Friday, November 7, 2014

We Did It! Governor Rick Snyder Signs FY 2013-2014 Budget With $1.28 Million New Dollars For Lead Abatement Efforts

Governor Snyder signed into law HB 4328 (now Public Act 59 of 2013), the general budget bill for FY 13-14, which includes $1,280,300 new dollars for lead abatement!

Congratulations to all of you for your hard work! This is a great first step in MIALSH’S efforts to keep all children lead-free!

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO THANK OUR HARDWORKING CHAMPIONS. TOGETHER WE WILL CONTINUE FIGHTING FOR LEAD-FREE FUTURES FOR MICHIGAN KIDS.

Many legislators and legislative staff supported efforts to increase funding, and should be thanked. But first, the following individuals deserve special thanks! As soon as possible, please send an email, letter, handwritten note or card to each of our biggest champions:

Senator Bruce Caswell, The Honorable Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Matt Lori, Rep. Thomas Stallworth, Rep. Robert VerHuelen, The Honorable Vincent Gregory, The Honorable John Moolenaar , The Honorable Roger Kahn, The Honorable David Hildenbrand, Mrs. Karla Ruest (formerly Garcia), Legislative Liaison, MI Department of Community Health, AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST: The Honorable Rick Snyder.