Rep. Mai Xiong

Opinion: The America my parents believed in is disappearing Michigan State Rep. Mai Xiong reflects on the fear Trump's immigration policies are causing for Michigan families.

"My father risked his life alongside American troops during the Vietnam War. He believed in the promise of this country...where opportunity didn’t depend on wealth or connections. Now, that promise is breaking." @MaiXiong.bsky.social gandernewsroom.com/opinion/trum...

Michigan House Republicans want to ban Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).

While 5 localities already approve the use of RCV in their local elections.

Shouldn’t we honor the decision of voters and local governments who’ve adopted ordinances to run their elections?

#rankedchoicevoting #elections #voting

While House Republicans continue to exert their personal religious views in hearings with no disregard for the separation of church and state, I will continue to ‘grandstand’ for ALL people, when it comes to addressing the real policy needs of women, children, and families.

Btw, I drafted and originally sponsored one of these bipartisan bills because I believe in providing options for parents in desperate situations —and saving lives.

Unfortunately, my bill was taken out of the package, and handed to a Republican member, by the House Speaker.

and “we have a system in this state that will give every access to a woman to end the life of her child but will not help to come alongside and save that baby and give her options.”

On her role at pregnancy centers:
“when I was a volunteer, we had moms to be as young as 14.”

We heard testimony from one of the Republican bill sponsors, who took this as an opportunity to suggest that

“We've made every convenience possible in the state of Michigan if you want to choose to have an abortion,”

…the WIC program, while not acknowledging the deep systemic issues and support needed for women to raise children. They then used the hearing to promote their personal religious views —an inappropriate use of a government meeting.

A 14-year-old child having a baby is not normal.

House Republicans took advantage of a committee hearing on a package of bills that would allow safety newborn devices to be installed in public buildings —to disparage access to women’s reproductive healthcare and…

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We are doing fine, even after you tried to intimidate, bully, and shame me.
Meanwhile, you are breaking the constitution, unlawfully withholding bills that would help provide affordable health insurance to the law enforcement officers you claim to be so grateful for.

Join me this #EarthDay and every day by honoring our planet through simple actions like keeping our parks, roads, and waterways clean.

Let’s do it for the next generation, and the one after that.

It’s a harsh reminder of the everyday impact we have on our environment and the responsibility we share to protect it.

We only have one Earth. It’s up to us to take care of it—not just today, but every day.

This #EarthDay2025 I’m reminded of what we leave behind:

Broken wires. Empty vape cartridges. Rusted car parts. Cigarette butts. Plastic wrappers. Shattered glass bottles.

These are just some of the things we picked up during our annual Road Cleanup. 🧵

“Alien land laws were unconstitutional decades ago and remain unconstitutional, impractical, and xenophobic today. Our nation has had a long, unfortunate history of anti-Asian sentiment that led to the exclusion of immigrants from certain countries like the 1881 Chinese Exclusion Act, barring people from becoming citizens, and prohibiting land ownership by Asian immigrants, like the California Alien Land Law of 1913. All of these policies were rightfully overturned many years ago and should not be revisited here in 2025.

“Our Constitution clearly protects property rights for Michiganders, and our civil rights laws protect individuals from discrimination based on national origin. House Bills 4233-4234 do nothing to help Michiganders struggling to afford a decent home or solve our housing crisis. In fact, these bills would make it harder for realtors to do their jobs, further xenophobia, create a logistical nightmare, and would absolutely be challenged quickly in court for being unconstitutional.”

Alien land laws were unconstitutional decades ago and remain unconstitutional, impractical, and xenophobic today.

@maixiong.bsky.social and I issued this statement on behalf of the APA Legislative Caucus regarding HB 4233-4. #mileg 🧵

A resolution passed by House Republicans undermines the Michigan constitution, preventing 9 bills passsed by both chambers to be presented to the governor #michigan #workersrights

This election has shown that no amount of money can buy votes and our judicial branch is the last line of defense in protecting our constitution. #michigan #publiceducation #workersrights #teachers #publicschool #employees #supremecourt

While many of my colleagues are on spring break, I’m out knocking doors, hearing from my constituents about their concerns: unjust cuts to public education, tariffs that hurt your pocket books, and the looming state budget. #michigan #education #tariffs #macombcounty #cityofwarren

I was proud to stand in solidarity today with my children's dedicated teachers, support staff, and administrators. Our children’s future depends on us standing up and fighting for them. I won’t back down.

At a time when schools are already facing record cuts, we must do everything in our power to ensure fair salaries for teachers, free breakfast and lunch for every child, transportation, full funding for at-risk students, and CTE.

We should be working to strengthen our schools, not stripping them of the resources that shape the future of our children.

Michigan relies on $550 million in federal funding to support critical school programs, and if that funding is slashed, our state’s education budget could take a devastating 10% hit.

Yet just two weeks ago, Michigan House Republicans voted to gut $5 billion from our School Aid Fund, while the current presidential administration actively works to dismantle the Department of Education.

As a mother of four young children in Michigan's public schools, I know firsthand that an attack on our education system is an attack on our families—and we will not stand for it.

This morning, thousands of educators, parents, students, and community leaders participated in a national “walk-in” to send a clear message to our government: protect our students and families.

#protectstudents #michigan @neatoday.bsky.social @meaonline.bsky.social

By upholding these values, we ensure that Michigan remains a place where all people can build a brighter future for their families.

Michigan was built by those who came here seeking safety, opportunity, and a better life. Our strength comes from our diversity, and our policies must reflect a commitment to welcoming those in need with open hearts and open minds.

From Ukraine to the Middle East, and the ongoing war in Gaza, we must work toward a future where every person, regardless of nationality or background, can live free from violence and fear.

We must continue to stand with Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty and freedom, while also recognizing the urgent need for peace and security for all people around the world.

To our Ukrainian neighbors —your struggle is not forgotten, and your contributions to our community are deeply valued.

Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, over 2,000 Ukrainian refugees have resettled in Michigan, many of them my constituents, now living in Warren, where a proud and resilient Ukrainian American community has continued to enriched our neighborhoods.

Michigan has long been a place of opportunity and refuge, and as elected leaders, we must remain committed to supporting all those who have sought safety here. The strength and perseverance of those fleeing war or persecution should humble and inspire us all. 🧵