Michigan’s Children communicates with policymakers and public agencies in a variety of ways, including testimonies, correspondence with legislators on key issues, and public comments on state and federal plans and regulations. Below you will find transcripts and copies of our various interactions with public officials and public agencies.
2024
House Labor Committee (4/24)
Support for HB 5461 and retirement benefits for child care professionals
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (4/24)
Support for increased funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services in FY2025 State Budget
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (4/24)
Support for increased funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services in FY2025 State Budget
Michigan Joint House Committee: House Labor Committee, Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Economic Development, and Lifelong Learning (3/24)
Support for greater role of state government in funding child care
2023
House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee (6/23)
Support for HB 4676, 4677, 4678
House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee (5/23)
Support for HB 4085, 4086, 4087
2022
Federal Reforms Needed to Address Child Care Crisis (7/22)
Reconciliation Sign-On Letter
House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee (6/22)
Support for HB 6140 and 5756
Testimony for Increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit (5/22)
Michigan Senate Finance Committee
Opposing Misguided Tax Cuts (3/22)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer