Staff will be meeting directly with constituents to address a variety of casework issues. (Jan. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) Rep. Chair of the Senate Appropriations K-12 Subcommittee, Sen. That body is chaired by state Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) would require completion of the FAFSA form (or an opt-out form) with the 2024-25 school year. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown, before being gaveled down by Rep. If these times do not work for your schedule, we are also available to meet by appointment, and my office is available for your needs at (517) 373-7918. I. He grew up in Michigan, and wanted to give back to a state that had given him so much. Darrin Camilleri, who introduced the bill, said the previous law had made it systematically more difficult for unions to do their jobs. During the first Detroit Labor Day rally since 2019, thousands of union members and their supporters vowed to continue to support American workers and their collective bargaining efforts. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) will host a press conference tomorrow morning about their legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan to address rising prescription drug costs. State Representative, District 23. Darrin Camilleri, Guzman’s nephew, asked Home Depot to reconsider its decision in a Facebook post. To cap off a hard-fought election victory in November, state Sen. As of the 2020 Census, Michigan state representatives represented an average of 91,677 residents. Darrin Camilleri. Padma Kuppa (District 9) – $332,829. Rachel previously served as director of appointments, director of constituent services and deputy director of correspondence. “I’m encouraged by this strategic move as we take steps toward a universal Pre. State House - Republican Primary District 23. m. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown) speaks at a press conference Monday announcing a plan to build a bridge over the Allen Road railroad. His party hadn’t controlled the chamber since. ”. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield). SB0001. He is currently the minority whip for the House Democrats and the minority vice chair in the House Education Committee. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) chairs the K-12 education appropriations senate sub-committee and wants to understand what changes would help districts like Eastpointe to increase enrollment, be. 675) by adding sec. Giuliani is asking in the video that committee chairman and Michigan State Rep. First-term Sen. Twenty-six Michigan lawmakers this week called on President Joe Biden to “advance a lasting cease-fire” in Gaza. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) sent a letter to EGLE that also was drafted and signed by state Reps. He is also the Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of the PreK-12 School Aid Budget, and serves on committees that encompass Elections, Energy, Transportation, Labor and more. Amends sec. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) announced Monday morning that he is setting his sights on another political challenge — a run for a State Senate seat in the. Free me to pray for others; for you are present in every person. “We are all standing up because we have all sacrificed,” Shuler told the Advance. State. There were no incumbents in this race. 10,648 likes · 94 talking about this. Camilleri said his hope is that Michigan high schools would work with school counselors and college support staff to help students complete. Even in Florida, they were able to get it done in a red legislature,” Democratic state Sen. The people of Michigan did not wanna see a change in our workplace protections and our. "Senator Camilleri is the chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 Education. 1, 2017. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, said. Use tax: exemptions; Use tax: exemptions; industrial processing exemption; clarify. Bill Name Session Vote; HB 5120-5121: Large-Scale Solar and Wind Siting: 2023-2024: SB 271, 502, 273: Clean Energy Future: 2023-2024: HBs 4341-4242 and SB 88LANSING, Mich. 30 & 206. Michigan House of Representatives District 23 is represented by Jason Morgan (D). Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton said in a speech from the Senate floor Wednesday. Houston James (R) 51,963. On the other side of the aisle, state Sen. Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) calls for a grade separation program to build bridges and underpasses to address safety concerns related to blocked crossings and. ”LANSING, Mich. Photo courtesy Rep. This bill is a thinly veiled attempt to whitewash and rework rewrite our history,” said Rep. “Of course we need more. View Darrin Quiroz Camilleri’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Darrin Camilleri of Trenton defeated Flat Rock Republican Houston James 55%-45% with 99% of the ballots accounted in the 4th. C. He is currently the Minority Whip for the House Democrats and the Minority Vice Chair in the House Education Committee. Darrin Camilleri, a former teacher who helped shape this year's education budget, called it "truly historic" and said that Michigan is now "leading the nation when it comes. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Town Hall with Sen. Churches in Gibraltar. Born: January 28, 1992 in Dearborn Marital Status: Single Education:. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown Twp. sendcamilleri@senate. Darrin Quiroz has 4 jobs listed on their profile. "No one knew these shipments were coming to Michigan at any level of government," said Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) spoke on the success and key in-district funding that will impact. "Not only was that hearing a danger to our democracy but it was a threat to our health," said Democratic State Rep. Sen. Museo Sans was designed by exljbris Font Foundry and Zeitung Pro was designed by Underware. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and. Incumbent. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order establishing the Michigan Department of. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Rep. They passed the entire thing in one day. LANSING, Mich. Democratic state Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown, tried to require that Giuliani and Ellis be sworn in. Assumed office: January 1, 2023. Alex Garza (D-Taylor) serves as treasurer. WHEN: Friday, April 28, from 10 – 11 am. State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (District 4) – $553,976. Also weighing in is Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown) to the Legislature in 2017, he had no idea he would be present for dramatic and often strange anti-democracy efforts. Subscribe to my e-newsletter! Darrin Quiroz Camilleri (born January 28, 1992) is an American politician from Michigan who represents the 4th district in the Michigan Senate since 2023. Michigan SB 277 Land use: farmland and open space; policy for farmers to rent land for commercial solar operations while enrolled in the PA 116 program; allow. Darrin Camilleri’s team has knocked on more than 15,000 doors for his re-election campaign this year. 3%; Houston James (R) 51,963: 44. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), who previously sent a letter to EGLE requesting an additional public hearing on the site and testified before the Oversight Committee today, offered the following comment:Detroit Free Press. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483 – 485. Camilleri’s line of questioning and repeated requests to present any real evidence obviously frazzled Giuliani. Darrin Camilleri and House Democrats announce their unemployment benefits package, Sept. Chair:. LANSING, Mich. Michigan Democratic House candidates and officeholders have spent $8. "Today is a historic win for workers everywhere," said state Sen. Camilleri taught at Consortium College Preparatory High School in Detroit. LANSING, Mich. Darrin Camilleri. 3%; Houston James (R) 51,963: 44. Joseph Porcarelli is a former law enforcement officer, who retired as the Police Chief of Grosse Ile after 30 years of service. Ranjeev Puri, D-24. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514We also kicked off our district funding announcements in the beginning of July when we visited our neighbors in Wayne to reveal $4. I'm currently working as the Constituent Services Director for State Senator Darrin Camilleri. WHERE: Flat Rock Public Library, 25200 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134. State Rep. Darrin Camilleri [D] Sen. Chapman, 62, is a "semi-retired" tree service, firewood and sawmill man and former autoworker. 7%. (Jan. Estimated vote counts are provided by the Associated Press and informed by. State Sen. Camilleri, 23, a social studies teacher at Consortium College Prep in Detroit. Darrin Camilleri (District 4) – $355,613. Election results provided by the Associated Press. Darrin Camilleri served as state Representative for three terms before successfully running for Senate. Darrin Camilleri for accusing the former New York City mayor of. Mondays from 10 am –3 pm. Thursday’s stop in Kentwood is part of a larger tour that started earlier in the week. State Representative, District 23. Before Giuliani began, state Rep. BROWNSTOWN, Mich. Democrat state Sen. Darrin Camilleri of Trenton defeated Flat Rock Republican Houston James 55%-45% with 99% of the ballots accounted in the 4th Senate District, a newly designed district that. I've also worked (and won!) on two State Leg. Member, Board of Directors Southpaw Michigan Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 6 months. State Rep. Phone: 517-373-7918. Our body copy font is Zeitung Pro, most often in regular weight and sentence case. Join the Movement for Fair Drug Prices. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from the Yale School of. Darrin Camilleri’s claim that federal prosecutors had found no evidence of election fraud, Giuliani said, ‘I will ask that he be disciplined for that,’ when the first fart. Seven years ago, Darrin Camilleri was a fresh college graduate and newly hired as a teacher with no textbooks, no curriculum, and a big job on top of his teaching duties: department chair. —When the people of Brownstown elected state Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton),. ), another former teacher and vice chair of the House Education Committee, in mid-October. 3,254 Followers, 747 Following, 85 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Darrin Quiroz Camilleri (@darrincamilleri)Darrin Camilleri is a current representative in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 23rd District, and is running for Michigan State Senate. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown Township, in a floor speech ahead of the vote. 2b. Six other states have PDABs and Camilleri said their plan would make Michigan’s “the strongest in the country. Information included in the form includes. He attended Tuesday night’s Woodhaven council meeting and thanked Mayor Patricia Odette and the. Farhat, 23, was named by Whitmer's. O. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, described the plan as "landmark legislation" that will lower health care costs for residents. 26. He is also the Assistant Majority Leader, Chairman of the PreK-12 School Aid Budget, and serves on committees that encompass Elections, Energy, Transportation, Labor and more. PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair. Darrin Camilleri, Guzman’s nephew, asked Home Depot to reconsider its decision in a Facebook post. Darrin Camilleri D-Brownstown Homepage for Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D) raised $572,006 and Houston James (R) raised $39,591. LANSING, Mich. O. Running to represent the Belleville Area, Wayne, and Downriver in the Michigan State Senate. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247. Darrin Camilleri’s last name has been corrected in this story. Governor Whitmer's Constituent Services team along with representatives from federal and local government will be in Trenton on July 23rd. Darrin Camilleri, Dayna Polehanki, Jon Bumstead:On Sunday, April 2, Spotlight on the News will interview State Senator Darrin Camilleri on repealing Michigan's right-to-work law. He is currently the Minority Whip for the House Democrats and the Minority Vice Chair in the House Education Committee. Running to represent the Belleville Area, Wayne, and Downriver in the Michigan State Senate. — Darrin Camilleri (@darrincamilleri) October 27, 2019 Republish. A package of bills under consideration by the state Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee could create an independent board to review prescription drug costs with the aim of lowering prices for Michiganders. Coffee Hour with Sen. July 20, 2023 – Michigan will begin paying teachers who currently hold National Board Certification and serve in high-need schools. Priorities — Darrin Camilleri for State Senate. File photo. This bill is a thinly veiled attempt to whitewash and rework rewrite our history,” said Rep. Darrin Camilleri Michigan Senator. Carone said she had signed an affidavit with the same testimony but Democrat State Rep. Aug. Darrin Camilleri of Trenton will lead the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12. That’s the lengths some Michigan school districts are going to try to bring new teachers on board. President Vella, accompanied by the Minister for Home Affairs Byron Camilleri, said that the preservation of traditions and Maltese customs is key to a thriving community. (March 30, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Assistant Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) visited Brookwood Elementary School and held a roundtable discussion to seek input from students, teachers and administrators about education funding needs for the area. 9,677 likes · 5 talking about this. Darrin Camilleri said, echoing Bayer's comments. thenewsherald. It was introduced in June and sponsored by state Sens. Darrin Camilleri, (D-Dearborn) amends the Legislative Council Act by adding a provision allowing the Council Administrator to decide LORA appeals. 44. Mailing Address: Michigan House of Representatives P. Camilleri, 30, is a term-limited state. Chair:. But this one component around education, no matter the party of the governor, there has not been an ability for the governor to really lead in a direction. David LaGrand (District 30) – $165,879. If I have federal issues in his district from our shared constituents I call @RashidaTlaib or @RepDebDingell," Camilleri posted. "Every year prescription drug costs go one direction: higher," said bill sponsor state Sen. "The past Legislature failed to act," said state Sen. com. Panelists Zoe Clark, Samantha Shriber and. He said if Michigan. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown, is calling on Michigan Leadership Group to cancel AR-15 giveaway in the aftermath of Uvalde school shooting. They may owe that success to the likes of reproductive rights. 47. Correction: David Palmer is running for State House in District 6 as a Democrat. Business and conservative groups had been prepared to decry the long-anticipated signing for some time. Speaking during a press conference, Sen. In an effort to find a fix to one of the state's largest infrastructure problems, a bipartisan effort is being pushed that would create a dedicated fund within the. Darrin Camilleri about the New York Times story that Giuliani is lobbying President Donald Trump for a preemptive pardon, the attorney objected vehemently to what he said was a defamatory question. James also has experience working in homeland security. State Rep. Pauline Wendzel, R-Watervliet, Sen. In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were: Aric Nesbitt (District 20. On February 8, Adam Zemke and Darrin Camilleri, both Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives, condemned the "Unashamed Identity Workshop" sponsored by the Metro City Church in. Churches, Congresswoman Dingell, and Congressman Thanedar. Darrin Camilleri. Darrin Camilleri (D) *. 9,674 likes · 11 talking about this. Rachel previously served as director of appointments, director of constituent services and deputy director of correspondence. Expand. EASTPOINTE — As chairman of the Michigan Senate Pre-K-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Name. Show Caption. “This is a crisis that is only getting worse. Rep. Watch Now. Now serving his third term in the state House of Representatives, Camilleri is running for election to the state Senate in a newly drawn. As the pre-K-12 Senate Appropriations chairman, Camilleri. Jaime Churches, D-Wyandotte, gave new hope to residents who depend on the bridge to get to and from. Find Race Results. Senator Darrin Camilleri Post Office Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 517-373-7918 855-DIST004 (855-347-8004) SenDCamilleri@senate. Source. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), acknowledged that many people wanted video monitoring to be a part of the discussion. Camilleri said they are delivering on decades of promises now, noting that back in 2012, the Republican majority House and Senate passed the current law with the full support of Republican Gov. David LaGrand (District 30) – $165,879. Darrin Camilleri (D)*--*Incumbent. Veronica Klinefelt Michigan Senator. WHEN: Friday, April 28, from 10 – 11 am. LANSING, Mich. Darrin Camilleri’s bills– Senate Bills 124 and 125– seek to create a fund that would be used to separate the railroad and road. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) released the. Speaking during a press conference, Sen. Senate Conferees Named 05/23/2023: Sens. WHEN: Friday, April 28, from 10. Rep. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. State Sen. The panel discusses the possibility of $9700 per pupil for Michigan students with guest Sen. Chair of the Senate Appropriations K-12 Subcommittee, Sen. Southgate City Council Member. Post Office Box 30036. “We are setting a standard for how high those costs can go from. Democratic state Sen. At the state level, corporations and unions. There are identical bills in the Senate, SB 232. Following years of Michigan workers being stripped of their organizing and bargaining power, State Reps. But lawmakers like Reilly and bill co-sponsor Darrin Camilleri believe there’s already too much standardized testing in schools. Information included in the form includes. Sen. Mail, Email, or Call. Education: graduation requirements Education: public school academies Education: school districts Education: students. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) gathered among more than 250 community supporters to take the oath of office. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), passed the Senate along party lines, with the exception of Sen. Democratic state Rep. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown, before being gaveled down by Rep. State Rep. 2, 2022. Estimated vote counts are provided by the Associated Press and informed by. State Sen. Term information: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026: Democrat State Senator. Darrin Camilleri’s last name has been corrected in this story. "The past Legislature failed to act," said state Sen. 9 million for lead line replacement, and we continued sharing our budget wins last week with Rep. In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were: Jason Wentworth – $641,950. He said if Michigan. 7%. WHERE: Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut St, Wyandotte, MI 48192. Political expenditures that are not controlled by candidates or their campaigns, known as satellite spending, are not included in. 3000Other lawmakers appointed to the commission include Rep. Darrin Camilleri Houston James. Democratic state Rep. 855-DIST004 (855-347-8004) [email protected] Camilleri, the young Maltese-Mexican-American and first. Responding to Rep. "I will ask that he be disciplined for that," Giuliani said as a microphone picked up a faint. On that last point the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, has been visiting school districts around the state to determine their individual needs. Constituent Services on the Road. 100% of Precincts Reporting (37 / 37) Michigan General Election Results for Nov. “Schools with school librarians do better than those that don’t. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown Township, said lawmakers are poised to introduce bills to create one of the most aggressive PDABs in the country in Michigan. Senator Darrin Camilleri State Senator Darrin Camilleri currently serves Michigan Senate District 4, following three successful terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Darrin Camilleri defeated Houston James in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022. (January 13, 2023) — Sen. "Bombing. Responding to a question from Michigan state Rep. 4th District. Sen. Camilleri was favored in the race, but poured millions. Hall overruled Camilleri, saying it was highly unusual to require sworn. Opposition from lawmakers continues to mount against GM’s plans to close plants | News | businessdirectory. Veronica Klinefelt Michigan Senator. He was a teacher and then ran for State Rep. Discover Darrin Camilleri's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats,. He said if Michigan. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0232'23. 3%. Amends secs. -elect Darrin Camilleri of Trenton Majority whip, Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton. " The spelling of Sen. Ranjeev Puri, D-24. Estimated vote counts are provided by the Associated Press and informed by. This is necessary to address the “growing. Repeal the controversial “Right to Work” labor policy, sponsored by state Rep. . Camilleri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 55. ) and Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), along with State Representative Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods), commemorate the rich culture and histories of Latino Americans in Michigan. WHERE: Flat Rock Public Library, 25200 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134. Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown) to the Legislature in 2017, he had no idea he would be present for dramatic and often strange anti-democracy efforts. Tag: Sen. P. Darrin Camilleri, D-Brownstown Township. The former teacher was instrumental in executing the budget and interviewing educators across the state to determine their needs. Darrin Camilleri, a Democrat, asked why her testimony should be considered believable when Judge Timothy Kenny dismissed her case due to a lack. Darrin Camilleri (Darrin Quiroz Camilleri) was born on 28 January, 1992 in Dearborn, Michigan, United States, is an American politician from Michigan. The three-bill package would do so by creating a five-member Prescription Drug Affordability Board appointed by the governor. Darrin Camilleri (Darrin Quiroz Camilleri) was born on 28 January, 1992 in Dearborn, Michigan, United States, is an American politician from Michigan. ) said on a media call that Maddock should be removed from office entirely. “Just know that this is a conversation that is ongoing as we are finding ways to balance cost and security for some municipalities,” he said. C. It was introduced in June and sponsored by state Sens. Darrin Camilleri. Democratic Michigan lawmakers say repealing the state’s “right to work” law is at the “forefront” of their agenda this term. Page 3 of 4 sb372/2324 The SOS would have to facilitate the procurement and distribution of absent voter ballot drop boxes. State Sen. 517-373-7918. Darrin Camilleri is an incumbent running for re-election for his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 23rd District. Download headshot suiteWyandotte Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Stec. State Sen. State Sen. On the other side of the aisle, state Sen. Join us to discuss updates from both Lansing and D. Lansing, MI 48909-7536. WE WON! I’m grateful to my neighbors across Downriver and Western Wayne County for placing their trust in me to serve as their voice in the Michigan State Senate. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn. LANSING, Mich. In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were: Aric Nesbitt (District 20) – $246,758. Southgate City Council Member Mark Farrah. Graphic courtesy of Darrin Camilleri. Camilleri is the representative for Michigan House District 23 and is running to represent Michigan State Senate District 4. The panel discusses the possibility of $9700 per pupil for Michigan students with guest Sen. Darrin Camilleri, who confronted Giuliani over the New York Times article claiming he lobbied Trump for a preemptive pardon. Darrin Camilleri may not have been able to afford college if he didn’t figure out how to fill out a federal financial aid form called the FAFSA. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, and state Rep. Jason Morgan. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, bested Flat Rock Republican challenger Houston James in a race to represent the Downriver community. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Southgate City Treasurer Christopher Rollet. EMAIL: votecamilleri@gmail. Darrin Camilleri Legislature Introduces Bills on Hospital Waste and Drug Costs. He’s now pushing to make the form a high school requirement. “Of course we need more. Send Message (Please fill all fields to proceed) Senator Darrin Camilleri. Michigan Sen. Camilleri said the state needs strategies to address population growth in the short. This is necessary to address the “growing humanitarian crisis” as the. In this Downriver Wayne County district, newcomer Democrat DARRIN CAMILLERI, 24, is a former staffer for retired Congressman John Dingell and a strong candidate to continue the kind of. Committed to advancing. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, said there’s still room for negotiations with his House colleagues to ensure “the best versions” cross the finish line and the chambers are. MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 818 | Trenton, MI 48183. Life’s More Fun in the Majority: When Darrin Camilleri was first elected to the Michigan Senate in 2016, he was the only Democrat to flip a seat. With the passage of the state budget through both the House and Senate Wednesday evening, State Sen. 0:46. National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler participated in the effort. PHONE:. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) was among the first to highlight the giveaway and highly criticize the group for including such a weapon as a draw. 0. The two candidates heading into the Nov. He is a bold leader who advocates for working families, immigrants and a politics of possibility in Michigan. Corporations themselves cannot donate to candidates at the federal level but federal candidates can get contributions from corporate PACs, employees and owners as well as their immediate families. There are four Republicans seeking to get their party’s nomination for the Nov. 25—Two Michigan legislators recently paid a visit to Gibraltar to deliver the news that the state is funding the replacement of lead service lines. Camilleri said he is confident their gun reform bills will pass. “Schools that have librarians and libraries have better reading scores than schools that do not,” said Rep. Terry Sabo (District 32) – $245,311. Darrin Camilleri of Trenton will lead the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12. Stephanie Chang [D] History. Within the Senate Majority, these former teachers are taking on prominent leadership roles . (CBS DETROIT) - The safety of Michigan students is top of mind for state senator and former educator Darrin Camilleri. m. PROTECTING WOMEN'S HEALTH & FREEDOM TO CHOOSE.