It’s time for students to submit their FAFSA! Whether you're a high school senior or a returning college student, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial to unlocking grants, scholarships, and other forms of assistance that can...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently released the following statement highlighting new data from the U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics that ranks Michigan No. 3 in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest in percentage of workers added to the workforce, with a 2.6% growth in...
Dear Friend, Happy Fall! Amid crunchy leaves and crisp air, Michiganders are getting ready for a cozy, festive fall filled with apple picking, pumpkin patches, and outdoor fun. Whether you are exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore or enjoying a campfire in...
While living on Kearsley Park Blvd, across the street from Kearsley Park, just a hop, skip and a jump from Kearsley Street, I’ve often wondered where the name came from. Quite obviously it was someone’s name as nearly everything in Flint is named after someone,...
Dear Friend, Since taking office, I have worked across the aisle to ensure that Michigan supports the police officers, firefighters, medical professionals, and other first responders who work hard to keep us and our communities safe. That’s why we delivered the...
An interview with Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Nearly half of individuals who engaged in mass shootings (48%) leaked their plans in advance to others, according to the National Institute of Justice. The National Institute of Justice website also states of all...
Dear Friend, Yesterday, (April 13) I signed bills into law that will reduce gun violence and save lives. These commonsense laws will establish universal background checks for all firearm purchases and enact safe storage requirements. These long-overdue...
Congressman Dan Kildee recently introduced legislation to lower costs for Michigan families by addressing the high cost of insulin. Kildee’s legislation, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, would lower out-of-pocket costs for Americans with diabetes by ensuring no...
Recently I signed an expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act into law. The bipartisan expansion reaffirms and expands legal protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in state law, ensuring no one in Michigan can be fired...
Congressman Dan Kildee) announced on February 24 new federal grants to provide high-quality, affordable health care to Michigan children, families and seniors. The $11,940,869 in federal grants, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will...
Altogether, Congressman Kildee secured $35,348,085 in funding for 15 mid-Michigan community projects through this government funding package. The federal funding for local initiatives will support after-school and cultural enrichment programs for youth, small...
Last year, we made some game-changing investments in Michigan’s economy. We brought supply chains home, secured thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs, and continued leading the future of cars, chips, and clean energy. We continued expanding pathways to higher...
Congressman Dan Kildee will join House Democratic leadership by serving as co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in the 118th Congress. Kildee was nominated to serve in this leadership post by incoming House Democratic Leader Hakeem...
Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed her fourth balanced, bipartisan budget that makes historic investments in every community across Michigan. The budget includes $130 million for public safety; $6 billion to rebuild local roads, repair bridges, and improve...
The Voter Outreach Center is open from 1:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, for walk-in or phone assistance with voting issues or to pick up informational brochures. We are located in the Flint Development Center, 4121 Martin Luther King Avenue, Flint....
The upcoming Aug.2 primary election is only weeks away and, if this year is like most, we will have a light turnout for our summer election as voters are otherwise occupied with travel plans, cookouts, and staying cool. Yet this primary may be more important than...
The Summer Solstice occurs on June 21, indicating the start of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of...
Applications open for the bipartisan $365 million grant program to support childcare businesses and deliver $1,000 bonuses to thousands of childcare professionals. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the launch of the second round of the Child Care Stabilization...
Gov. Whitmer announced that students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs now have some extra time to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing and submitting a FAFSA is a...
Congressman Dan Kildee is working hard to provide resources to help our mid-Michigan community. We are proud to partner with community members and organizations like you. On January 21, tax season began! Taxes can be complex, especially with all the changes made to...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in honor of former state Representative Woodrow Stanley, who passed away at the age of 71 years. The flag-lowering...
Nearly $1 billion supplemental includes COVID testing for kids, rental assistance for families, safe water for communities, advocacy for nursing home residents, funds for law enforcement Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed HB 4398, a nearly $1 billion...
At their recent meeting the Michigan Civil Rights Commission passed a resolution calling for academic freedom and opposition to censorship in Michigan’s public schools. “Students have the right to a complete, accurate and truthful education, especially on issues...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recently to announce Michigan Strategic Fund support for Allegiant’s forthcoming operational base at Flint Bishop International Airport. Allegiant, which serves more than 130...
To help Michiganders ages 18 and older more easily access their immunization records, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched the Michigan Immunization Portal. Michigan adults with immunization records posted in the Michigan Care...
Legislation Would Maintain Constitutional Right to Abortion in America Congressman Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, has voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) to guarantee...
Recently Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged parents to file a federal income tax return if they haven’t yet done so, or use the Non-Filer Sign-up Tool in order to be eligible for federal Child Tax Credit payments. Payments to begin July 15 and will not affect public...
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today announced nearly $6.5 million in federal funding to be awarded to five local airports throughout the Fifth Congressional District to help offset the severe economic disruption...
Residents are eligible to receive discounts on internet service and devices. Lt. Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Michigan families to sign up for a new federal program to help lower the cost of high speed internet service, which...
On Tuesday, December 29, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bipartisan relief bill that the Michigan legislature passed after she urged them to provide support for Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses. The relief bill includes $55 million to...
