Senate Democrats, Experts Host Freedom to Plan Town Halls, Engage with Local Residents on Legislation to Expand Access to Contraception, Reproductive Health Care
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...
With New Fiscal Year Underway, Senate Democrats’ Historic 2025 State Budget Takes Effect
Tuesday, October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year in the state of Michigan — meaning the historic state budget passed by Senate Democrats on June 27, 2024, has officially taken effect! Intentionally crafted to build up Michigan families, schools, workers,...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...
Senate Democrats Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act to Protect Ballot Access in State Law
On National Voter Registration Day, policymakers pass legislation to safeguard rights of qualified voters and reduce barriers to election participation LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation to establish the...
Michigan Senate Democrats Recognize Suicide Prevention Month, Highlight Crucial Legislation, Investments to Combat Public Health Challenge
From gun safety legislation to investments in mental health and support for veterans, Senate Democrats take holistic approach to fighting suicide in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 13, 2024) – With Suicide Prevention Month underway, Senate Democrats are bringing...
Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention in Michigan
About every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide in the United States. In Michigan, it’s the 11th leading cause of death. According to the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission’s 2023 annual report, 1,482 people lost their lives to suicide in 2021. Of those, 80% were...
Wins for Workers: Senate Democrats’ Pro-Worker Policies Are Building Up Michigan
Marking the unofficial end of summer, the Labor Day holiday is a great time for Michiganders and folks across the country to gather with friends and family, whether getting together for a good grill-out, a last swim, or the chance to sit around a campfire and enjoy...
As Michigan Kids Head Back to School, Senate Democrats Celebrate Investments for Every Age and Every Stage of Education
Budget highlights include expanded preschool, free school meals for kids, more school funding where it’s needed the most, and greater access to higher education for all students LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 22, 2024) — As Michigan kids and their families prepare to head back...
Turning the Tide: Senate Democrats Take Action to Protect Michiganders’ Access to Clean Water
During Water Quality Month, Senate Democrats reflect on all the things Michigan’s lakes and fresh water provide and the Legislature’s work to protect them for future generations The Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario — are more than just a...
Senate Democrats Pass State Budget Dedicated to Building Up Michigan
Under the leadership of Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Sarah Anthony, Senate Democrats use the budget process to uplift all residents LANSING, Mich. (June 27, 2024) — Today, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic...