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The Michigan League for Public Policy is a state-level institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all. linktr.ee/MichLeague

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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💯 Michigan, get the facts! Michigan’s current tax system maintains and worsens racial inequities. 🤔 How can tax policies contribute to racial inequities? While tax policies are often considered “race-neutral,” they can deepen existing inequities when they ignore racial bias and discrimination.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thank you, #ironcountyreporter, for highlighting recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program! #saveSNAP #mileg
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Michigan school districts, food pantries feel SNAP cut ripple effect ahead of cost shift to states - Iron County Reporter
Across Michigan, school districts, food pantries, legal aid groups and nonprofits are preparing for another change in the distribution of SNAP benefits. Starting Oct. 1, states are required to pick up...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Important reading from commongroundmedia.bsky.social on the strain that Michigan families are facing right now💻 #mileg #policyoverpolitics
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Why Michigan families are struggling to meet basic needs
Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to healthcare are straining Michigan families. Experts point to policies and programs that could help.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔥Quick Read: Michigan school districts, food pantries feel SNAP cut ripple effect ahead of cost shift to states #mileg
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Michigan school districts, food pantries feel SNAP cut ripple effect ahead of cost shift to states • Michigan Advance
Across Michigan, school districts, food pantries, legal aid groups and nonprofits are preparing for another change in the distribution of SNAP benefits.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📉Don’t get caught with last season’s data. We analyze labor trends in Michigan, so you don’t have to! Read the report: mlpp.org/labor-day-snapshot/ #mileg #economicsecurity
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The 2026 Kids Count Data Profiles reveal progress and setbacks for Michigan’s children. As Kids Count Senior Data Analyst Jay Cutler notes, “policy failures have left children…more food insecure, worse academically.” There is time to turn these trends around. Read blog: bit.ly/4cUW6UC #mileg
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Better policy for Michigan’s youth starts with better data – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. If we want to guarantee that Michigan’s youth are thriving, then we need greater investment in their education, their health and their...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New ‘Kids Count’ data shows drop in college readiness, education participation among young adults michiganadvance.com/2026/09/18/n...
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New ‘Kids Count’ data shows drop in college readiness, education participation among young adults • Michigan Advance
Advocates for children and young adults from across the state gathered in Lansing on Thursday as the Michigan League for Public Policy released a new report aimed at measuring the health, wealth and e...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you to our 2026 Champion for Kids Award reciepients Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH), our generous sponsors, presenters and expert panel. 🔍 Visit data profiles: bit.ly/4iGSoBH 💻 Read the report: bit.ly/4AkgDff #mileg #Champs4Kids
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🔥New Fact Sheet: Protect Head Start from Federal Threats #mileg #ece #MIeducation
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THE STAKES ARE HIGH: PROTECT HEAD START – MLPP
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Get to know our 2026 Champions for Kids panel moderator, Amy Zaagman! Amy is the executive director of Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, leading with strategic vision, deep policy expertise, and a passion for advancing equity and outcomes for families across the state.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
TLDR: An effective system should make accessible, reliable legal pathways the foundation of immigration policy rather than treating them as a limited exception to an enforcement-driven approach. #mileg #mlpp
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🔥 New Blog: Invest in MI Kids reboot Education Policy Analyst Alexandra Stamm offers insight on the commitment required to carry this work forward: bit.ly/4ylz4OY #mileg #mlpp
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Invest in MI Kids reboot – MLPP
When the Invest in MI Kids (IIMK) campaign was launched in 2025, the goal was ambitious but clear: collect enough signatures to qualify for the November 2026 ballot. As strong supporters of the initia...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🔥Hot take: Instead of bringing school vouchers to Michign, we should prioritize "stable, rational policy that supports students and educators." Read more commentary from Tanner Delpier from Michigan Education Association: bit.ly/4gtSpr7 #mileg #K12education #MIeducation #ProtectPublicSchools
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Opinion | Facts point to need for federal voucher opt-out - Bridge Michigan
Michigan needs stable, rational policy that supports students and educators. At the very least, education policy should aim to promote the public good, not balkanize our institutions and segregate our...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
U.S. Department Secretary of Health and Human Services and current administration is proposing harmful rule changes to Head Start. Call Congress today: bit.ly/4c7Bw2X #ProtectHeadStart #mileg
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🔥 Presenting our 2026 Champions for Kids panelists 🔥 We're excited to share our panelists for our 2026 Champions for Kids Data Launch & Luncheon! Get more info on this not-to-be-missed event and reserve your seat now at bit.ly/2026Champs4Kids #Champs4Kids
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Most Americans support legal pathways for immigration, yet our current system continues to be dysfunctional and extreme. In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst Scott Preston explains how an effective system should be built upon accessible, reliable legal pathways: mlpp.org/restricting-...
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Restricting Legal Immigration Won't Fix America’s Immigration System – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. America’s immigration system is dysfunctional and, in the words of one federal judge, second only to the tax code in its complexity. F...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The League's fiscal year 2026-2027 state budget analysis is now available! We're celebrating some wins in the budget, but there are areas where it missed the mark in centering the needs of Michiganders. #mileg Check out our analysis here: mlpp.org/2027-state-budget-analysis/
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 21/08/2026
COMMENTARY from Scott Preston, senior policy analyst with @michleague.bsky.social who says America’s immigration system may be “dysfunctional and, in the words of one federal judge, second only to the tax code in its complexity,” but “It doesn’t have to be this way.”
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Restricting legal immigration won't fix America’s immigration system • Michigan Advance
America’s immigration system is dysfunctional and, in the words of one federal judge, second only to the tax code in its complexity. For decades, presidential administrations and members of bipartisan...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
5 Reasons Michigan Should Opt-out of Federal School Vouchers #mileg
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Michigan League for Public Policy on Instagram: "🚨Michigan must opt-out of the federal school voucher program. Governor Whitmer’s time in office might be coming to a close at the end of the year, but...
6 likes, 0 comments - michleague on August 20, 2026: "🚨Michigan must opt-out of the federal school voucher program. Governor Whitmer’s time in office might be coming to a close at the end of the year...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
TLDR: The League is excited for the release of the updated Youth and Young Adult Report, which is a relatively new area of research for Kids Count. #mileg #mlpp #KidsCount2026
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🔥 New Blog Because of the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," more than 145,000 Michiganders are feeling the loss of benefits SNAP. Senior Policy Analyst Julie Cassidy says it's time for lawmakers to put families over billionaires: bit.ly/4bUAMy1 #mileg #saveSNAP
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Michiganders are going hungry in the wake of federal food assistance cuts – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. Just over a year after passage of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), Michigan families are feeling its harm. The fede...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Have you ever wanted to know more about the people behind the research and data here at the League? Get to know us a bit more in our Five Fast Facts series! Today: Five Fast Facts with our Kids Count Policy Director, @annekuhnen.bsky.social
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Five Fast Facts: Anne Kuhnen – MLPP
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🗓️ Registration is open for the 2026 Champions for Kids Luncheon When: Thursday, September 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m Where: Lansing📍 Register today: bit.ly/2026Champs4Kids #mileg #KidsCountMI
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🔥 Hot take 🔥 Michigan's youngest constituents are worth investing in. #mileg
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Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions – Model D
Michigan legislature’s FY 2027 state budget includes a much needed $1.45 million increase for Early On.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🔥New Blog: Raising state revenues is essential to protecting vital services for Michiganders #mileg #statebudget
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Raising state revenues is essential to protecting vital services for Michiganders – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. State policy and budget leaders have finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2026-2027 state budget, and, while it contains some important inve...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today we celebrate 61 years of Medicaid! #marchformedicaid Today we joined community partners of the @protectmicare.bsky.social on the state Capitol grounds where we heard from healthcare professionals, advocates and Medicaid beneficiaries on why Medicaid matters to them. #mileg
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🏆61 years ago, Medicaid was created as a promise that people will be able to receive the care they need. Now, Medicaid is under threat. Join us on July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol to celebrate 61 years of Medicaid and advocate for its future. #ProtectMICare #mileg
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March For Medicaid · Michigan Families For Fair Care
Join us on July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol to celebrate 61 years of Medicaid and advocate for its future. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicaid in...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🔥 New Blog Today we’re pleased to feature a blog co-written by @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social, Education Policy Analyst at the League, and Steven J. Norton, Executive Director of Michigan Parents for Schools: bit.ly/4wiNXRu #ProtectPublicSchools #NoVouchers #MIeducation #mileg
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Public dollars belong in public schools – MLPP
We’re pleased to feature this blog co-written by Alexandra Stamm, Education Policy Analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, and Steven J. Norton, Executive Director of Michigan Parents for Sc...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Despite the positive impacts of early childhood funding on educational outcomes and maternal labor force participation, the state continues to underinvest in children during their earliest and most developmentally important years #mileg #ece #k12education
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Infants and toddlers in Michigan are being “shortchanged” – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. In 2023, for every public dollar spent on the education and care of a school-aged child in Michigan, only 23 cents were spent on a pres...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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Infants and toddlers in Michigan are being “shortchanged”
In 2023, for every public dollar spent on the education and care of a school-aged child in Michigan, only 23 cents were spent on a preschooler and just 8 cents were spent on an infant or toddler. This...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🔥Hot take: Asking questions in person will give you a much better sense of what your candidate stands for than the glossy mailers and yard signs will. We can help you prepare for those conversations. #askyourcandidates #mileg #2026election
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Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. The parades are over, the fireworks stands are packing up, and I’m really starting to regret multiple days of potato salad and ice cre...
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 13/07/2026
COMMENTARY from @michleague.bsky.social Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat michiganadvance.com/2026/07/13/k...
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Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat • Michigan Advance
The parades are over, the fireworks stands are packing up, and I’m really starting to regret multiple days of potato salad and ice cream as a standalone meal. But there’s still plenty to look forward ...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Commentary from Janice Hudson, a member of the Michigan NETWORK Advocates Team and formerly the League's senior health policy analyst. #mileg #mlpp
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Opinion | Michigan: Don’t remain silent on treatment of our immigrant neighbors - Bridge Michigan
We must continue to urge Congress to prioritize spending of our tax dollars on programs that promote the common good and that do not tear families and communities apart.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Do you know a Master of Social Work (MSW) student? #mlpp 🎓 The Beck Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an MSW program at a Michigan college or university. 💻 Apply before Friday, July 10, 2026: bit.ly/3yx8DfH
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Apply for the Beck Scholarship – MLPP
The Beck Scholarship is available each year to Master of Social Work (MSW) students who plan to use their social work degrees to improve the lives of people with low incomes in Michigan. Up to two $2,...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our Kids Count Policy Director Anne Kuhnen weighed in on the low wages that continue to contribute to Michigan's childcare workforce crisis and a new statewide wage pilot in this @commongroundmedia.bsky.social article by Brianna Nargiso #mileg #ECE
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Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms – Common Ground
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Rx Kids has already helped more than 12,000 families in nearly 50 urban, suburban and rural communities across Michigan during pregnancy and infancy. But that progress is now at risk. Take action now and tell Michigan leaders to keep supporting Rx Kids: bit.ly/SupportRxKids #mileg #mlpp
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ACTION ALERT - Tell Michigan Leaders: Thank You for Supporting Rx Kids — and Keep It Going
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Officials tout Kids Rx after early infant deaths drop nearly 50% in Flint
Boosters are crediting Rx Kids, the cash assistance program for new mothers, for its role in reducing neonatal mortality in Flint following its launch in 2024.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The League has put together a series of questions like this to help you while engaging with candidates this campaign season: mlpp.org/ask-your-candidates/ Issue areas include: ✔️ Taxes and Revenue ✔️Economic Justice ✔️Education Safety ✔️Jobs and Economy ✔️Healthcare ✔️Immigration ... and more! #mileg
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
💡Did you know? Michigan is leading with solutions for moms and babies. 🚨Take action now and tell Michigan leaders to keep supporting Rx Kids: bit.ly/SupportRxKids See less
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🔥New Blog: Five Fast Facts with the League's Visual Communications Specialist Audrey Matusz #mlpp
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Five Fast Facts: Audrey Matusz – MLPP
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 24/06/2026
COMMENTARY from the @michleague.bsky.social Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan michiganadvance.com/2026/06/24/c...
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Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan • Michigan Advance
At a time when hunger is on the rise in Michigan and food prices are skyrocketing, current federal threats to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutritio...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🚨Action Alert: Tell lawmakers to remove language that harms immigrant students #mileg
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Find Your Representatives - The Education Trust - Midwest
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
TLDR: The House passed a Farm Bill proposal in late April that fails to address the devastating cuts to SNAP. Supporters of the bill have claimed it will support farmers and strengthen agriculture. But farmers disagree. Learn more about the concerns of over 300 small to midsized farmers. #mileg
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Michigan children and families deserve better. #mileg Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social shares our data-backed concerns about Michigan House Bill 5727, which would put young workers at risk by eliminating our state's youth work permit system.
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Michigan House proposal would put young workers at risk – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. Recently the Michigan League for Public Policy shared deep concerns about a bill that would put young workers in our state at risk by ...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🗣️ Hey, Grand Rapids! 🗣️ The League invites you to join us for Grand Rapids Advocacy Boot Camp. Join the League for our Advocacy Boot Camp in person in Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 13th. 📲 Register before July 10: bit.ly/4vRQD7T #mlpp #mileg
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2026 Grand Rapids Advocacy Boot Camp Application
It’s never been more important to use your voice than it is now! Join us for an interactive and informative advocacy workshop designed to develop your knowledge and skills to strengthen your advocacy ...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Our Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social was interviewed about a bill designed to roll back the state’s youth work permit system. #mileg 💻Read full article: Michigan House bill could reduce state oversight of youth employment
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Michigan House bill could reduce state oversight of youth employment
A Michigan House bill would roll back the state’s youth work permit system and shift age verification to employers.
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
💯Opt-Out, Michigan! No Vouchers Phone Banking Help us get lots of folks to the info session because we are going to need to activate everyone to keep these vouchers out of Michigan. RSVP today to join us for phone banking throughout the month of June. #MichEd #MIEdJustice #mileg #k12education
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Opt-Out, Michigan! No Vouchers Phone Banking
Call Michigan community members to fight vouchers in Michigan!
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
League President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social notes in today's blog, the U.S. Senate has the opportunity to pass a Farm Bill that both helps farmers and alleviates hunger. "...it’s imperative that we speak up for the more than 1.4 million Michiganders who participate in SNAP." #mileg
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Harmful Farm Bill proposal would worsen food insecurity in Michigan – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Bridge Michigan. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Farm Bill proposal in late April that fails to address the devastating cuts made to the Supp...
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social highlights areas of progress, including improvements in some economic and family outcomes, while also showing continued challenges in education and health. Learn more at aecf.org/databook. #mileg #KidsCountMI
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MichLeague.bsky.social @michleague.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We are celebrating (and seriously contemplating) the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book 🤔 Read what League President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social thinks about education and economic wellbeing in Michigan: bit.ly/4ec22bB #mileg #KidsCountMI #KidsCount
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Michigan ranks 34th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy urges focus on supporting thriving kids and families; state continues to rank in the bottom 10 states for educatio...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET  Contact: Laura Millard Ross | lauramr@mlpp.org | 517-281-1084 Michigan ranks 34th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy...
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