged, it’s become clear that home is essential to health—not just for our bodies but also for our democracy. As Governor Whitmer’s proclamation of Homeless Awareness Month noted, more than […]
Michigan data show families with children struggling during COVID crisis, unemployment impacting other areas of security and mental health
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 14, 2020 Contact: Alex Rossmanarossman@mlpp.org 517-775-9053 New Annie E. Casey Foundation Report Finds Families in Michigan and Across 50 States Struggling with Hunger, Housing, Health Insurance and Mental Health LANSING, Mich.—An average of 62% of Michigan households with children have lost employment income since March 13, 2020, according to Kids, Families and […]
Senate steps up to protect struggling residents from water shutoffs
For Immediate ReleaseDec. 12, 2020 Contact:Alex Rossmanarossman@mlpp.org517-775-9053 Senate steps up to protect struggling residents from water shutoffs Bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 241 will establish a moratorium on water shutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic LANSING—The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage tonight of Senate Bill 241 to […]
For Immediate Release Dec. 12, 2020 Contact: Alex Rossman arossman@mlpp.org 517-775-9053 Senate steps up to protect struggling residents from water shutoffs Bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 241 will establish a moratorium on water shutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic LANSING—The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage tonight of […]
Senate keeps momentum up on criminal justice, passes reforms to improve access to occupational licenses
For Immediate ReleaseDec. 10, 2020 Contact:Alex Rossmanarossman@mlpp.org517-775-9053 House Bills 4488-4492 open up employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals LANSING—The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage today of the Good Moral Character Reform Package, House Bills 4488-4492. The statement can be attributed to Michigan League for Public Policy External […]
Senate moves important justice reforms to improve economic security, racial equity
For Immediate ReleaseDec. 10, 2020 Contact:Alex Rossmanarossman@mlpp.org517-775-9053 Mandatory sentencing, driver’s license suspension reforms pass nearly unanimously LANSING—The Michigan Senate passed two important criminal justice reform packages this morning to eliminate mandatory sentencing for a variety of offenses (House Bills 5844 and 5854–5857) and rein in and reduce driver’s license suspensions for offenses not related to […]
Is a for-profit college your best choice?
This column originally appeared in The Alpena News on December 9, 2020 During this time of coronavirus, quarantining and work shutdowns, you may be thinking about getting a postsecondary credential that leads to a higher-paying job. While this is often a good idea, you should use caution if you are considering an in-person or online […]
Child care financing reform is a critical next step for Michigan families and the economy
Introduction The worldwide COVID-19 crisis raised awareness of both the importance of child care to the state’s economy and the fragility of child care businesses. Child care providers were struggling to make ends meet for their businesses long before COVID-19 shut many down, and those that remained open could manage only with an infusion of […]
2020 Lame Duck Watch List
Updated Dec. 1, 2020 During the Lame Duck session, advocacy is more important than ever. While it is important for people to speak out against bad policies that may arise, it is equally important to help push good proposals over the finish line. Any legislation that is not fully passed by both the House and […]