09/29/2021
Congratulations Pat Sorenson on your retirement from Michigan League for Public Policy! And way to go out with a bang 👍Thank your your leadership, mentoring, and modeling how collaborative advocacy works on behalf of children and families ❤
The ceremonial signing of the FY2022 state budget by Governor Whitmer was this afternoon with a major part of it being the historic $1.4 billion spending plan for child care that expands low- or no-cost care to 105,000 more children across the state. Besides business , education leaders, and elected leaders, Michigan's illustrious child advocate and leading child care expert Pat Sorenson figured prominently, as well. Sorenson, Senior Policy Analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, was quoted in a news release sent by the Governor's office today: "The unprecedented and strategic investment in child care is a game changer that will help parents get back to work, allow child care businesses to keep their doors open, address the low wages that have made it difficult to recruit and retain child care workers, and ultimately give children a high-quality early learning experience.” It's important to mention that Sorenson announced her retirement from the League recently. This was her last state budget, explaining the often perplexing budget process to advocates and public alike. She will be sorely missed by the advocacy community, including those of us at Michigan's Children, where she once worked in earlier times. Bravo Pat! The big win for child care is a great way to close out this chapter of your professional life. Thank you for your tireless work and amazing contributions for kids and families in our state.
