Senate Majority Leader, Godfrey-Lee Superintendent, and Chief of GRPD Address New Firearm Safe Storage Law Taking Effect Tomorrow
New law will require gun owners to keep their firearms safely secured from minors, a widely supported, evidence-based step in preventing gun violence. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 12, 2024) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Announces Todd Cook as Incoming Business Office Director
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced that Todd Cook will become the new director of the Senate Business Office. Cook is well known within the capital community, most recently having...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Supplemental Bills Lowering Costs with Investments in Schools, Colleges, and Infrastructure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills alleviating school district debt, investing in infrastructure, supporting community colleges and public universities, and lowering costs for families across Michigan on...
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...
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...
Senate Democrats Expand Reproductive Healthcare Through Passage of Reproductive Health Act
Legislation sponsored by Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Cavanagh will improve access to reproductive healthcare, affirm rights of all Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (October 19, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, Senate...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan...
Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement tonight in response to the UAW strike announcement: “The...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformative ‘Budget for the People,’ Tackles Pressing Needs of Michigan Kids, Workers and Communities
Budget includes major investments at local and state levels to improve lives, state's future LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats passed their first majority-led state budget in 40 years, and with it,...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Supplemental Bills Lowering Costs with Investments in Schools, Colleges, and Infrastructure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills alleviating school district debt, investing in infrastructure, supporting community colleges and public universities, and lowering costs for families across Michigan on...
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...
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...
Senate Democrats Expand Reproductive Healthcare Through Passage of Reproductive Health Act
Legislation sponsored by Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Cavanagh will improve access to reproductive healthcare, affirm rights of all Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (October 19, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, Senate...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan...
Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement tonight in response to the UAW strike announcement: “The...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformative ‘Budget for the People,’ Tackles Pressing Needs of Michigan Kids, Workers and Communities
Budget includes major investments at local and state levels to improve lives, state's future LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats passed their first majority-led state budget in 40 years, and with it,...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformational State Budget to Improve Equity and Spur Innovation
Budget includes highest per-pupil funding in state history, education, criminal justice and housing supports for families with lower incomes, universal emphasis on diversity and equity, bipartisan work programs, and significant protections...
Brinks, Moss Pass Bipartisan Transformational Brownfields Bill to Attract Thriving Redevelopment to Michigan Communities
Bill earned support of local government, business groups from across the state LANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and a bipartisan majority of the...
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