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Michigan AG Stands Up Against Fast Tracking Fossil Fuel Projects
"In early May, Michigan's Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel joined counterparts in 14 other states to challenge President Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency” to justify fast tracking fossil fuel projects. The lawsuit names Trump and the U.S....
Governor Whitmer Protects Great Lake from Invasive Carp
Taking advantage of federal support dollars, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has brought about record investments to block invasive carp from accessing the Great Lakes. Invasive carp pose a significant threat to ecosystems and recreational opportunities. State agencies in...
WCDP Statement Protesting Actions of County Democratic Officeholders
Washtenaw County Democratic Party Executive Board Protests Actions of County Democratic Officeholders April 29, 2024 – The Executive Board of the WCDP protests the effort by Evan Pratt, Water Resources Commissioner, and Catherine McClary, Treasurer, to hand-pick...
WCDP Statement on Preventing Further Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
The Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP) is invested in all aspects of the government we work to elect. At the federal level, foreign policy is a critical expression of our nation’s values. With this statement, we inform our President, Senators, and Congresswoman...
[VIDEO UP] WCDP December Monthly Meeting: Keeping Trump off the ballot next November
Video up! See below ⬇️ or watch on Youtube 📺 On Saturday, December 2, the WCDP held a meeting and program featuring Mark Brewer, former MDP Chair, speaking about efforts in Michigan and other states to keep former president Trump off the ballot...
[VIDEO UP] WCDP Monthly Meeting – Responding to Disruptive Behavior in Schools: a Panel Discussion of the Washtenaw Equity Partnership Final Report Recommendations
Video up! See below ⬇️ or watch on Youtube 📺 Saturday, November 4, @ 9:45 am – 12:00 pm The WCDP held a member meeting on November 4 with a program on Responding to Disruptive Behavior in Schools: a Panel Discussion of the Washtenaw Equity...
[VIDEO UP] WCDP Monthly Meeting – Housing & Homelessness Crisis Potential Solutions and County-wide Responses
Video up! See below ⬇️ or watch on Youtube 📺 For further information about the Affordable Housing crisis in Washtenaw County see: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/bf43a42c68ec45539908236f6c63e35b. When you click the link a login screen...
[VIDEO UP] WCDP Monthly Meeting – Addressing Poverty
Video up! See below ⬇️ or watch on Youtube 📺 Saturday, September 9, @ 9:45 am – 12:00 pm The WCDP held an educational program and a formal general membership meeting for the purposes of approving bylaws changes and resolutions proposed by...
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