New Michigan Democratic Majority
By MUUSJN on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Introduces New Bills That Address Six Issues
MUUSJN Has HIstory of Advocating for Three of Them
Dear Friends:
January 11th was the first day of the new Michigan legislature. On January 12th, Democrats wasted no time introducing House and Senate versions of six bills that address social and economic justice issues. Our statewide justice network has a history of advocating for three of these issues.
For more information about these bills and their sponsors, click HERE.
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
MUUSJN has been advocating for the repeal of a 1931 anti-abortion law that’s still on the books — in spite of adoption of the Reproductive Freedom for All ballot proposal. Two bills were introduced that would repeal parts of the 1931 law that makes it a crime for women to get an abortion.
LGBTQ+ RIGHTS
Legislation to expand the Elliot- Larsen Civil Rights Act to include anti-discrimination protections for people based on their sexual oriention or gender identity. In 2020, MUUSJN supported a ballot proposal to amend this civil rights act that would have extended protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT
The new bills would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low income working families from 6% up to 30% of the federal rate. Last year, MUUSJN agreed to work for this goal in 2023 and joined a statewide EITC coalition.
If you haven’t aleady done so …
Click HERE to find the name and contact information for your State Senator and your state Representative.
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