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Rep. Alexander: Michigan National Guard Urged to Assist in Crisis at Southern Border
State Rep. Greg Alexander has joined a call for the deployment of Michigan National Guard members to assist with the crisis at the southern border, specifically in Texas. In a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Alexander emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "The United States has a logistical and humanitarian crisis currently underway at our southern border in Texas."The letter highlights the need for Michigan to extend support during times of national distress, pointing out the severe consequences the crisis is having on the entire nation. Alexander stressed...
Meerman calls on Legislature to fund safety measures for all students equitably
State Rep. Luke Meerman, who chaired the House School Safety Task Force last term, expressed his disappointment after the Senate Appropriations Committee omitted certain school safety and mental health funding for non-public schools in the new state budget proposal. Meerman emphasized the importance of ensuring safety in all educational settings, regardless of the type of school attended, to protect the well-being of students, teachers, and staff members."Every child deserves a safe learning environment regardless of the type of school they attend. Ensuring safety in all...