State Representative Sharon MacDonell

Securing funding for the first state-funded cricket field in Michigan remains one of my proudest accomplishments in office. I can't wait until cricket players from all over Michigan come to our community to play this fun, fast-growing sport. Here's to the next 25 years! #mileg

It was my honor to present a tribute to the Michigan Cricket Association USA, signed by Governor Whitmer
and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, congratulating them on their 25th anniversary! #mileg

I also introduced this resolution to raise awareness of a state resource that provides qualifying adoptive parents with cash and medical assistance. If you or a loved one might qualify, check out the Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Office today. #mileg

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This week I introduced a resolution declaring November as Adoption Month. People sometimes tell my husband and I that we're special because we adopted, but I disagree. The truth is that our daughters adopted us. They gave us the family we longed for and the life and love we cherish #mileg

Happening tomorrow! #mileg

The full text of the resolution is available here for all to read. Thank you to my sixteen House Democratic colleagues who stood with me in condemning Trump's attacks on our naturalized citizen neighbors.

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Unsurprisingly, the Republican-controlled House refused to adopt my resolution defending Michigan's naturalized citizens. After all, Speaker Hall defended a member of his caucus who claimed that Michiganders of non-European descend cannot be loyal to the US. #mileg #resist

My district is home to thousands of naturalized US citizens from India, China, Albania, and Iraq, and I will not let the Trump regime insult or intimidate them. Thank you to my House Dem colleagues, as well as prominent naturalized citizens from my district, for joining me today.

Michigan is home to nearly 400,000 naturalized citizens. My home, Troy, is nearly 30% foreign-born. They worked and paid taxes for years before becoming citizens. They volunteer, vote, and hold elected office. They just want to live their lives and contribute to society. Is that too much to ask?

Vance says DOGE staffer who resigned after a report of racist postings should be brought back Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency should rehire a staff member who resigned after he was linked to social media posts that espoused racism.

This is par for the course for an administration whose allies use "H-1B" as a slur against Indian and Chinese Americans, both naturalized and native-born. VP @jd-vance-1.bsky.social believes that a staffer who posted "normalize Indian hate" deserves to keep his job.

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The political message of the memo is clear: if you look the "wrong way", or worship the "wrong way", or criticize the Trump regime, then you aren't a "real American". There is a target on your back. They want naturalized citizens to live their lives in constant fear that they might be next. #mileg

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually us...

Earlier this year the DOJ ordered its Civil Division to PRIORITIZE the denaturalization and deportation of naturalized citizens, including those who haven't been accused of a crime. Using the civil courts allows Trump to deport more naturalized citizens in less time.

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Today I am calling on the US Department of Justice to end their targeting and demonization of peaceful naturalized citizens. Naturalized citizens are NOT second-class citizens, and I will not stand idly by while the Trump administration tries to take away their rights. #mileg #resist

Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served. #VeteransDay

Today, we honor our veterans and their families who sacrificed for our country. Thank you to all who served. #VeteransDay

Trump and Republicans in Congress are using healthcare and hungry families as hostages during their government shutdown. Stop the political games, obey the courts, and fund SNAP now!! #mileg #resist #trumpshutdown

Michigan is home to 375,000 naturalized citizens - people who work hard, pay taxes, and love America so much they they left their country of origin to make it their home. I won't stand idly by while Trump persecutes and demonizes them. #mileg #resist

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My next community conversation will be on Saturday, November 15th at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center. I hope to see you there!

RSVP here!
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Thanks to pressure from Democratic governors, Trump has agreed to obey the law and fund SNAP throughout his shutdown. But he's only agreed to fund it at half its normal level, because he wants as many Americans as possible to starve while he builds his ballroom. #trumpshutdown #mileg

Washington Republicans are stopping SNAP benefits (aka the Food Assistance Program in Michigan) starting November 1.
If you need help, call 211 or visit one of these sites to find a food bank in your area:
mi211.org
forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
feedingamerica.org/need-help-fi...
#resist #savesnap

Before you visit a food bank, make sure you have your
🪪Valid photo ID
📄Proof of residence for all members of the household (bills, school paperwork, etc. - must have name and address)
🎂Date of birth for all members of the household

#mileg

Forgotten Harvest and Feeding America also help people in need find food. Links here:

forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
feedingamerica.org/need-help-fi...

Michigan 211 Need help with food, housing, or paying utility bills? Need help with a community disaster? Just call, text, or search online to find help.

Trump's pause of SNAP payments takes effect on Saturday, Nov 1st. If your benefits will be impacted, call 2-1-1 or go to their website to find the nearest food banks to you: mi211.org

#mileg

Her legacy will live on every time a family visits the Jeanne M. Stine Community Park in the heart of the city. I offer my sincerest condolences to her family and many friends.

I am deeply saddened to learn that Jeanne Stine, Troy's beloved former mayor, passed away yesterday. Mayor Stine served her community for decades and made history as the first woman to be elected Mayor of Troy.

But we all know this is not a long-term solution. Trump and Republicans in DC must end the government shutdown and #SaveSNAP!

If you're a Metro Detroit resident affected by the SNAP pause, there are private food banks in the area that might be able to assist you. I've linked one of them here.
pantrynet.org

Republicans in Washington are taking advantage of the government shutdown - which they started - to take food off the tables of 1.3 MILLION Michiganders. #mileg

The great @staterepsteph.bsky.social and I agree on 99% of things, but here's where we disagree: U of M is winning tomorrow night!! #GoBlue

Happening tomorrow. I hope to see you there! #mileg www.facebook.com/share/1QXbzu...