by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | Press Release
Senate Democrats champion free school meals, record investments for students and teachers across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher educational institutions. Included are...
by admin | Sep 16, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s address focused on the state budget: “One of the only things legislators absolutely must do every year is pass a...
by admin | Aug 20, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Earlier today, Michigan Senate Democrats broke down what’s at stake if House Republicans continue to stall on passing a budget and refuse to engage as a serious partner in delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. In May, Senate...
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats renewed their call for House Republicans to take action on an education budget, warning that continued inaction is putting students, teachers, and schools at risk. “As House Republicans continue holding...
by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in response to General Motors’ announcement of a multi-billion-dollar investment and thousands of new auto jobs in Michigan: “Thousands of good jobs...
by admin | May 22, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (May 22, 2025) — Today, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced that he will not be seeking another trial for Christopher Schurr, the former police officer whose trial for shooting and killing 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya ended in a mistrial earlier...