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Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
Senate Democrats pass emergency support for SNAP recipients and food providers, continue call for Trump, Republican Congress to pass funding to continue SNAP LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats continued their fight to protect food...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 27, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and the Michigan Senate in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Brinks after House Speaker...
Legislative Democrats Pass Bipartisan State Budget to Protect Medicaid, Counter Severe Federal Cuts, Fix the Roads, and Keep the State Open
Showing what real leadership looks like, Democrats uphold core values while finding room for compromise to get the job done LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Democrats passed a bipartisan state budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year that centers on people-first...
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In this year's state budget, Michigan Senate Democrats secured a historic $270 million investment to expand the widely successful Rx Kids program to more Michigan communities.
This is a major win for the health and economic security of Michigan moms, babies, and families. Learn more about Rx Kids ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Due to federal Republicans' government shutdown — the longest in American history — the 1.4 million Michiganders, including children and veterans, who rely on SNAP are continuing to face disruptions in their access to food.
Those who normally receive their SNAP benefits on the third, fifth, or seventh of the month will now receive about 50% of their normal SNAP allotment beginning tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 8. All other SNAP recipients will receive partial benefits on their normally scheduled date.
To be connected with a food bank nearest you, contact Michigan 211 by dialing 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting mi211.org. Michigan 211 not only connects folks with food assistance, but a variety of resources, including utility assistance and emergency shelter. ... See MoreSee Less
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