by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | News Story
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and Michiganders understand its importance. In fact, Michigan consistently ranks high in voter participation, with 63.3% of eligible voters casting ballots in recent general elections — making us fourth in the nation. This...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | News Story
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and waters by which...
by admin | Oct 11, 2024 | News Story
Beginning Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance recognizing the rich histories, cultures, and accomplishments of Latinx Americans in Michigan and across the nation. Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the anniversaries of...
by admin | Oct 10, 2024 | News Story, Reproductive Healthcare
While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats hear testimony and personal perspectives on legislation to expand access to contraception Somewhere in Michigan, there is a woman struggling with endometriosis who...
by admin | Oct 1, 2024 | Budget, News Story
Tuesday, October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year in the state of Michigan — meaning the historic state budget passed by Senate Democrats on June 27, 2024, has officially taken effect! Intentionally crafted to build up Michigan families, schools, workers,...
by admin | Sep 12, 2024 | News Story
About every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide in the United States. In Michigan, it’s the 11th leading cause of death. According to the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission’s 2023 annual report, 1,482 people lost their lives to suicide in 2021. Of those, 80% were...
