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Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:00 AM |
MLA’s Statement in Response to Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address
January 26, 2023
During this year's State of the State address, Governor Whitmer discussed many initiatives, and in doing so, highlighted the need for investments that will make our communities better places to live, work and visit. She asked Michiganders to lead by example and commit to bringing our collective “A” game for a brighter future.
MLA looks forward to working with the Governor and legislative leaders on creating great places and focusing on issues vital to our libraries. Enhancing resources like State Aid to Libraries, supporting safety measures, staying on “offense” in protecting our freedoms and fundamental rights, investing in aging infrastructure, and increasing early education and media literacy are just a few of the key areas in which we can partner to achieve our shared goals.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:00 AM |
Note From Debbie
I said “yes” before I really knew what was expected, but when the esteemed and honorable 49th Governor of the Great State of Michigan calls, you don’t hesitate, you step up and show up.
I was incredibly honored to have been chosen to help Governor Whitmer lay the foundation for her State of the State address. This past Tuesday, I facilitated one of two small roundtable discussions of Michigan residents in Brighton as they shared how they are impacted by the economy, inflation, education and a few other topics. I got to ask questions about the central issues affecting our state, and the participants got to share with the Governor why these issues mattered to them, and to share their hopes for Michigan. They came from different walks of life and different political parties, but the time was spent having an authentic, civil conversation on the fundamentals that are sadly often missing these days.
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Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
MDHHS Library OTC COVID-19 Tests
Thanks to library partners, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Over the Counter COVID-19 Testkit Program continues to be a success. With over 250 libraries participating since the program's inception, this map shows participating libraries across the state as of November 2022. MDHHS has shared that they continue to receive positive feedback from these libraries and are very grateful for their partnership.
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Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
Michigan’s New Legislature
At our December Advocacy Hour, MLA Lobbyist Bob DeVries, GCSI shared an update on how the outcome of the November 2022 Midterms and Michigan’s new Democratic Trifecta will influence our work in the next two years.
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Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
Support MLA While you Shop
Attention holiday shoppers: You can support MLA by shopping online! All you need to do is log in through Amazon Smile and select the Michigan Library Association as the organization you want to support. Then just do your shopping as usual and Amazon will donate .5% of eligible purchases to MLA.
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Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
ALA Councilor's Report
Continued Rise of Book Challenges Across the Nation
ALA is continuing to see an increase in challenges to reading and curriculum materials. These challenges are happening in schools, public libraries, and higher education institutions. The challenges overwhelmingly target materials supporting LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and others who have faced discrimination and marginalization.
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Friday, December 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
Give the Gift of Membership
Library Directors: Can’t think of anything to get your staff this holiday season? Want a gift that will last the whole year?
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