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2011 Year in Review - Part 2: Education


2011 saw sweeping changes to Michigan's public education system. Did they benefit our kids, or hurt their chances for a successful future?


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Gretchen Whitmer asks her senate colleagues if they really need the week off


State Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) asks why the senate is taking a week off during a very difficult time in Michigan.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Governor Snyder's Healthy Michigan Initiative


Senator Gretchen Whitmer encourages Governor Snyder to think more broadly in addressing the health and well-being of Michigan's children.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer Challenges Republicans on School Cuts Vote


Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer stands up for our schools and challenges her Republican colleagues to stand with her.


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Senator Whitmer pushes to cut office budgets to save State police troopers


Senator Whitmer (D-East Lansing) spoke today on Senate Resolution 15, which would cut the $3 million disparity between the Majority and Minority office budgets, which would be enough funds to prevent the layoffs of all State troopers.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer Votes Against Governor Snyder's Tax Plan


Senator Gretchen Whitmer explains her vote against Governor Snyder's misguided tax plan.


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Re: Senator Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Pro-Bullying Legislation


Bullying is unacceptable behavior, it's wrong and it should NOT be allowed regardless of religious or whatever it is. It should be STOPPED.


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State Senator Gretchen Whitmer at the AARP Rally


Sen. Gretchen Whitmer spoke at the AARP rally. The rally was organized by the Michigan chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons to protest Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's proposed tax shift that would raise taxes on seniors and the poor to pay for corporate tax cuts.


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Sen. Whitmer Criticizes Lack of Senate GOP Leadership, Defends Colleague


Sen. Gretchen Whitmer criticizes the lack of leadership of the Senate Republicans during the state budget crisis, and defends a Republican colleague who was attacked for absence due to military service.


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Whitmer questions AG's use of foreclosure settlement funds


Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) questions why Michigan's Attorney General Mike Cox directed funds in GR toward parks, instead of consumers suffering from foreclosures. Calls for more transparency and oversight of the settlement fund distribution process.


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Senator Whitmer Addresses Impact of Dangerous Cuts to Education


Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer speaks out as both a parent and a legislator on the devastating impact Governor Snyder's proposed cuts to education will have on our schools and Michigan's future.


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Gretchen Whitmer calls for taxpayer savings, transparency


State Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) calls for taxpayer savings and transparency in Michigan's budget


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Senator Whitmer Votes "NO" on Emergency Financial Manager Legislation


Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) explains why she is voting no on Republican-led legislation that will expand the powers of Emergency Financial Managers and will jeopardize jobs, education and the rights of the people in our local communities.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer stands up for Michigan workers


State Senator Gretchen Whitmer defends Michigan workers.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer on fixing the Michigan Business Tax


Michigan Senator Gretchen Whitmer reminds her colleagues not to be too hasty in devising a fix for the Michigan Business Tax, and warns that a proposal to shift the tax burden from businesses to middle class citizens will compound Michigan's economic crisis.


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Senator Gretchen Whitmer rises in opposition to the Department of Humans Services Budget


Senator Whitmer (D-East Lansing) rises in opposition to the Department of Human Services budget for its extreme cuts that will jeopardize the safety of Michigan's children.


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Gretchen Whitmer the State Senate Minority Leader telling the truth about Rick Snyder


Protest March 15, 2011


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Beyond Bullying: A Short Documentary on Anti-Bullying Legislation in Michigan


In November 2011, Michigan's State Senate passed an anti-bullying bill called Matt's Safe School Law, named after Michigan teenager Matt Epling, who took his own life in 2002 after becoming a victim of school bullying. Drafted by several Michigan senators including Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer, the bill was amended at the last minute by Republican senators to excuse bullying if it was based on religious or moral beliefs. This outrageous exemption drew criticism and attention from around the nation and world, and the language was removed before the bill was made law in December. Matt's Safe School Law is now in effect and helping protect Michigan's children. However, the debate continues over what kind of legislation is necessary: How do we define bullying? Where do we draw the line? Even now, have we done enough? This documentary was created by college students Michael Johnson, Neal Brower, Mac Jermstad, and Chris Clor at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, Fall 2011.


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Protesting Governor Rick Snyder at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing (3/15/11) - 2


"Simply handing out money to large corporations and asking you to foot the bill is not an approach to budget balancing that I'm gonna support." -- Michigan Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer Early bird special at www.michaelmoore.com


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Senate Democratic Leader Whitmer Speaks Against Emergency Financial Manager Legislation


Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer speaks against legislation being pushed by Senate Republicans that will pay Emergency Financial Managers exorbitant salaries at the expense of the taxpayers, continuing their party's efforts to place additional burdens on Michigan's working families.


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Whitmer: Cut Lawmaker Perks Before Cutting Kids


Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) stands up to defend education and urges the Legislature to adopt reforms to fix Michigan.


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Sen. Gretchen Whitmer fights for Promise Scholarship


Sen. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out in support of the Promise Scholarship at a rally with students. MI State Capitol 9/22/09


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Whitmer: Republicans Should Make Concessions Before Asking Public Servants for More


Sen. Gretchen Whitmer defends Michigan's public servants, who have already made millions of dollars in concessions over the years, and asks Senate Republicans to cut their own staff and benefits first to help balance the state budget.


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Michigan's Children Speak Out Against Republican Pro-Bullying Legislation


Michigan's students are speaking out against the Republican efforts to create a "license to bully" that gives kids the ability to bully based on "religious or moral convictions."


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Whitmer to Governor: Stop Using Kids To Sell Misguided Budget Plan


Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D--East Lansing) sharply criticized a new video posted on valueformichigan.com that features children urging viewers to support Governor Snyder's budget plan, saying the video shows the desperate and despicable measures the administration is willing to take in an attempt to win support on their budget proposal that has been overwhelmingly criticized by the public.


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Promise Scholarship Rally with Sen. Mike Prusi & Sen. Gretchen Whitmer


Promise Scholarship Rally MI State Capitol 9/22/09


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Sen.Whitmer: Put Kids First


Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) talks about the need for legislators to make Michigan's kids a priority in state budget negotiations.


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Happy Halloween from MIGOP!


Starring the Scary Democrats: Jennifer Granholm John Cherry Jocelyn Benson Gretchen Whitmer Andy Dillon


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Senator Whitmer on School Aid Continuation Budget


Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) Opposing Cuts to Schools in the School Aid Temporary Budget.


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