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Senate Democrats Celebrate Opening Day, Highlight Policy and Budget Wins to Support Hunters
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 14, 2023) — Senate Democrats are wishing Michigan hunters luck on the opening day of Michigan’s firearm deer hunting season tomorrow, and taking the opportunity to remind residents of some important, positive policy changes and investments to...
Senate Democrats Pass Siting Bills to Simplify Process for Large-Scale Solar and Wind Projects
Bills are key counterpart to Senate’s Clean Energy Future plan, protect personal property rights and local input, authority    LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 8, 2023) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed House Bills 5120 and 5121, the Clean Energy and Jobs Act, to...
Legislative Update, District News and More Community Resources
Hello Neighbors, Domestic violence impacts many Michiganders — especially vulnerable populations such as women and children. In fact, access to a firearm makes it five times more likely an abusive partner will kill their female victim. Moreover, up to one in three...
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Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor the contributions, culture, progress, perseverance, and courage of African Americans throughout our nation's history — and a reminder that structural inequities persist even after progress is made.
This morning, I joined the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to reflect on lessons from Juneteenth and how they can shape our democratic process today. Below are other opportunities to commemorate Juneteenth in Grand Rapids this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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My staff had the honor of accepting an award on my behalf that means so much to me — the George Heartwell Champion for Children award presented by the Expanded Learning Opportunities Network.
ELO Network is a group of dedicated and incredible youth advocates who are creating amazing after school opportunities for kids. It was an honor to be considered their champion and to be recognized for the ways that I advocated for kids all over Michigan who deserve to grow up with support, resources, and ways to chase their dreams. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Exciting news — the Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act yesterday! 🚨
As federal voting protections are being eroded by those who are afraid of losing at the ballot box, Michigan Senate Democrats are fighting back to ensure every eligible Michigander can freely and fairly participate in our elections — because a true democracy reflects the will of all of us, not just a select few. ... See MoreSee Less
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