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Senate Majority Floor Leader Commends Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan

Dec 5, 2024 | Press Release

Senate advances bills to increase enforcement and accountability of tobacco retailers LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed legislation by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...

Senate Health Policy Committee Advances Legislation to Expand Contraception Access, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

Dec 4, 2024 | Press Release

While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 4, 2024) — Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Jeff Irwin...

Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package

Dec 3, 2024 | Press Release

Community-driven initiative will improve maternal health in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed MI Momnibus, a comprehensive bill package — comprised of Senate Bills 818-823, 825 and House Bill 5826 — to...

Sen. Cavanagh Champions Fair Chance Access to Housing Act to Establish Equitable Housing Practices, Ensure Basic Right to Housing

Nov 27, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 27, 2024) — Yesterday, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bills 1154 and 1155 to prohibit landlords from requiring rental applicants to disclose their criminal histories during...

Sen. Cavanagh Celebrates EGLE Grants to Transform Contaminated Properties into New Housing in Oakland County

Nov 22, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 22, 2024) — Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) has issued the following statement in response to the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) recent announcement to award two $1 million Brownfield...

Michigan Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Community Trust With Police

Nov 22, 2024 | Press Release

Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, prevent body cam tampering, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents...

Sen. Cavanagh Champions Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Insurance Regulations, Better Protect Michigan Consumers

Nov 13, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 13, 2024) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) introduced a comprehensive bill package to ensure greater accountability and transparency in the insurance industry and better serve millions of Michigan consumers....

Senate Passes Legislation to Improve State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children

Nov 7, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed legislation prioritizing the safety of Michigan’s young workforce and reforming Michigan’s child labor laws. Senate Bills 963-965, sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh...

Senate Majority Floor Leader Calls for Stronger Policies to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan

Oct 30, 2024 | Press Release

Sen. Singh cracks down on tobacco retailers, pushes for stronger prevention policies among Michigan’s youth LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the following statement after providing testimony today at a...

Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee Passes Bills to Protect Michigan Families Struggling with Debt

Oct 23, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection voted to pass Senate Bills 408 and 409, a comprehensive bill package that modernizes the state’s consumer debt garnishment law and...