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Slotkin Pushes to Examine Impact of Livestock Consolidation on Farmers, Ranchers, and Consumers

By Capitol News Report | Sep 5, 2023

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) is working to find new ways to support independent farmers by introducing the bipartisan Livestock Consolidation Research Act.

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Following Ag Roundtable, Slotkin Pushes for Crop Resiliency Research

By Capitol News Report | Aug 21, 2023

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) today introduced new legislation to expand research aimed at protecting Michigan agriculture and increasing yields for farmers.

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New Slotkin Bill Earns Widespread Support from Michigan Agriculture

By Capitol News Report | Aug 15, 2023

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) today introduced bipartisan legislation with widespread stakeholder support to bolster Michigan specialty crops

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Slotkin Introduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries

By Capitol News Report | Aug 7, 2023

In an effort to prioritize national security, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) is co-leading legislation to strengthen American food security by closely scrutinizing farmland purchases by foreign adversaries.

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Raise the Wage Act Reintroduced with Slotkin as Original Cosponsor

By Capitol News Report | Aug 1, 2023

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) joined House Democrats today to reintroduce the Raise the Wage Act.

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Slotkin Continues Push to Lower Prescription Costs with New Legislation

By Capitol News Report | Jul 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) is once again working to lower the cost of prescription drugs through new legislation that will prevent pharmaceutical companies from abusing the current patent process to maximize profits.

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Slotkin Advocates for Domestic Production of Critical Minerals

By Capitol News Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) on June 29, 2023, announced that she is co-leading bipartisan legislation to encourage domestic production of minerals critical to U.S. economic and national security by adding phosphate and potash – minerals used for the production of fertilizer – to the Department of Interior’s Critical Minerals List

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Slotkin Unveils Bill to Ease Pharmaceutical Shortages

By Capitol News Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act would empower the FDA to keep lifesaving drugs available

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Slotkin Reintroduces Bill to Support Families of Veterans Diagnosed with ALS

By Capitol News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Bipartisan Justice for ALS Veterans Act would remove barrier to critical benefits for families and survivors

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Slotkin Statement on Vote to Prevent Default

By Capitol News Report | Jun 12, 2023

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) released the following statement today on the vote to to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt

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Haslett BOE president says vote will 'elect two candidates to the vacancies on the ISD board on June 5'

By Capitol News Report | Jun 4, 2023

The upcoming Ingham Intermediate school district election was a topic of discussion at a recent Haslett Board of Education meeting.

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Harden shares success of 'One School, One Book' effort with Haslett Public Schools Board

By Capitol News Report | Jun 3, 2023

The Haslett Public Schools Board welcomed students and teachers from Murphy Elementary School at their meeting on May 22 to discuss a book program.

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Slotkin Unveils Legislation to Protect Military Members, Communities from PFAS

By Capitol News Report | May 29, 2023

The package of bills would support service members and communities exposed to PFAS and address contamination on military installations

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Superintendent of Lansing School District: Social media ‘causes quite a lot of harm to children’

By Capitol News Report | May 23, 2023

The Lansing School District will be involved in an ongoing lawsuit against social media platforms.

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'Junior board is a longstanding tradition here in Lansing,' says sponsor

By Capitol News Report | May 23, 2023

The Lansing School District Board of Education recently welcomed student sponsors to introduce officers from the district’s junior board of education.

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Lansing School district introduces new student development program: 'We could actually get 100 students a day utilizing tutoring services'

By Capitol News Report | May 10, 2023

The Lansing School district recently introduced a new program to boost student development in both academics and athletics.

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Chairperson of the Ebersole Foundation: 'We are proud to donate the property to Lansing School District'

By Capitol News Report | May 10, 2023

The Lansing Public School District has formally announced the donation of 80 acres of land to expand the Ebersole Center, a four-season environmental educational facility located in Wayland and operated by the school district.

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Lansing School District Board of Education approves two special education purchases

By Capitol News Report | May 10, 2023

The Lansing School District Board of Education approved a pair of purchases for the special education department during a May 4 meeting.

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Shuldiner: 'What I've been just so amazed by is how diverse Lansing is'

By Capitol News Report | May 10, 2023

The Lansing Public Schools Board of Education heard a presentation from Superintendent Ben Shuldiner at their May 4 meeting, which included information about programs and events going on at the school and ended in the vote to adopt J-Dubbs Bulldog at Sexton High School.

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Benavides on MTSS academic plan: ‘This goal in particular will carry us through to our 36-month benchmark’

By Capitol News Report | Apr 24, 2023

The Lansing School District board of education held a special study session meeting last week that focused on the progress and continued efforts to increase student proficiency, especially in their identified partnership schools.