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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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Always a pleasure to address the Advocates for Senior Issues group — their civic engagement has been helping me think deeply about solving problems in the legislature since I started back in 2012. We recently got to talk about the state budget, infrastructure, rising costs, and the importance of aging in place. I’m grateful for these engaged constituents! ... See MoreSee Less
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This Saturday and Sunday, you can fish, ride off-road trails, and visit any of our state parks — all free of charge! Get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful #puremichigan! ... See MoreSee Less
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