by admin | Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release, Supporting Families
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by policy advocates and...
by admin | Jan 8, 2025 | Lowering Costs, Press Release, Supporting Families
Legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board would rein in the skyrocketing costs of medication to help Michiganders stay healthy and save money LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2025) — To kick off the first day of the 103rd Legislature, Michigan Senate...
by jlindsay | Oct 21, 2024 | Press Release, Supporting Families
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The legislation, sponsored by...
by admin | Aug 22, 2024 | Budget, Press Release, Supporting Families
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...
by admin | Feb 15, 2024 | News Story, Supporting Families
Michigan Senate Democrats proudly commemorate the three-year milestone of the Michigan Reconnect program, applauding its progress and expansion. As the Michigan Reconnect program marks its third anniversary, Michigan Senate Democrats proudly reflect on the strides...
by admin | Jan 26, 2024 | Lowering Costs, News Story, Supporting Families
Michigan Democrats’ Working Families Tax Credit taking effect on Feb. 13 quintuples state EITC, stands to help save 700,000 Michiganders around $3,150 a year On EITC Awareness Day today, Michigan Senate Democrats are celebrating their passage of the most significant...
