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Vanessa Kiefer
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Comms for MI House Dems 🏛️ I umich '24 💙💛
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We're committed to #BuildingPeopleUp, while the other side wants to tear us down. We joined hundreds of Michiganders at the state Capitol for the 50501 movement to #BuildTheResistance. Democracy is not a spectator sport.
February 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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What would happen if you skipped weeks of work? That’s exactly what the House GOP just did in Lansing. And that’s after they voted no or skipped votes over 32,000 times this session michigandems.com/release-mich...
RELEASE: Michigan Republicans Bailed on Their Constituents over 32,000 Times This Year - Michigan Democratic Party
As House Republicans skip out on their jobs as the legislative sessions end, it begs the question: how often have they abandoned Michiganders? LANSING — With the coming close of the legislative sessio...
michigandems.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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We’ve passed great bills today like HB6034 “Freedom to Read” and HB6058 to cap health insurance costs for teachers. #wherearetherepublicans
December 14, 2024 at 1:01 AM
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In no other job can you walk off and expect to have it when you return. Where are you Michigan House Republicans? #MILeg
December 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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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.
December 13, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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Michigan House Republicans just walked out off the job to hold a press conference instead of staying to vote on important legislation supporting hardworking Michiganders.

We have work to do and I hope they will come back and do their job.
December 13, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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During today's invocation, I called on my colleagues to put aside ambition and work for the good of all Michiganders. Instead, House Republicans chose politics over duty and walked out. I stand with my House Democratic colleagues in continuing to #PutPeopleFirst by fighting for vital legislation.
December 13, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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On one of the last remaining days to vote on legislation before the end of the year, House Republicans have walked off the floor and are refusing to vote. Democrats are in the chamber and doing the work, because we will never stop #PuttingPeopleFirst
December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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This week, Gov. Whitmer signed Rep. @votepenelope.bsky.social and @staterepsteph.bsky.social's legislation banning the open carry of firearms where ballots are being cast or counted, making our election workers and democracy. www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Whitmer signs bills restricting firearms at Michigan polling places, vote counting centers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation restricting guns at election locations in Michigan. Republican lawmakers uniformly opposed the bills.
www.freep.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:01 PM
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This curriculum is about ensuring that every student sees themselves in the story of our country and is equipped to build a more inclusive future.

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State legislators introduce bills to require inclusive history lessons in schools - WDET 101.9 FM
Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons.
wdet.org
December 4, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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Water bills have continued to rise for many Michiganders, and we have a bipartisan, comprehensive solution to help make those water bills more affordable across the state. Let's get it done. #mileg #wateraffordability

michiganadvance.com/2024/12/03/l...
Lawmakers push for action on revamped water affordability bills during lame duck session • Michigan Advance
On Monday, lawmakers from both the House and Senate joined with local government officials, and representatives from the Area Agency of Aging Association of Michigan, Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community ...
michiganadvance.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:53 AM
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Thank you to the members of End Gun Violence Michigan for supporting our fight to #EndGunViolence. This week, Rep. Felicia Brabec and I spoke in committee to support our bill package, ensuring that guns surrendered to law enforcement officers will be properly disposed of.
December 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Freedom of speech includes the freedom to read. Follow the link to read about the bills I’m working on to protect libraries.
Proposed Michigan law would shield LGBTQ books from being pulled off library shelves
A West Michigan library was effectively defunded by voters in 2022 amid a campaign against LGBTQ materials on the library’s shelves.
www.mlive.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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It’s really important that we stand up, unified, wipe the dust off, and get ready to put our strongest foot forward. Let’s go!
Q&A: Meet Democratic House Minority Leader Elect Ranjeev Puri and his plans for 2025
Democratic state lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have selected a new slate of leadership to help them navigate next year’s legislative session.
gandernewsroom.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:40 PM