From 2000 to 2020, the population of citizens over 65 increased over 30%, and the number of people aged 85 and older in Michigan rose over 28%. Caring for our elders is an increasing concern and financial challenge for Michigan families. Seniors deserve the opportunity to live independently with dignity, and they deserve to have a wide range of quality options for living when they need assistan…

We all felt the desperation and uncertainty that came when thousands of people lost their jobs due to COVID, but no family should fear that they cannot afford to put dinner on the table for their kids, or provide for their future. The Michigan Democrats know that these problems hit Traverse City hard. Over 25% of Traverse City’s workforce was without a job when COVID hit. We’ve worked hard…

In Traverse City, there are children that need access to K -12 education. Every child deserves access to high quality education, no matter where they live. Here’s a look at the work done by Democrats that we helped elect and continue to support through the 2022 School Aid Budget: Provided $240 million over 3 years for additional school counselors, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in …

For far too long, our roads in Michigan have suffered from a systemic lack of investment under the previous administration. The American Society of Civil Engineers even gave Michigan a D+ on its infrastructure report card. The Michigan Dems know that unsafe roads lead to costly accidents. Poor road conditions are dangerous. Here’s a look at the initiatives supported by Democrats that we helped…

For way too long, our roads in Michigan have suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Michigan a D+ on its infrastructure report card. That’s embarrassing! The Michigan Dems know that unsafe roads lead to costly accidents. Poor road conditions are dangerous and deadly. Here’s a look at the initiatives supported by Democrats that we helped ele…