Momnibus Bill Package Passes Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services

by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) joined Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and other maternal health practitioners and advocates to testify before the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services in support of the Momnibus bill package,...

Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan 

by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | Lowering Costs, Press Release

Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection laws in Michigan were...

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...