You may think that a bunch of policy wonks and data geeks don’t go in for romance. But you couldn’t be farther from the truth. The League looks forward to Valentine’s Day, and our favorite way to express our emotions is through the written word. Behold our missives of love to the policies that strengthen—or WILL strengthen!— Michigan kids and families.
Gilda Jacobs, President and CEO:
Roads are a wreck I <3 compromise. |
Karen Holcomb-Merrill, Chief Operations Officer: Expecting a new grandbaby I am! Grateful for all of the programs that support healthy moms and babies and families! |
Parker James, Kids Count Policy Analyst:
A free preschool program |
Julie Cassidy, Senior Policy Analyst:
Apples are red |
Emily Jorgensen, Communications Assistant:
Dear SNAP, |
Brandon Betz, Tax Policy Analyst:
EITC, EITC |
Simon Marshall-Shah, State Policy Fellow: State policies that restore voting rights to individuals after felony convictions show there is room for more than one V-day each year—Voting day, that is! |
Amber Bellazaire, Health Policy Analyst:
You support mom and child. |
Laura Ross, Communications Director:
Fair doesn’t mean ‘same’ To make sure that every child’s well educated |
Alex Rossman, External Affairs Director:
At the League, public policy is a labor of love… These refrains are but a few, |
Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst:
Hard work should pay, Working extra hours with no compensation And schedules should be posted a week in advance But to get there we know So let’s show some love to those bold policymakers |
Thank you, thank you! What beautiful words of hope and security for all Michiganders. Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you, and thank you for your hard work and positive attitudes!