State Representative Kara Hope

The City of Lansing is hosting a coat drive to provide new and gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves to children and adults in Lansing. Item collection starts this week and runs through Friday, November 15. Items can be dropped off at Lansing City Hall, Foster Community Center, Gier Community Center, Schmidt Community Center, and Letts Community Center.

The City of Lansing’s 6th annual coat drive starts today LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has announced that coat drive collections have begun and will run through Friday, November 15. The City of Lansing said gently used winter coat…

Kinship Care is the full-time care of a child by relatives or other adults who have a familial relationship to the child. Approximately 54 thousand children in our state are in kinship care.

Kinship caregivers looking to connect with a kinship navigator to learn about the resources available in their community can contact the Kinship Support Program at (800) 535-1218 or www.kinship.msu.edu.

Kinship care provides stability and continuity. When children can’t stay with their parents, relatives step in to offer a familiar and supportive environment. Approximately 20 kinship homes were served by our CASA program!

Happy Labor Day! Let’s honor our country’s workers and their contributions, while continuing to fight for their rights.

My office will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of the holiday. I wish everyone a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

Protect yourself against COVID-19 by staying up to date on your vaccine.

Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC Find interim clinical considerations for the use of COVID-19 vaccines for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States.

Big news for little learners— PreK for All is here in Michigan! A quality PreK experience gives your child a bright start and creates a brighter future for our state. Find a program near you at MiPrekforAll.org.

With temperatures soaring, it’s crucial to stay indoors and out of the sun. Need a cooling center? Dial 211 or check 211.org for locations near you. Beat the heat and stay safe!

Today we celebrate and our commitment to protecting voting rights and advancing gender equity.

Blue states, including Michigan, know how to care for our kids. We are one of eight states that have passed universal breakfast and lunches for public school kids because we know that they are our future and they can’t learn on an empty stomach.

Back-to-School Season is here! are committed to ensuring every student has a strong start. With increased classroom funding, expanded free pre-K, and more affordable college, we're paving the way for a bright future for all Michiganders. We’ve also ensured that no Michigan public schools student is hungry during the school day: every child from pre-K through 12th grade gets free breakfast and lunch.

Everyone deserves access to life-saving drugs. Because of the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is now able to negotiate prescription drug prices, saving you money.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation | CMS Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

Applications for Michigan’s new “Shark Tank”-like competition are open. Innovative start-up businesses will compete for a chance at a $100,000 investment to help the project come to fruition. Applications are due on Monday, September 16 by midnight.

PitchMI statewide innovation competition opens for entries • Michigan Advance The entry period is open for Michigan’s new “Shark Tank”-style competition for innovative solutions where the state will give one winning idea a $100,000 investment to help make the project come to life. Those interested in the PitchMI competition have until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 16 to submit an id...

I co-sponsored House Bill 5912, which would help solve the staffing crisis in Michigan’s correctional facilities by removing college credit requirements for new corrections officers. This is just one way to address the staffing shortage and mandatory overtime, which is putting a tremendous strain on corrections officers and their families. It’s an urgent problem that requires immediate thoughtful action.

New legislation looks to remove barriers for new MDOC recruits amid staffing crisis State Representative Jenn Hill's HB 5912 would remove prerequisite college credit requirements for new corrections officer recruits.

State Senator Sarah Anthony and I worked hard over multiple terms to protect our state’s children by banning marriage before age 18 in Michigan. It is unbelievable to me that child marriage is still legal in most of the country. It’s difficult to understand why Republicans held up this modern, humane legislation for years and years. When we finally voted on it last year, five House Republicans voted no.

Celebrate the R.E. Olds Motor Car Company’s 120th birthday this Saturday, August 17! REO was the forerunner to Oldsmobile, an important part of automotive history and Lansing history.

REO’s 120th Birthday Celebration In August of 1904, R.E. Olds founded the REO Motor Car Company in Lansing, Michigan. REO employed hundreds of Lansing residents and REO's clubhouse became a fixture of the Lansing community. Join us as we celebrate REO’s 120th Birthday at the museum on August 17th. We’ll have birthday cake, a sp...

Qualified Michiganders can receive a credit to help pay those winter heating costs! Customers who are at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, receive public assistance, and/or unemployment compensation should apply for Michigan’s Home Heating Credit by September 30, 2024.

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Politics don’t belong in personal health care decisions, including reproductive health care. enshrined reproductive freedoms into law and will continue to listen to the people.

Check out the 2024 primary election results for the area’s most contested races.

Michigan Primary 2024: Results for contested races in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton counties Here are unofficial primary election results for contested races and ballot issues in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties.

As you may know, the U.S. 127 Corridor is being reconstructed from the Ingham and Jackson County lines north to the I-69 interchange. I recently attended a briefing on the project as well as a tour of the job site. You can learn more about the project at the City of Lansing’s website here: https://www.lansingmi.gov/696/US-127-Corridor-Improvement-Project

Highschoolers and their families are encouraged to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Register for an informational webinar here.

Informational Session The MiSSG High School Counselor Portal is your way to access data about the students at your school. Features include FAFSA completion, SAT score records, TIP eligibility rosters, student look-ups, and MCS qualifier lists. GO TO MISSG HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR POR

Take a look at the progress happening at the historic Walter French school here in Lansing. I was proud to vote “yes” on last year’s state budget that included $2.5 million to redevelop the building into a mixed-use building with lower- and middle-income housing, community space, and social services.

Photos: A peek inside the Walter French Jr. High housing project Photos: A peek inside the Walter French Jr. High housing project

I am proud to have introduced House Bill 5788 to allow courts to dismiss so-called “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” also known as SLAPP suits. Individuals should be able to exercise their First Amendment Rights without fear of being sued and buried in legal fees.

Opinion | We must act to protect free speech in Michigan | Bridge Michigan SLAPP suits offend the First Amendment. People must be able to exercise their right to free speech without fear of a costly, baseless lawsuit.

Every Michigander, no matter their race or ZIP code, has a fundamental right to vote. We're committed to a secure, accessible electoral system that ensures every voice is heard. For information on how to exercise your right to vote visit michigan.gov/vote.

Today, I toured K’s Precious Care Learning Center here in Lansing. It was great to hear about the services provided by the childcare center including infant care, parenting classes, nutrition programs, mental health care, and more.

Our state budget includes $75 million for public safety. are putting resources into the hands of those who know your neighborhood safety needs best– from your local first-responders & public safety professions to community advocates.

Michigan’s elections are secure and accurate. Learn more about the process here.

How secure are Michigan election ballots? Here's how the process works With Michigan preparing for election season, here's a look at how the state's ballots are handled, from their creation to the counting of votes.

Investing in our students’ futures is a priority. With an average per pupil increase of $420, our schools will receive the funding they need to help students thrive.

The 2025 budget has been signed! This means big investments in our communities — ensuring families, hometowns and schools have the support they need to thrive.

Parks & recreation services are vital to our communities! Last year, I brought home funding to replace the boardwalk at Hawk Island so the beautiful, 100-acre park in the heart of Lansing is accessible to more people.

Today, I attended a book drive hosted by Court Appointed Special Advocates, a group dedicated to helping children who have experienced neglect or abuse. It was wonderful to hear about the good work CASA is doing for children in our community and throughout the state.

are standing up for tenants' rights. From rent control to preventing landlords from unnecessarily using criminal background checks — we’re protecting tenants and ensuring that housing status doesn't hinder access to public spaces, voting, or education.