Sen. Anthony Comments on Transportation Committee’s Hearing on Bills to Implement a Mobile Driver’s Licenses and State ID System in Michigan

by admin | Oct 17, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 17, 2024) — Yesterday, the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony on a package of bills aimed at modernizing Michigan’s identification system by allowing residents, businesses, and other entities to opt for mobile...

Momnibus Bill Package Passes Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services

by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Press Release

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,...

Sen. Cavanagh Leads Legislation to Strengthen Michigan Consumer Protection

by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | Press Release

The ‘Telephone Solicitation Act’ protects residents against unwanted robocalls and phone scams   LANSING, Mich. (Oct 9, 2024) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) introduced a comprehensive bill package to protect Michigan consumers from unfair, deceptive...

Senate Democrats, Experts Host Freedom to Plan Town Halls, Engage with Local Residents on Legislation to Expand Access to Contraception, Reproductive Health Care 

by jlindsay | Oct 4, 2024 | Press Release

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...

Senate Committee Unanimously Votes to Advance Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Vulnerable Adults 

by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Press Release

To better protect the state’s aging population and vulnerable adults, Michigan Senate seeks to implement tools to better detect and address cases of abuse   LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — According to the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General, more than 73,000...

Michigan Senate Democrats Recognize Suicide Prevention Month, Highlight Crucial Legislation, Investments to Combat Public Health Challenge 

by admin | Sep 13, 2024 | Press Release

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...