Gov. Whitmer Signs Supplemental Bills Lowering Costs with Investments in Schools, Colleges, and Infrastructure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills alleviating school district debt, investing in infrastructure, supporting community colleges and public universities, and lowering costs for families across Michigan on taxes and higher...
National Women Support Women Day: Leader Brinks Inspires Change
Leader Brinks honors and celebrates the progress of women For the first time in Michigan’s history, the Senate Majority Leader is a woman. On National Women Support Women Day (December 1) — a commemorative day created in 2018 by Amy O’Donnell to honor influential...
Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act RHA removes barriers to health care, lowers costs for independent providers, protects access to abortion LIVONIA, Mich. – Today,...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard, strong labor provisions to build clean energy, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Legislative and Budget Wins for Food Security in 2023
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2023) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during the holiday season,...
Michigan Senate Democrats Shine a Spotlight on Local Places for Small Business Saturday
Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been observed on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. In contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday — which cater to big box retailers and e-commerce sites — Small Business Saturday encourages supporting local brick-and-mortar...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Look Back on Legislative and Budget Wins for Food Security in 2023
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during the holiday season, Senate Democrats have ensured that...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Opening Day, Highlight Policy and Budget Wins to Support Hunters
This year, opening day of Michigan’s firearm deer hunting season is November 15, 2023. The DNR has created a resource page to help hunters have a successful 2023 deer hunting season — find licenses, regulations, maps and more here. As the Great Lakes region...