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Senate Leadership Praises AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutional Republican Clawback Scheme
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to take back critical funding for projects and programs across the state illegal. Michigan Senate Democrats issued the...
Senate Democrats Ask AG Nessel to Weigh in on Legality of House Republicans’ Unprecedented Funding Cuts
After Lansing Republicans cut over half a billion dollars promised to people and programs statewide, Senate Dems aim to hold them accountable LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Last week, in a cruel political stunt, House Speaker Matt Hall and his Republican...
House Republicans End Year of Record-Setting Obstruction with Yet Another Appeal in Failed Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Today, Michigan State House Speaker Matt Hall and the Republican-led House filed yet another appeal in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) after Hall...
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Earlier this week, I got to chat with Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the key accomplishments Senate Democrats have achieved in partnership with the governor — from our expansion of the acclaimed Rx Kids cash assistance program for new moms and babies to our historic boost to the Earned Income Tax Credit to help more working families make ends meet. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address where she reflected on the historic progress we've delivered for Michiganders together and outlined her priorities for the year ahead.
Let's keep collaborating on more practical solutions to lower costs, make housing more affordable, improve literacy and support our kids, and ensure everyone has access to quality, accessible health care that they can afford. ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's keep working together to show Michiganders what good, accountable government looks like. ... See MoreSee Less
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