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, Reproductive Healthcare

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 Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Press Release, Reproductive Healthcare

From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health   LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...

Senate Democrats Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act to Protect Ballot Access in State Law

by admin | Sep 17, 2024 | Press Release

On National Voter Registration Day, policymakers pass legislation to safeguard rights of qualified voters and reduce barriers to election participation LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation to establish the...

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...

As Michigan Kids Head Back to School, Senate Democrats Celebrate Investments for Every Age and Every Stage of Education 

by admin | Aug 22, 2024 | Budget, Press Release

Budget highlights include expanded preschool, free school meals for kids, more school funding where it’s needed the most, and greater access to higher education for all students LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 22, 2024) — As Michigan kids and their families prepare to head back...

Senate Democrats Pass State Budget Dedicated to Building Up Michigan

by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Budget, Press Release

Under the leadership of Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Sarah Anthony, Senate Democrats use the budget process to uplift all residents     LANSING, Mich. (June 27, 2024) — Today, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic...