Community Corner

Update From State Sen. Steve Bieda

Sen. Bieda shares his thoughts from and updates from Lansing.

Dear Friend,

I am pleased to send you the latest edition of my e-Newsletter. This e-Newsletter is a money-saving way for me to communicate with you and keep you informed about legislative activities. Below you will find information on upcoming events, legislation that has recently been passed by the Senate, as well as other news and updates.

Please feel free to distribute this information to others and contact my office with ideas about what we can do to better serve you. Communication with you is extremely important to me as I consider issues before the Michigan Senate.

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Thank you for allowing me to serve you in the Michigan Senate. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

#MI2020 Scholarship Competition:

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The successful #MI2020 Scholarship Competition is back this year and will award up to $10,000 in privately raised funds to one Michigan high school senior graduating this spring. To enter, students are asked to submit a short web video at www.michigan2020.com/competition that explains why Michigan needs to enact the Michigan 2020 Plan to offer free college tuition to all students. The #MI2020 Scholarship Competition is open to all current Michigan high school seniors, whether they are attending public school, private school or are home-schooled. The winner will receive up to $10,000 for their first year’s expenses at a public Michigan university or community college.

To enter, high school seniors are asked to create a short video that explains why Michigan needs to enact the Michigan 2020 Plan to offer free college tuition to all students. Submissions are due by April 28, 2013. Online voting will begin after submissions are received with the top 20 videos moving on to the finals. For more information on the #MI2020 Scholarship Competition, including eligibility, judging criteria and how to enter, go towww.michigan2020.com/competition.

The #mi2020 Scholarship Competition is designed to engage Michigan’s young people in the discussion on the Michigan 2020 Plan. Senate Democrats recently introduced legislation to implement the proposal — Senate Bills 223, 224 and 225 and Joint Resolution M. The Michigan 2020 Plan would enable all Michigan high school graduates to have their tuition and associated costs paid for at one of Michigan’s community colleges or public universities. The proposal would come at no extra cost to taxpayers and would instead be paid for by reducing ineffective and outdated tax loopholes. The total estimated cost of this program is $1.8 billion per year once fully implemented. To learn more about the Michigan 2020 Plan, you can visit http://www.michigan2020.com/.

Macomb Community College Annual Spring Job Fair:

Macomb Community College will hold its annual Spring Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the Sports & Expo Center, which is located on the college’s South Campus in Warren. Co-sponsored by the City of Warren, the job fair offers the opportunity for community members to connect with more than 140 employers who are looking to hire.

Attendees should dress in business attire and bring a large quantity of resumes to distribute. For a list of employers registered to participate and the positions they are looking to fill, go to http://goo.gl/sbp2J .

Dig Safely:

Spring is finally here and many of you may be turning your attention outdoors and preparing for spring yard projects. Before you start digging, you should know where your underground utility lines are. Call MISS DIG: 8-1-1 at least 3 days before digging. As a free service, professional locators will come and mark your utility lines. Remember, even simple digging jobs can damage lines and disrupt entire neighborhoods and vital services. Know where the utility lines are before you dig.

WWT Drama Club Presents The Sound of Music:

The students from the Warren Woods Tower Drama Club will be performing the longtime favorite The Sound of Music on April 19th - 21st. Show times start at 7pm on Friday, 2pm and 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets for adults are $10, tickets for students, seniors and groups of 15 or more are $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For additional information, contact WWTDramaClub@hotmail.com or Sue Pauling at 586-215-6629.

Healthcare Assistance Publication:

My office has a Healthcare Assistant Pamphlet that provides information to Macomb County residents on healthcare resources. If you would like to request one or more copies of this pamphlet, please email my office at SenSBieda@senate.michigan.gov or P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909. You can also contact my office by calling my toll free number at (866) 262-7309. Individuals seeking materials should provide their name, physical address and telephone number in their request.

Spring Cleaning Time:

Do you have gently used home medical equipment you no longer need? Please consider donating it to an area loan closet. By donating your equipment, you will be helping many people in your community who may not be able to afford this much needed equipment.

To find an area loan closet program please go to www.MichiganLoanClosets.us

Museum Pathway Bricks:

Become a part of Fraser’s history by purchasing a pathway brick in honor of a loved one or a special event or just show your support of the Baumgartner House. Bricks are $60.00 for a 4” x 8” brick. The bricks are placed in the pathway at the museum in front of the Hemme Barn. If you would like a brick order form, please give the Fraser Historical Commission a call at (586) 294-6633. Funds raised from the sale of the bricks are used to maintain the Baumgartner House and garden.

Sincerely,


Senator Steve Bieda


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