Senator Veronica Klinefelt

“Emergency funding exists for exactly this kind of crisis. If the reality of 42 million Americans going hungry, including 1.4 million Michiganders, isn’t an emergency, I don’t know what is. It is cruel, inhumane, and illegal to hold back emergency reserves while families struggle to put food on the table. I want to be clear: this is a choice the Trump Administration is making, but I will continue doing everything in my power to ensure the federal government does not turn its back on the people it is meant to serve," said Attorney General Dana Nessel. Read more at mi.gov/agnews Image: volunteers at a food bank

@miattygen.bsky.social Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other AGs & 3 governors today in filing a lawsuit against the USDA & its Sec. Brooke Rollins for unlawfully suspending SNAP, which helps more than 40M Americans buy food, due to the ongoing fed govt shutdown. ➡️ go.mi.gov/OlZAV1238

Emergency funding exists for exactly this kind of crisis. If the reality of 42 million Americans going hungry, including 1.4 million Michiganders, isn’t an emergency, I don’t know what is.
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Happy First Responders Day, Michigan! Bravery deserves backup — and this year’s budget delivers. We made critical investments in the equipment, training, and resources our first responders need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit

BREAKING: The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Speaker Matt Hall’s attempt to block nine bipartisan bills from the governor has failed. This ruling is clear: no one, especially no politician, is above the Constitution.

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Whitmer ceremonially signs road funding bill Gov. Whitmer took the opportunity to speak publicly to what she saw as wins from the budget process during stops in Flint, Clinton Township, and Kalamazoo.

"Every community deserves safe, reliable infrastructure they can count on. With this ongoing annual investment, we are working to ensure that all our roads — from major highways to neighborhood streets — are being maintained." - Senator Veronica Klinefelt

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for Science Lab updates, and Clintondale Community Schools to secure $1,000,000 for much needed flooding repairs.

This year’s process was mainly focused on safeguarding important services in the wake of federal cuts.

I will share more of my thoughts on the budget process in the days to come.

🧵This was a very lean budget year, but I was able to secure some badly needed infrastructure improvements and firefighter equipment.

I am proud to have worked with Matt Sahr and the MPFFU to secure $130,000 for the City of Eastpointe firefighters, Roseville Community Schools to secure $800,000

Wishing a peaceful Yom Kippur to all those celebrating!

Michigan State Sen. Klinefelt (D) calls out Sen. Bellino (R) after he blames the left for Charlie Kirk's assassination:

"We just had a state rep in in Minnesota murdered by somebody. You don't hear us standing up here and saying, 'the radical right, the radical right, the radical right.'"

Happy Rosh Hashanah! May this new year bring rest, joy, and peace to you and your loved ones. Shanah Tovah!

House Republicans love to tout cutting "waste, fraud and abuse," but do they know how these cuts will affect everyday Michiganders?

It’s been 24 years since the deadliest terror attack in our nation’s history, which took nearly 3,000 lives and injured thousands more. We will never forget the horror and tragedy we felt as a nation on September 11, 2001, but everyday, we work to rebuild as a stronger, more united America.

The House GOP budget is nothing more than a copy-cat of Trump's big ugly bill for Michigan - slashing billions of dollars from services people rely on every day. Michiganders deserve a budget that helps them thrive, and we won't stop fighting until we reach a deal that accomplishes that goal.

Thank you Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp. for giving me a tour of your facility! The work you are doing is so important for the community.

Thanks Senator Camilleri and team for joining us in Roseville today!☀️

Great conversations at our event tonight! Thanks to everyone who came.

I was excited to be part of the groundbreaking event of the modernizing of the Fraser industrial corridor. I will keep fighting to invest locally 🚧

Talking with our neighbors in Eastpointe today ☀️

We’ve been lucky to have so many wonderful interns in our office.

Our current interns, Pavi and Satyam, have been 2 more great additions to our team, helping us reach residents door to door and work on policy!

To our interns past and present — thank you!

Anthony: Michigan needs a 'people-first' budget As Senate Appropriations Chair, my top priority has always been crafting a budget that puts people first.

The MI Sen Dems passed a budget months ago that puts Michiganders first, making critical investments in what matters most - you.

We remain ready to negotiate a good deal for Michiganders with the House. Read more from Appropriations Chair, Sen. Sarah Anthony: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

Team Klinefelt out in your neighborhood! ☀️

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎇

Cooling centers Cooling centers

See below for a list of local cooling centers to stay cool in the heat! ☀️☀️

Team Klinefelt is out in the community to hear what issues are most important to you! Be sure to say hi 👋🏼

My comments in Health Policy Committee regarding the Trump Administration's plan to cut health care:

Gun violence touches every corner of Michigan. This month, we remember those we have lost, we raise our voices, and we continue building on the work Senate Dems remain dedicated to - ensuring that every Michigander can live safely and free from gun violence.

Today, we take time to honor our fallen heroes. Let us always remember that freedom is not free. 🇺🇸

Every day the House Republicans continue to block the bills we passed to help Michigan corrections officers is another day they're forced to go without the retirement security they deserve.

Enough is enough. Send the damn bills.

Thank you for coming out to our Community Conversation last night!

We’ve got one more event tonight — a tele town hall with Governor Whitmer at 6:15pm. You can rsvp on our website SenatorKlinefelt.com

Smart budgets lead to a smart future for Michigan, and Senate Democrats are spending smart this budget season. We're investing in our most crucial resource, our kids, with record funding for students and big investments in school safety, literacy programs, and support for teachers.