Michigan Senate Passes Legislative Package Led by Sens. Hertel, Santana, Geiss, Camilleri and Klinefelt to Establish a State-Based Health Insurance Exchange
Legislation would provide the state of Michigan with greater flexibility to expand access to affordable healthcare and improve health outcomes for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 633-638, sponsored by...
Recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month, Senate Democrats Pair Thoughts and Prayers with Action
Mothers and fathers. Sisters and brothers. Students, neighbors and friends. From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence plagues Michiganders in every corner of our state, leaving an irrevocable mark on too many lives. As Michigan families hug their loved ones a...
Senate Democrats Applaud Elections and Ethics Committee’s Vote to Move Michigan Voting Rights Act Forward
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2024) — The Michigan Voting Rights Act took a significant step forward on Thursday, June 13 as the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee voted to favorably report the bill package, which now heads to the full Senate for additional...
Celebrating Juneteenth & Black Excellence in the Michigan Legislature
Last year, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) sponsored Senate Bill 50 to permanently designate Juneteenth — the day that marks the liberation of Black Americans who remained enslaved in the years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation — as a state...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Pride Month
On June 4, 2024, the Michigan Senate adopted Senate Resolution 126 recognizing June 2024 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. Sponsored by state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and cosponsored by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus —...
Senate Democrats Commemorate World Environment Day, Highlight Historic Climate Progress in Michigan
The largest international platform for environmental outreach, World Environment Day — annually observed on June 5 — engages advocates from across the globe in the effort to protect and restore our planet, underscoring the increasingly urgent need for climate and...
Michigan Senate Democrats Finalize ‘Building Up Michigan’ Budget Ahead of State Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference
CREC conference outlines state’s economic climate, revenues to inform state budget process The Michigan Senate Democrats are gearing up for the upcoming Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) set to take place on Friday, May 17, 2024. Read more about the...
Michigan Senate Passes Innovative “Building Up Michigan” Budget to Continue Progress Toward a Better Future for All
Budget highlights include record school funding, community college access for all students, significant funding for local communities and efforts to lower costs for state residents LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority...
5 Fast Facts for Draft Day: A Look at How Sports and Good Legislation Positively Impact Michigan
As the NFL Draft arrives in Detroit, it’s a great time to acknowledge how sports and government can work together The NFL Draft has arrived in Detroit, shining a spotlight on the Motor City as it aims to reintroduce itself on the national stage. More than 300,000...
Safeguarding Michiganders’ Wellness: Senate Democrats Recognize Public Health Week
Public health encompasses a multifaceted approach to the prevention of disease, promotion of wellness and enhancement of individuals’ quality of life. From behavioral healthcare and infectious disease prevention to water quality monitoring and environmental standards...