Senate Committee Takes on Emerging Microplastics Threat
Democratic legislation would protect Great Lakes, human health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture heard testimony on legislation to prevent and clean up microplastics...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Budget Delays, Warn of Real Consequences for Michigan Students
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...
Sen. Polehanki Blasts House Republicans for Failing to Pass Education Budget, Threatening Free School Meals Program
Okemos Public Schools discontinues free school meals due to budget limbo, more schools expected to follow LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 6, 2025) — Months ago, Senate Democrats passed a record education budget proposal that prioritizes the needs of Michigan...
Sen. Polehanki Sets Record Straight on Competing Legislation to Regulate Cell Phones in Schools
Claims of a “deal” on policy remedy with Senate are false, House bill’s failure due to content, not politics LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2025) — As a former teacher, Chair of the Senate Education Committee and sponsor of Senate-passed legislation to...
Senate Democrats Champion Slate of Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Michigan Communities
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic LANSING, Mich. (June 25, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities in...
Working to Build a Future Free from Gun Violence, Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Slate of Gun Safety Legislation
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of this growing issue LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities...
Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
LANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2025) — Today, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), alongside his Senate Democratic colleagues, announced a record education budget proposal that prioritizes Michigan students, invests in safe and healthy learning...
Sen. Polehanki Calls Out Trump Administration’s “Snitch Portal” for Targeting Teachers
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2025) — Yesterday, the U.S. Dept. of Education launched a so-called “snitch portal,” inviting parents to “report illegal, discriminatory practices at institutions of learning,” according to its website. Responding to the...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Irwin and Polehanki Legislation to Improve Literacy and Help Students With Dyslexia Heads to Governor’s Desk
Bills to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia receive bipartisan and unanimous support in Senate LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bills 567 and 568, comprehensive legislation to improve...
Senate Committee Takes on Emerging Microplastics Threat
Democratic legislation would protect Great Lakes, human health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture heard testimony on legislation to prevent and clean up microplastics...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Budget Delays, Warn of Real Consequences for Michigan Students
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...
Sen. Polehanki Blasts House Republicans for Failing to Pass Education Budget, Threatening Free School Meals Program
Okemos Public Schools discontinues free school meals due to budget limbo, more schools expected to follow LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 6, 2025) — Months ago, Senate Democrats passed a record education budget proposal that prioritizes the needs of Michigan...
Sen. Polehanki Sets Record Straight on Competing Legislation to Regulate Cell Phones in Schools
Claims of a “deal” on policy remedy with Senate are false, House bill’s failure due to content, not politics LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2025) — As a former teacher, Chair of the Senate Education Committee and sponsor of Senate-passed legislation to...
Senate Democrats Champion Slate of Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Michigan Communities
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic LANSING, Mich. (June 25, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities in...
Working to Build a Future Free from Gun Violence, Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Slate of Gun Safety Legislation
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of this growing issue LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities...
Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
LANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2025) — Today, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), alongside his Senate Democratic colleagues, announced a record education budget proposal that prioritizes Michigan students, invests in safe and healthy learning...
Sen. Polehanki Calls Out Trump Administration’s “Snitch Portal” for Targeting Teachers
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2025) — Yesterday, the U.S. Dept. of Education launched a so-called “snitch portal,” inviting parents to “report illegal, discriminatory practices at institutions of learning,” according to its website. Responding to the...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Irwin and Polehanki Legislation to Improve Literacy and Help Students With Dyslexia Heads to Governor’s Desk
Bills to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia receive bipartisan and unanimous support in Senate LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bills 567 and 568, comprehensive legislation to improve...
Sen. Polehanki on Senate Passage of Resolution Endangering School Boards, Students
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 2, 2021) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed Senate Resolution 86 today along party lines:“Educators, administrators, and school board...
Senator Polehanki on Support of Senate Passing State Budget
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate today passed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget that totals just under $70 billion in combined state and federal funds,...
Sen. Polehanki on Senate Passage of Historic K-12 Budget
LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2021) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate today passed a K-12 budget that makes the largest investment in K-12 public schools in our state’s history and...
Sen. Polehanki Supports Workers, Effort to Combat Payroll Fraud
LANSING, Mich. (April 15, 2021) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan Jobs First Executive Directive, which is designed to ensure fair and equitable wages...
Sen. Polehanki Urges Legislative Action on Proposed Education Budget
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2021) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendation today, which includes the largest investment in schools in state...
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