[3] As a State Representative, Segal stated that some of her priorities were to focus on making health care more affordable and accessible to all Michigan residents, creating an environment that is inviting to the businesses that will create good-paying jobs for the workers of Calhoun County, and improving schools to provide Michigan students with a quality education from an early age.
[5] Segal is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, where she received a bachelor's degree in sociology, with a concentration in public policy and urban affairs.
[5] 2013-2014 Legislative Session [6] Insurance - Democratic Vice Chair[2] Health Policy Michigan Competitiveness 2011-2012 Legislative Session Agriculture[7] Health Policy Insurance House Fiscal Agency Governing Board[8] 2009-2010 Legislative Session Health Policy - Vice Chair[9] Insurance New Economy and Quality of Life Urban Policy Public Employees Health Care Reform On May 21, 2009 the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4930, a bill sponsored by Segal, which modified Michigan's tax code to create a tax exemption for Duncan Aviation, a Battle Creek company specializing in the interior customization of new aircraft.
[11] 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.
[13] In an effort to save the MYCA, Segal launched an online petition, hosted a rally at the Capitol,[14] and lobbied her fellow legislators for support.