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Dear friends:

Lansing is quiet this week as Legislators are not in session. Many are on Mackinac Island for the Detroit Policy Conference.

Speaking of "up north", my heart is heavy for what Northern Michigan University is prioritizing: A Drag Cabaret. NMU takes our tax dollars - and this is how they are spending it?!

We should all be sending polite emails to the Office of the President, Dr. Tessman to inquire: why are you using our tax dollars for this agenda? Email him at [email protected] and respectfully let him know your thoughts.

Join us at our next Go Local Leader training in Kalamazoo on June 21! It is only $25 to attend (with food and resources included). You will enjoy connecting with other like minded people and we want to equip you to be a strong leader for your local region! All areas are welcomed.

Would you consider making a donation to CTV? Your support helps us keep doing what we are doing! Thank you for being part of our team!

A Positive Voice for Your Values,

Eileen McNeil, President

BANNING BOYS FROM GIRLS' SPORTS:  Michigan legislation to keep boys out of girls' sports was moved out of the State House last week. House Bill 4066 and House Bill 4469 now go to the State Senate.

We would like to thank the primary sponsors on these bills, Representative Jason Woolford and Representative Rylee Linting, for sponsoring these pieces of legislation. 

We also appreciate the strong messages coming from State Representatives Jennifer Wortz and Brad Paquette and others on this important topic that will keep girls safe and ensure their voices are heard!

Both bills now go to the Democrat-controlled State Senate. Please let your State Senator know that - no matter their party - we must make this legislation law.

We will send an ALERT when best to start sending emails and phone calls to the Senate.

RIGGING THE VOTE?

Rank Choice Voting is a beast that is trying to rear its ugly head right now in Michigan.

Follow our friends at PIME/MI Fair Elections as they are researching and monitoring it closely.

Michigan is RCV's #1 state to focus on for putting this policy into law.

Opportunities for you

Conservative School Board Training Saturday, June 14: If you are a school board member, this incredible training is for you!

Please consider attending this seminar led by The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Salt and Light Global, and Great Lakes Education Project.

The progressive Michigan Association of School Boards has had the corner on the market for school board trainings until now.

Thanks to our friends who are working hard to provide alternative - and better - education for those making decisions for our children! Please support them!



Kalamazoo on June 21 - Building Confident Local Leaders:

We just announced our next Go Local Training in partnership with friends at Salt and Light Global and Great Lakes Justice Center.

Register for this awesome training at www.ctvmichigan.org/events

Would you consider being a sponsor or underwriter of this training? Learn more here.

Reminder - Next Election is Tuesday, August 5: Remind your friends, church and neighbors to look for their sample ballot at www.michigan.gov/vote and be prepared to vote.