Bipartisan Senate Acts to Finally Close One-in-the-Nation Immunity Loophole for Faulty Drug Manufacturers 

by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Press Release

Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families  LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann...

Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives 

by admin | Oct 11, 2023 | Press Release

Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers   LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Senate passed Senate...

Transformational State Budget Takes Effect as New Fiscal Year Begins 

by admin | Oct 6, 2023 | News Story

“Budget for the People” invests in Michigan kids, workers and communities    October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for the state of Michigan — the day when the historic state budget the Michigan Senate passed on June 28 takes effect. Totaling $81.7...

Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health

by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Press Release

Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support   LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald...

Senate Takes Steps to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board 

by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | News Story

Senate Bills 483-485, sponsored by Senators Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), and Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), would establish an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan. This board will play a...