Issue Position: Senior Citizens

Issue Position

Michigan seniors need a champion in the Legislature. Rising taxes, higher out-of-pocket health care costs and elder abuse are serious problems. Seniors deserve to retire in dignity after a lifetime of hard work. I know firsthand how seniors can struggle, as my father spent years as my mother's caretaker. They spent a small fortune to keep her in at home as she wanted, instead of in a nursing home.

In the State House, I supported tax credits for those taking care of their family members at home. I also co-sponsored bills that doubled the penalties for criminals that victimize older and disabled citizens and called on nursing homes to increase their worker-to-patient staffing ratio.

As State Senator, I will fight for:
REPEALING THE PENSION TAX -- so seniors can keep more of the money they've worked so hard for.
FAMILY PAID LEAVE -- and benefits for in-home care.
INCREASING FUNDING -- to combat elder abuse.

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