Chair Shink Calls Out House Republicans’ Budget Gutting Michigan Dept. of Corrections, Judiciary System

by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Budget

While Senate Democrats fight to improve public safety and strengthen the Michigan court system, House Republicans work to slash jobs, critical funding for MDOC and judiciary branch LANSING, MI (Aug. 27, 2025) — Long after the statutory July 1 deadline, House...

Chair Santana Slams House Republicans on Dangerous Health and Human Services Budget

by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Budget

As Senate Democrats prioritize public health and economic stability, House Republicans eliminate critical support for Medicaid, food assistance, water affordability, and health care LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2025) — House Republicans finally passed their destructive,...

Sen. Hertel Slams House Republicans’ Budget Defunding the Michigan State Police 

by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Budget

While House Republicans seek to slash funding for public safety, Sen. Hertel stands up for State Troopers LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Nearly two months past the statutory July 1 deadline, House Republicans rushed through an egregious 808-page, $78.5 billion...

Sen. Anthony Slams House Republicans for Proposing a Fiscally Reckless Budget 

by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Budget

Weeks before the new fiscal year is set to begin, House Republicans unveil a state budget with sweeping cuts to public safety, education, and health care LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Months past the statutory deadline, House Republicans rushed through an egregious...

Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Blocking Budget, Putting Michigan Families at Risk

by admin | Aug 20, 2025 | Budget, Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Earlier today, Michigan Senate Democrats broke down what’s at stake if House Republicans continue to stall on passing a budget and refuse to engage as a serious partner in delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. In May, Senate...

Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Budget Delays, Warn of Real Consequences for Michigan Students

by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | Budget, Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats renewed their call for House Republicans to take action on an education budget, warning that continued inaction is putting students, teachers, and schools at risk. “As House Republicans continue holding...