Hertel, Singh, Camilleri Tackle Urgent Tipped Wage Fix and Wage Theft on Day One, Making Workers a Priority in 2025
Balancing the interests of workers, small businesses, and consumers, this legislative package seeks to build a fair economy that works for all LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — On day one of a new legislative session, Senate Democrats are not shying away from tackling...
Michigan Senate Democrats Make Lowering Costs, Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care a Top Priority in 2025
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd Legislature, Michigan Senate...
Driving Change, Building Opportunity: Senate Democrats’ Impact on Michigan
Michigan Senate Democrats spent 2024 hard at work delivering solutions to the everyday challenges Michiganders face across the state. From passing a budget that builds up every resident by continuing universal free school meals, expanding access to higher education,...
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 sexual assault greater...
Senate Democrats Champion Legislation to Protect Reproductive Rights, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
After protecting abortion access, assisted reproduction procedures, surrogacy, and reproductive health data, Senate Democrats advance equitable access to contraceptive care LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2024) — Building on their commitment to empowering Michigan residents...
Celebrating the Businesses that Keep Michigan Thriving on Small Business Saturday
From expanding the transformational Brownfield Plan program and significantly increasing Michigan’s match for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit to helping lower property taxes for small businesses and update business improvement zones, our senators are committed to...
The Season of Giving: Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Highlight Efforts to Invest in Michigan Families, Local Communities
Senate Democrats extend our warmest wishes to the families of Michigan this holiday season, and we hope you enjoy a restful, joyous Thanksgiving full of good food and gratitude. The holidays are a perfect time to give back and serve our local communities that...
Native American Heritage Month
Honoring Michigan’s Native American Communities November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities here in Michigan and across the country. Michigan is home to 12...
Happy Hunting! Senate Democrats Recognize Opening Day, Highlight Support for Michigan Hunters, Natural Resources
Today, Michigan hunters are headed out into the woods to kick off the state’s 2024 firearm deer hunting season! The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has put together a webpage of resources to help hunters have a successful season — find licenses, regulations,...
Uplifting Michigan Veterans in the Capitol and Our Communities
Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the...