“Capitol Comments” Member E-Newsletter Archive

MEA’s Capitol Comments e-mail newsletter keeps members informed about news and calls to action on legislative & political topics at their home email address.  For more information, please email publicaffairs@mea.org or call 517-337-5508.

• March 26, 2025 – March Madness PAC Drive // Catch up on latest during Spring Break
• March 13, 2025 – Sign petition calling for held bills to be presented by House // Protect Our Schools national townhall tonight // House GOP passes budget proposing 25% cut to schools
• March 3, 2025 – REMEMBER: Wear #RedForEd Tuesday // Victory in Senate lawsuit on hold-up of HB 6058
• February 12, 2025 – Labor files support of lawsuit // Governor releases 2025-26 budget recommendations
• February 3, 2025 – Michigan Senate sues House for withholding bills // “Stop playing politics with our lives” // Get involved!
• January 28, 2025 – Senate authorizes lawsuit against Speaker Hall to force presentation of health cost bill to governor
• January 13, 2025 – Urge Speaker Hall to comply with Constitution and present health insurance bill to Gov. Whitmer
• January 8, 2025 – Contact Gov. Whitmer to sign HB 6058
• January 2, 2025 – Madafferi in Detroit News: Reforming health insurance law will keep great educators in our kids’ schools
• December 16, 2024 – Act Today to Secure Passage of Health Care Cost and Pension Legislation
• December 4, 2024 – URGENT Call to Action on changes to restore affordable health care for public school employees
• November 1, 2024 – Why our fellow educators are volunteering during this final election push // There’s still time to vote early
• October 25, 2024 – Early voting starts tomorrow // “Game On For Our Students” Volunteer to make a difference in Election 2024
• October 10, 2024 – Join upcoming Game On educator walks for Election 2024 // Legislative updates – Key bills signed into law by Gov. Whitmer
• October 4, 2024 – MEA ‘Game On’ election event // In U.S. Senate race, straight-talking Slotkin is mission-driven // Join MEA for “Game On For Our Students” educator walks
• September 26, 2024 – Legislature passes retirement contribution elimination, supplemental mental health and safety funding
• September 9, 2024 – Game On For Our Students: Join us this Saturday morning // Watch Tuesday night’s debate with friends of Harris-Walz
• August 30, 2024 – Join us at 2024 Labor Day Parade in Detroit // Wednesday Grand Rapids event with NEA President Pringle // MEA member volunteers needed
• August 13, 2024 – Celebrate primary wins by giving to MEA-PAC // MEA makes state ed board recommendations // Absentee ballots for General Election
• August 2, 2024 – Remember to VOTE by Tuesday at 8 p.m. // Rochester unions seek positive change in picking strong school board slate
• July 3, 2024 – Madafferi: Mental health funding should be a top priority for legislators upon return // New Online Voter Guide available
• June 16, 2024 – Education funding proposal may move this week in House – Make your voice heard TODAY!
• June 11, 2024 – URGENT Call to Action on 2024-25 state budget
• June 5, 2024 – With budget negotiations ongoing, new report shows Michigan lagging on educator salaries // Member contest for NEA Election 2024 postcard design
• May 17, 2024 – Speak up for the education budget students, educators need // Higher education budget increases coming in budget negotiations // Join Coalition for Secure Retirement’s May 22 Lobby Day
• April 29, 2024 – State education budget proposals make strong, differing investments in students // Educators for Biden launch
• February 22, 2024 – Member activism off to strong 2024 start // Tuesday’s presidential primary: vote and volunteer // ARP spending by the numbers
• February 8, 2024 – Whitmer’s ‘game-changer’ budget proposal // Returning drivers’ ed to schools // How to increase salaries using state funds
• January 25, 2024 – State of the State features PreK-14 ‘game changer’ // Celebrating pension tax rollback
• December 19, 2023 – 2023 was a banner year for educators. Here’s how we did it.