Senator Paul Wojno

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! Today, we come together to celebrate our freedom, our history, and the incredible spirit of our nation. Whether you're enjoying a BBQ with family, watching fireworks light up the sky, or are taking a moment to reflect on our great country, remember to stay safe and enjoy this Independence Day!

Animals offer so much love and comfort to Michiganders’ everyday lives — they deserve to be protected from abuse and neglect. Today, the Michigan Senate passed my legislation with Senator Dayna Polehanki that will allow us to make much-needed improvements to our state’s bond-or-forfeiture system, helping speed up the timeline for animal shelters to stabilize animals rescued from abusive homes, and if applicable, place them into loving homes.

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Senate Passes Legislation Championed by Polehanki, Wojno to Reduce Burden on Animal Shelters, Control Agencies Senate Passes Legislation Championed by Polehanki, Wojno to Reduce Burden on Animal Shelters, Control Agencies

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution to adopt the stars and stripes as the flag of the United States, and every year since, we celebrate this symbol of our nation's unity, freedom, and history.

Knowing the values our flag represents, I introduced legislation during my time in the Michigan House to designate June 14 through July 14 each year as the official flag month of this state and provide guidelines for the proper display and handling of our flag.

Today and every day, may we look at our flag with pride and honor those who have fought to defend it.

👷 Schools to Tools is coming to Warren! Middle and high school aged students will have a chance to take part in hands-on challenges and virtual experiences to see what a career as a carpenter or millwright could be. The trailer features a virtual welder, as well as virtual reality with a 360-degree video of iconic construction sites such as the Gordie Howe Bridge and the Soo Locks. Students also have the opportunity to take part in nail and screw drive challenges, framing and leveling challenges, and so much more fun.

The event will take place at 23401 Mound Road in Warren on Monday, June 17 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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Schools to Tools Build your future.

As Michigan’s oldest and largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police has been a strong advocate for our state’s brave first responders. It was a pleasure welcoming the organization’s past and current presidents to the Michigan Capitol yesterday to discuss their work and celebrate their 85th anniversary.

Nonprofits serve a vital role in our community, helping connect residents with services, housing, food, employment, and more. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with the Michigan Nonprofit Association to discuss the work they’ve done to meet our community’s post-pandemic needs and thank them for the incredible job they’re doing in our state.

Recently, our team was fortunate to welcome Lincoln High School’s boys basketball team to the Michigan Capitol to celebrate their Division 2 State Championship win — the team’s first-ever state title. Congratulations, Abes, on this momentous achievement!

It's cold outside, and our furry friends are more effected by frigid temps.

Some tips to keep pets safe from the cold:

Bring pets indoors
Ensure water source is not frozen
Check paws for injuries
Clean deicers from paws

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MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe as Temperatures Fall Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe as Temperatures Fall

With the onset of the frigid temps, it's important that you and your loved ones are staying warm.🌡️

There are overnight warming centers available at Cass Community Social Services and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.

Find more resources: https://bit.ly/3gFwIb8

MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe as Temperatures Fall Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe as Temperatures Fall

I was honored to participate in the City of Warren’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Service. Joining me at the ceremony were community leaders (l to r) Jocelyn Howard, Mayor Lori Stone, Bishop Adolphus L. Cast, and Pastor Mike Osminski.

Senator Wojno and Warren City Treasurer, Lorie Barnwell participated with employees from Central Transport in donating Toys For Tots to Major David Minks of the Warren Salvation Army.

This week the Senate adopted my resolution declaring September as National PACE Month! 🌟 Shoutout to the incredible guests from PACE for joining us. With 26 sites dedicated to enabling older adults to live independently in their communities — PACE Association of Michigan is leading the way.

This is a win for students, teachers, and our great state.

Whitmer signs legislation aimed at recruiting, retaining Michigan teachers and counselors ⋆ Michigan Advance Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday to expand teacher and school counselor recruitment in Michigan by accepting certifications obtained in other states. Senate Bills 161 and 162, sponsored by state Sens. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), would allow Michigan school...

Air quality has been poor this summer. Make sure you have all the information to make healthy decisions by monitoring air quality with these resources.

Track air quality in Michigan with maps, forecasts Air quality alerts have become more common in southeast Michigan due to smoke from Canada's wildfires. Here are some resources to keep you updated.

Thank you to all who have tirelessly advocated for these crucial reforms. These protections will help ensure survivors are supported and heard.

Whitmer signs into law s*x abuse protections long fought for post-Nassar Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed the second of three major bill packages tackling s*x abuse in Michigan after the Larry Nassar and Robert Anderson scandals.

Happy Fourth of July!

This year's budget is truly transformational. I am thrilled for further investment in students, teachers, communities and our environment - we are building a stronger Michigan for generations to come.

Big new projects in Michigan’s $82 billion budget Alongside broad spending increases for a litany of record-high spending for government programs and Michigan schools, legislators also unveiled a number of new programs. Here are some of the largest.

Budgets reflect values, and our budget puts Michiganders front and center. With major investments to support schools, strengthen communities and promote equity, this budget helps ensure more people can make it in Michigan for years to come.

Legislature passes $82B budget, including record $21B for schools ⋆ Michigan Advance Lawmakers in Michigan passed a $82 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 drafted by the first Democratic-majority Legislature in roughly 40 years with appropriations for programming in health care, infrastructure, state police and schools, among other areas. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to....

Not all of our bills make headlines, yet my colleagues and I work tirelessly to tackle challenges, large and small. This is just a snapshot of the legislation we passed on Wednesday to improve the lives of Michiganders in every corner and community.

Following the lead of the majority of voters who voted yes on Prop 2, we're reducing barriers to the ballot and protecting access to the polls. As a former Warren city clerk, I couldn't be prouder.

In November, Michiganders decisively voted to protect access to the ballot box. Now, we're taking action and putting policy into practice.

Michigan lawmakers move to enact voter-approved election changes Michigan lawmakers plan to pass bills implementing early voting, new ballot drop box requirements and other changes approved by voters last fall.

Today the MI Senate celebrated by passing SR 15 to urge Congress to allocate $425 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. It would provide resources for the region (MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, PA, NY & MI) to fight invasive species, reduce polluted runoff, address toxic contaminants, and restore habitat. We can and must protect the lakes for generations to come!

Memorial Day is a time to honor the Americans who gave everything to protect our freedoms. To the members of our Armed Forces and their families: thank you.

The resilience and faith of Jewish Michiganders has shaped our state for generations, even in the face of adversity. This month, join me in celebrating the history, leadership and future of Michigan's Jewish community while standing up to antisemitism.

Water you can trust is important to our health, safety and local economy. During National Drinking Water Month, we must redouble efforts to ensure all Michiganders have access to clean and affordable drinking water.

Our budget includes funding for historic, transformative programs that will strengthen Macomb, Detroit and all of Michigan. I'm proud of the thoughtful work we've done to pass a , and I look forward to getting it across the finish line with my colleagues.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. No matter how tough things may seem right now, there is always help available. If you or someone you know is in distress or crisis, call 988 for immediate access to mental health services.