one hundred jobs from Battle Creek to its sister facility in Nebraska. By working closely with Republican Senator Jason Allen, the legislation was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm on June 23, 2009 and became Public Act 53 of 2009. Public Act 53 of 2009 was Segal's first bill to be passed into law. During the 2009 Michigan budget negotiations, Segal made the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy (MYCA) one of her top priorities for future funding. The MYCA is a voluntary, quasi-military program run by the National Guard. The program is designed for at-risk youth who have either dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. Segal advocated for full funding of the program throughout the budget process, but applauded the efforts of the bi-partisan School Aid conference committee for providing partial funding, $642,300, in its compromise budget. In an effort to save the MYCA, Segal launched an online petition, hosted a rally at the Capitol, and lobbied her fellow legislators for support. On November 25, 2009, the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy announced that it would remain operational through at least 2010. Electoral history 2012 General Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District 2010 General Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District 2008 General Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District 2008 Primary Election for State Representative - Michigan's 62nd District References Living people 1975 births Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Women state legislators in Michigan County commissioners in Michigan People from Battle Creek, Michigan Kalamazoo College alumni 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians