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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Sen. Elissa Slotkin expands early education initiatives and offers federal agency assistance

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Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot

Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot

Senator Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan's 7th District since replacing Mike Bishop in 2019, recently took to social media to discuss her efforts and services available for constituents. Her posts addressed developments in education and offered assistance for handling various federal administrative issues.

On April 16, 2025, Slotkin highlighted a positive development stating, "This development is a win-win. It will have a direct impact on training future early educators and expand access to families across the region."

In the same vein, she emphasized the importance of accessible and affordable childcare, sharing, "One of the issues that impacts families most is access to affordable early education and childcare options. That’s why I helped secure funding for the expansion of the MSU Child Development Lab to Lansing’s Eastside." The expansion is aimed at increasing childcare availability for families in Lansing's Eastside, while also enhancing training facilities for future educators.

Additionally, Slotkin assured constituents of assistance with federal agencies, by stating, "Remember, if you or a member of your family needs assistance with federal agencies like the VA, Social Security, or Medicare — my team and I can help. Call: (202)224-4822 or visit https://t.co/52dNsSxEeG"

Senator Elissa Slotkin, age 46, is originally from New York City and graduated with a BA from Cornell University in 1998. She currently resides in Lansing, Michigan, maintaining a strong focus on regional issues and constituent services.