Senate Majority Leader Brinks Congratulates New House Leadership
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement congratulating Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) and Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) on being named Speaker of the House and House Democratic...
10 Ways Senate Democrats Have Been Tackling Hunger in Michigan
No matter what we look like or what zip code we call home, we all deserve to have access to quality, nutritious food to nourish our minds and bodies. Yet, the disturbing reality is that both here in Michigan and across the country, food insecurity is on the rise. In a...
Anthony Bill to Improve Breast Cancer Detection Standards in Michigan Voted Out of Committee
Legislation introduced during Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to improve mammogram reporting standards and increase early detection LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Too many families in Michigan and across the country know the pain of losing a loved one to...
Ope, I voted — What Michiganders Need to Know About Voting
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and Michiganders understand its importance. In fact, Michigan consistently ranks high in voter participation, with 63.3% of eligible voters casting ballots in recent general elections — making us fourth in the nation. This...
Honey, Hunting and Health Care: How Senate Democrats are Uplifting Michigan’s Rural Communities
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and waters by which...
Senate Committee on Labor Votes Out Legislation to Reform State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The legislation, sponsored by...
Momnibus Bill Package Passes Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) joined Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and other maternal health practitioners and advocates to testify before the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services in support of the Momnibus bill package,...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Beginning Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance recognizing the rich histories, cultures, and accomplishments of Latinx Americans in Michigan and across the nation. Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the anniversaries of...
The Road to Ensure All Michiganders Have the Freedom to Plan
While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats hear testimony and personal perspectives on legislation to expand access to contraception Somewhere in Michigan, there is a woman struggling with endometriosis who...
Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan
Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection laws in Michigan were...