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Senate Leadership Praises AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutional Republican Clawback Scheme
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to take back critical funding for projects and programs across the state illegal. Michigan Senate Democrats issued the...
Senate Democrats Ask AG Nessel to Weigh in on Legality of House Republicans’ Unprecedented Funding Cuts
After Lansing Republicans cut over half a billion dollars promised to people and programs statewide, Senate Dems aim to hold them accountable LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Last week, in a cruel political stunt, House Speaker Matt Hall and his Republican...
House Republicans End Year of Record-Setting Obstruction with Yet Another Appeal in Failed Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Today, Michigan State House Speaker Matt Hall and the Republican-led House filed yet another appeal in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) after Hall...
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Huge congrats to East Kentwood High's We The People team — three-time reigning state champions! Such an incredible feat! ... See MoreSee Less
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Exciting news! 📣 Michigan has been ranked #4 in the nation for workforce development by Site Selection!
Michigan Senate Democrats have worked hard to build up Michigan workers, expand access to higher education, lower the cost of college, and create good-paying jobs, and our efforts are paying off. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, my colleagues and I are heading back to the Capitol to continue our work for the people of Michigan. Michigan Senate Democrats are focused on the priorities that matter most to you, like lowering everyday costs, supporting our kids, protecting access to health care, building economic opportunity, and improving our quality of life.
Looking forward to another year of delivering progress for our great state! ... See MoreSee Less
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