Brinks, Michigan Senate Prevail in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit

by jlindsay | Feb 28, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 27, 2025)—Today, Court of Appeals Judge Sima Patel ruled in favor of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and the Michigan Senate in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Brinks after House...

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address 

by jlindsay | Feb 26, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address this evening:   “Governor Whitmer made herself loud and clear tonight: our...

Senate Health Policy Committee Advances Legislation to Expand Contraception Access, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

by jlindsay | Dec 4, 2024 | Reproductive Healthcare

While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all   LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 4, 2024) — Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued...

Sen. Chang Legislation Would Expand Access to Group-Based Pregnancy Support, Improve Health Outcomes for Moms and Babies

by jlindsay | Nov 18, 2024 | Reproductive Healthcare

Recently introduced Centering Pregnancy bills would require insurers cover group-based model of prenatal care, childbirth classes      LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 18, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation that would enable more expectant...

Uplifting Michigan Veterans in the Capitol and Our Communities 

by jlindsay | Nov 8, 2024 | News Story

Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities  Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the...