Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "We should remember that when people receive health care coverage, they are more likely to be able to work regular hours and contribute to the local economy. Healthy children do better in school. All of these things benefit our community. Taking away Medicaid coverage from people not only hurts them, it hurts all of us."
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "while being described as a pathway to fiscal discipline and a 'Golden Age,' this bill instead redistributes wealth upwards and cuts essential public services. These changes could have long-lasting negative effects on everyday Americans."
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac argues President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship is "cruel and unconstitutional."
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes about a recent interaction she claims to have had with Rep. Tim Walberg regarding social security in this letter to the editor.
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac argues Michigan should vote to join the National Popular Vote Compact, which would mean all of the state’s electoral votes would be awarded to the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote.
Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac argues that a resolution recently passed by the Case County Board of Commissioners concerning proposed gun safety laws sends "a very bad message" to potential new businesses and prospective citizens of the county.
Organizers are expecting three Democratic candidates for state office at the event, including Bart Goldberg (new 5th Congressional District), Scott Starr (State Senate District 17), and Naomi Ludman (new State House District 36). All of the aforementioned districts include St. Joseph County.
The suit claims the Cass County map establishing commissioner districts divides the City of Dowagiac unnecessarily, combining the city with multiple townships, diluting "the historical voting strength of the city's minority population," and skewing county commissioner districts disproportionately in favor of Republican candidates.
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