Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address 

by jlindsay | Feb 26, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address this evening:   “Governor Whitmer made herself loud and clear tonight: our...

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor 

by admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release

NOTE: Legal documents related to today’s lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a lawsuit against...

Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature 

by admin | Jan 29, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and subject the Legislature and governor’s office to records requests from the public. Senate Bills 1 and 2, sponsored by Sens....

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation 

by admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) introduced Senate Resolution 3 to prepare legal action that compels the House of Representatives to fulfill its constitutional duty to present the nine remaining bills passed...

Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025

by admin | Jan 8, 2025 | Lowering Costs, Press Release, Supporting Families

Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd Legislature, Michigan Senate...

Michigan Senate Democrats Continue Bipartisan Fight for Government Transparency and Accountability With FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature 

by admin | Jan 8, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — On the opening day of the 103rd legislative session, Michigan Senate Democrats wasted no time in renewing bipartisan efforts to improve government transparency in Michigan. Leading the charge, Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Sen. Ed...