Amanda

Policy, advocacy and mini quiches. They flow together perfectly. Opinions=Mine.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

@CraigDMauger That’s it. Packing the car to head up north. My guess is even with a 3 hour drive I’ll get to WiFi before this budget moves an inch.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

@HeardInTheHOB How about the over under on amount of those 1am social media posts from legislators about how hard they are working. Extra points if they mention they are working hard on a holiday.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

@bensolis1 @JrnDavidson @kmdailey7 I sat next to you all in a 30 second committee hearing. So I guess I can say “I know them!”

[Amanda @mannielynn]

I’d like to speak to the manager. If that person exists. Who is in charge right now-it’s an honest question.

[Beth LeBlanc @DNBethLeBlanc]

House Speaker Matt Hall says House budget will likely be delivered later than this timeline.

[MI Senate Dems @MISenDems]

Supporting our kids isn’t up for debate. House Republicans are playing politics—cutting school meal funding and setting kids up to fail. We’re ready to make a smart deal for Michigan kids, and are waiting at the table whenever House Republicans are ready to get serious.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

I giggled at the email from the office of @dananessel that they are investigating Twin Flames. Love is officially dead. Or at least can’t be bought for the low cost of $4,444

[Amanda @mannielynn]

I’m glad everyone got their photo op-now about that K12 budget. #mileg

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

As GOP targets Michigan DNR, Ted Nugent blasts agency’s ‘insane’ regulations https://t.co/rdMQu2DBhe

[Jeremy Moss @JeremyAllenMoss]

Republicans now want to call Trump “Daddy.”

Happy Pride Month!

[Michigan League for Public Policy @michleague.bsky @MichLeague]

The recently released Michigan House budget proposal eliminates dedicated funding for school meals and includes the following:

❌ Eliminates $200 million in dedicated state funding for free school meals for all students

❌Creates a $3.08 billion “flex fund” instead of continuing specific support for things like meals, mental health, and at-risk student programs.

❌Increases the risk of lunch debt, stigma, and food insecurity for students who may now lose access to no-cost meals.

Take Action Today: https://t.co/iN3KQLGDlX
RSVP for Day of Action: https://t.co/2mFVnGdwVn

[Amanda @mannielynn]

Nothing is as depressing as realizing you’ll likely be trapped in Lansing for 3 days during a heat wave and a budget standoff on education funding. #mipol

[Michigan Public @michigan_public]

The July 1st deadline for the Legislature to send a finalized budget to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk is approaching and the House and the Senate don’t appear to be close. https://t.co/9mSnvDXagR

[Amanda @mannielynn]

I’m trying to be an optimist. I have full faith that these totally rational adults can come together and get a school aid budget done in 3 days.

[Nick Smith @NSmithReports]

@darrincamilleri , Senate Approps PreK-12 Subcommittee Chair, updated reporters during Senate recess on education budget.
Discussed how far apart both chambers are on budget.
Also was frustrated on rate of progress.
"Speaker Hall is the problem." he said. #mileg #mipol

[Amanda @mannielynn]

Are we doing feats now in committee hearings? If agriculture gets Ted Nugent can we get @eminem for free school meals? Feeding kids is way cooler than DNR accountability anyhow.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

@NSmithReports The back and forth between Albert and Irwin has been fun to watch though!

[Amanda @mannielynn]

I too believe crocodiles shouldn’t be barbers. Just want that on record. #mileg

[American Heart Association - Michigan @MichiganAHA]

What a day in Lansing!! ❤️ Our 2025 advocacy day is complete with our volunteers holding 30+ meetings with state legislators. Thank you for helping advance our mission!

[Amanda @mannielynn]

No maple syrup from northern MI due to the winter storm?! This must be rectified. Just give them the $75 million. #mileg

[Amanda @mannielynn]

@JeremyAllenMoss I mean I have a few ideas. But I’ll be nice and keep that to myself.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

What Shawn said.

[Sam Robinson @samueljrob]

Shawn Fain: “Trump is president because we have candidates in this party who can’t decide who the fuck they want to represent.”

[MI House Democrats @MIHouseDems]

Today is National Wear Red Day, which honors American Heart Health Month and raises awareness about women's heart health. This month, take control of your heart health by learning more about your family's health history and educating yourself about risk factors.

[Amanda @mannielynn]

If I were in charge of CREC slides I’d end it with a 🚦
🛑=you’ll need to sit at home for a year🟡=you’should shop clearance deals
🟢=you’re clear for a spender bender
#mileg #CREC