Hello, I’m State Representative Deb Kennedy from the 23rd District, which represents the townships of Grosse Ile, Brownstown, Huron, Sumpter and the cities of Woodhaven, Flat Rock, Rockwood and Gibraltar. Welcome to my Web site. I’m glad you visited and I hope you find the information here useful. If you ever have questions or concerns please feel free to contact my office, and while you're on the Web site be sure and sign up for my e-newsletter to learn what’s happening and where we can meet. Thank you again, and have a great day.
Sincerely,
State Representative Deb Kennedy
23rd House District
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School Aid deadline moved to June 1 to prevent future budget chaos— Nov 05, 2009LANSING – Wayne County lawmakers today voted for a plan that will restore $184 million in funding to schools and help ease deep cuts to education that could seriously impact Michigan's ability to prepare children for future jobs. ...
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Senate gutting of education, health care, public safety takes state in wrong direction— Oct 30, 2009LANSING – State Representatives Deb Kennedy (D-Brownstown) and Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) today said that although Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed the final state budgets to avoid a government shutdown, the overall budget takes Michigan in the wrong direction and is the result of the Senate's refusal to fund priorities such as education that will turn our state around. ...
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Plan will drive out-of-state waste haulers away, protect state's water, economy— Oct 29, 2009LANSING – House Democrats today unveiled a plan to stem the flow of Canadian and out-of-state trash into Michigan. ...
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Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections— Aug 26, 2009LANSING – Wayne County lawmakers today took a stand against elder abuse in Michigan by voting for the first wave of a package of bills that will strengthen consumer protections for seniors and increase penalties for those who financially exploit them. ...
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100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts— Aug 24, 2009LANSING – As unemployment hovers at 15 percent with 731,000 residents out of work, State Representatives Dian Slavens (D-Canton), Deb Kennedy (D-Brownstown) and Bob Constan (D-Dearborn Heights) today called on the State Senate to act immediately to extend unemployment benefits to Michigan's struggling workers. ...