Michigan League for Public Policy

The legislature goes on recess this week, so we're ready for a little game of "Lame Duck Duck Goose"! Here are the priorities we're chasing after during this lame duck session. #mileg #lameduck #publicpolicy https://lnkd.in/e7KQuyeH

Chris White of RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER (ROC) UNITED, INC. joined our President & CEO Monique Stanton to speak out on the importance of fair wages for all. Check out their column in today's issue of The Alpena News https://lnkd.in/gyTEjhui

👀 Attention Teambuilders and Fundraisers 👀 The League is seeking its first Chief Development Officer! This position is for a community-minded individual who can lead a team and has a proven track record in fundraising. ⏰Apply before October 11, 2024 🔗 Link to full job description: https://lnkd.in/gFnzCV7N #hiring #opentowork

Have you done a deep dive into the latest #KidsCount in Michigan Data Profiles yet? We've got dozens of data points for each of Michigan's 83 counties, as well as major regions and cities! See how kids are doing in your community, and learn how we can help all kids and families in our state to thrive. https://lnkd.in/eAfD9bMU

Join us on Mondays at noon for a legislative and policy update. This week, we'll be discussing our new 2024 Kids Count Data Profiles with our Kids Count in Michigan Policy Director, Anne Kuhnen!

Yesterday we were proud to host our Champions for Kids event to celebrate the launch of our 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles. Inspiring speakers, powerful calls to action, and a room full of people dedicated to kids in Michigan? That’s a recipe for a great day. Thanks to all who took part in the event, especially our Champion for Kids award winner Angelique Power, our guest speaker Christina Wood, our panelists Portia Roberson, Beverly Walker-Griffea, PhD, Alicia Guevara Warren and Michael Cassidy, and our moderator Shelley Irwin.

Join us Mondays at noon for a legislative and policy update!

Join us on Mondays at noon for a legislative and policy update. Monday, July 15: We'll be joined by League Fiscal Policy and Government Relations Director Rachel Richards to discuss details in the state budget agreement!

Have you registered yet? Champions for Kids is happening on August 21 in Lansing. 👍 Celebrate the release of the 2024 Kids Count in Michigan data. 👍 Enjoy lunch and networking with leaders, experts and advocates from around the state. 👍 Hear from panelists like Portia Roberson, Leslie Williams Boissiere, Alicia Guevara Warren and moderator Shelley Irwin about how we can improve outcomes for kids and young adults in Michigan. 👍 Help us honor the incredible Angelique Power with the 2024 Champion for Kids Award for her work to elevate the voices and needs of kids and young adults in our state. 👍 Get an advance copy of our latest Kids Count in Michigan report. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/eRZApBSD

Check out our president & CEO Monique Stanton on the latest episode of MichMash to get the highlights on the 2025 state budget passed in #mileg last week. And check out our statement here: https://lnkd.in/ebF4fpYU