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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
NOTE: Legal documents related to today's lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a lawsuit against...
Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and subject the Legislature and governor’s office to records requests from the public. Senate Bills 1 and 2, sponsored by Sens....
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) introduced Senate Resolution 3 to prepare legal action that compels the House of Representatives to fulfill its constitutional duty to present the nine remaining bills passed...
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This Nurses Week, we’re thanking Michigan nurses for the care they provide every day, and showing that gratitude with action. That's why we passed bipartisan legislation to end forced overtime, protect patient safety, and support nurses’ health and well-being.
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Children’s mental health matters — online and offline.
During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our Kids Over Clicks legislation, which will protect kids online from addictive algorithms, data mining, and predatory content.
Learn more: senatedems.com/kids-over-clicks/
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Children’s mental health matters — online and offline.
During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our Kids Over Clicks legislation, which will protect kids online from addictive algorithms, data mining, and predatory content.
Learn more: senatedems.com/kids-over-clicks/
During National Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re backing our thanks with action. The Senate‑passed 2027 education budget proposal includes $150 million for teacher bonuses — a meaningful step to support educators and strengthen Michigan classrooms.
Children’s mental health matters — online and offline.
During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting our Kids Over Clicks legislation, which will protect kids online from addictive algorithms, data mining, and predatory content.
Learn more:
During National Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re backing our thanks with action. The Senate‑passed 2027 education budget proposal includes $150 million for teacher bonuses — a meaningful step to support educators and strengthen Michigan classrooms.
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