The battleground in the fight to help our heroes begins and ends in Lansing.
After passing a first responder cancer presumption bill in 2015, lawmakers failed to fund the 3 million dollars. Without money, the new law is powerless.
7 Action News has joined the fight to help our heroes.
State Senator Curtis Hertel introduced a measure in Lansing this week to direct money to the fund. His fellow Democrats are on board.
Sources tell 7 Action News the problem lies with the Republican party. Ronnie Dahl hit the halls of the Capitol building to drum up support.
Want to support the firefighters? Let these elected leaders know!
State Senator Arlan Meekhof - 517-373-6920
State Senator Marty Knollenberg - 517-373-2523
State Senator Phil Pavlov - 517-373-7708
State Senator Mike Shirkey - 517-373-5932
State Senator Peter MacGregor - 517-373-0797
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