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Senate Health Policy Committee Advances Legislation to Expand Contraception Access, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

by admin | Dec 4, 2024 | Press Release

While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 4, 2024) — Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued...

Sen. Cavanagh Champions Fair Chance Access to Housing Act to Establish Equitable Housing Practices, Ensure Basic Right to Housing

by admin | Nov 27, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 27, 2024) — Yesterday, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bills 1154 and 1155 to prohibit landlords from requiring rental applicants to disclose their criminal histories during the initial housing...

Michigan Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Community Trust With Police

by admin | Nov 22, 2024 | Press Release

Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, prevent body cam tampering, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the...

Sen. Irwin Bill to Stop Michigan from Taking Foster Kids’ Money Passes Senate

by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Press Release

Senate Bill 872 would end state seizure of foster kids’ benefits, secure assets for when they age out of system LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), to end the state’s...

Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee Passes Bills to Protect Michigan Families Struggling with Debt

by admin | Oct 23, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection voted to pass Senate Bills 408 and 409, a comprehensive bill package that modernizes the state’s consumer debt garnishment law and bankruptcy...

Senate Democrats, Experts Host Freedom to Plan Town Halls, Engage with Local Residents on Legislation to Expand Access to Contraception, Reproductive Health Care

by jlindsay | Oct 4, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 4, 2024) — This month, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) hosted a series of virtual town halls on Senate Democrats’ Freedom to Plan legislation, a comprehensive bill package to reduce...