In a razor-thin 215–214–1 vote, the House of Representatives passed a sweeping and deeply harmful budget reconciliation package. Now headed to the Senate, this bill threatens to:Slash $698 billion from Medicaid—endangering healthcare access for low-income families, older...

Your voice matters! Want to keep up the advocacy beyond NASW-MI's Legislative Action Center? Below is a simple guide on how to find your representatives and craft an effective message.📍 Find Your Legislators & Their Contact InformationBefore reaching out, you need to...

Why NASW-MI Opposes House Bills 4066 and 4469The National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter (NASW-MI) opposes House Bills 4066 and 4469 because they promote discrimination against transgender and non-binary youth, undermining their rights and well-being...

Why NASW-MI Supports House Bill 4197House Bill 4197, introduced by Representative Emily Dievendorf on March 11, 2025, seeks to establish a "Homeless Bill of Rights" in Michigan, aiming to safeguard the civil and human rights of individuals experiencing homelessness...

Why NASW-MI Supports House Bill 4009House Bill 4009 seeks to repeal the 1988 ban that prevents local governments in Michigan from implementing rent control policies. Social workers support this bill because it empowers local communities to address housing affordability...

NASW-Michigan is committed to advancing policies that uphold social justice, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen the social work profession. Through collaboration with experts, advocates, and allies, the chapter has successfully championed several legislative...

The following list are social workers and individuals with social work degrees who have been appointed by the Governor to serve on state Boards or Commissions.Michigan LGBTQ+ CommissionAl Gray, LLMSWKevin Nguyenk MSWDr. Tonya Griffith, MSWMichigan Humanities CouncilMonique...