Op-Ed
STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Applaud Sen. Slotkin’s Response to Trump’s Address
LANSING — After Trump concluded his address to a joint session of Congress, Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin spoke to Americans and Michiganders alike about a better vision for the country. With the conclusion of her remarks, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
“Tonight, Senator Elissa Slotkin offered an inspiring vision for the country in the face of a presidency that is tanking our economy and threatening our national security. In this unprecedented moment, Senator Slotkin is helping chart a way forward that puts working-class Americans front and center. She doesn’t just stand by — she stands up, speaks out, and fights for us all.
“Senator Slotkin leveled with the American people and reminded us what leadership looks like. While Trump fails Michiganders again and again, Michigan Democrats like Senator Slotkin will continue to be a model of leadership, fighting for a brighter future for all.”
-Michigan Democratic Party
STATEMENT: Matt Hall Creates Chaos, Republicans Vote to Defund Schools, Risk Jobs
LANSING, Mich. — Earlier today (3/6), Matt Hall and state House Republicans passed bills that would defund countless critical programs that Michiganders rely on every single day. With its House passage, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
“Today, Matt Hall and state Republicans voted to functionally shut down our state government and defund public education across the state, without any of the transparency he has been calling for. This sham budget would cut over 90% of the state’s general budget and defund schools, robbing 5 billion dollars from Michigan’s students.
“We should be asking – Matt Hall, why does every single Michigan public school student not deserve to have breakfast and lunch? Why are you risking the safety of children by cutting Child Protective Services? Why are you okay with food prices across the state rising thanks to cutting assistance to farmers?
“This is highway robbery at its finest, and Matt Hall isn’t even trying to hide it anymore. Michigan Republicans would be wise to stop following Hall’s lead — or they will all be out of a job in the next election.”
-Michigan Democratic Party