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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I’ve proven over my 3+ terms that I will vote for a good school aid bill regardless of what party sponsors it. This budget is not it. They say budgets mirror your values & priorities, this budget prioritizes smoke & mirrors & political games over student, safety, and achievement.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

In the House, we took up HJR-B, the Michigan version of the federal SAVE Act. This legislation could prevent tens of thousands of legal Michigan voters their ability to register to vote. The measure required a 2/3 majority yes votes and was defeated because House Dems stood strong and voted no.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Yesterday, I spent some time at Silver Springs Elementary in Northville with three fifth grade classes teaching how a bill becomes a law. I used Michigan’s “Hands-free” law of 2023 to give them a real life example. The kids asked great questions and I had a wonderful time.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Today, I alongside my colleagues, @ranjeevpuri.bsky.social and Reggie Miller, joined thousands of Western Wayne residents who showed up in a big way in Canton to make their voices heard. We lined the sidewalk along Canton Center and streets across the country to tell Donald Trump, #handsoff

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

A parade of individuals and organizations who parrot unsubstantiated claims about our elections and legislation that would create a modern day poll tax: the House Election Integrity Committee is off to a rough start.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We capped off a great March is Reading Month with stops at Hoover and Randolph Elementary Schools in Livonia. Thank you to all schools for welcoming me in to read to some awesome kids!

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

What a great evening for Northville! We Started Saturday night at the Northville Firefighters Charity Ball and ended at the Marquis Theater for Declan’s Dance.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Thank you to Secretary of State @jocelynbenson.bsky.social for joining us at the Plymouth Library to listen to and discuss the concerns of Michigan residents regarding the SAVE Act at the federal level as well as HJR-B currently in the Michigan House.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Yesterday, every single Michigan House Republican voted to cut $5,147,387.40 from the education budget and to defund higher education. But they don’t want you talking about that. That’s why they want you to focus on this.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Every Michigan House Republican just voted to defund our schools by over $5 billion.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We know because the right-wing think tank, Heritage Center keeps a database…and their data shows 68 cases of non-citizen voting dating back over 40 years. The question stands, how many thousands of Michiganders should lose their right to vote to make the GOP whole?

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

My explanation of my opposition to HJR-B: a resolution to require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. This destructive measure would absolutely create barriers to vote for legal voters and I will be voting no, both in committee, and on the House floor.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

At last night’s State of the State, I welcomed Northville City Councilman John Carter and his wife, Liz Carter as my guests on the House floor.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Long time listener, first time caller 🏆🤣

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We started our morning at Winchester Elementary in Northville to present our Teacher of the Month award to Emily Eckley. Ms. Eckley was nominated by one of her students because she is so helpful and always helps her students do their best! 🧵1/2

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We received our committee assignments today. I am honored to serve and work on the important issues that will be brought before them.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Today, I introduced a resolution to condemn the blanket pardons of those who carried out the J6 insurrection attempt. They not only assaulted police officers, but attempted to overthrow democracy itself. The chaos coming out of DC is not good for Michigan, let alone, America.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

My district has 100’s of local restaurants, and notably the downtowns of Northville & Plymouth. We are home to restaurants, workers & owners alike. Changes do need to be made here, but I cannot support a bill that eliminates sick leave And lowers the floor on minimum wage.

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A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan | Bridge Michigan

House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Last week, @govgretchenwhitmer.bsky.social signed HB 5231-5234 and my bill, HB 5269. These bills increase transparency for charter schools. These bills were the first measure of transparency for charter schools in a generation.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Today, we reflect on and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We have officially begun the 103rd Legislature. It is an honor beyond words to serve the residents of Plymouth, Northville, and Livonia.

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Detroit Lions @detroitlions.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Back. To. Back.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Third term stats: 🖊️ 8 bills signed into law, with one more headed to the Governor’s desk. 💰 Over $6.3 million in funds secured for local projects and services. ✅ 0 missed votes It’s an honor to serve the residents of Livonia, Northville, and Plymouth.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

House Democrats were in the minority for 12 years and as a caucus we showed up to work through the end, no matter how much we disagreed with what was being voted on. Republicans have been the minority for 2 and just went home.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Yesterday, Plymouth City Commissioner Nick Moroz and I had the opportunity to talk with Daisy Scouts from Isbister Elementary about what we do as elected officials. The girls asked great questions!

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I received this in the mail today. I’m looking forward to serving my fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives!

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Today was one of my favorite annual traditions. Every year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I am a guest in Ms. Bennett’s AP Government classes at Plymouth High School. Today, I spoke to six classes. The students asked really thoughtful questions about my job as a legislator. It was a great day!

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

In 2023, we enshrined Affordable Care Act protections into our state law. This means that no matter what happens at the Federal level, in Michigan, essential benefits, those with preexisting conditions, and young people until the age of 26 on their parents’ insurance will be covered.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

One of the public acts of this term that I’m most proud to see is Michigan’s hands-free law. By banning cell phone use while driving, we’ve seen accidents reduced and lives saved. Big thank you to my friend, @marimanoogian.bsky.social for her work on this and so glad this got across the finish line.

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Matt Koleszar @mkoleszar.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Last week, my bill, HB 4849, known as “Queenie’s Law,” passed the House Agriculture committee. We are one step closer to ending needless, painful experiments on dogs at Michigan’s public institutions.

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