by jlindsay | 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 improve equity and...
by admin | Nov 26, 2024 | Press Release
New curriculum requirements would ensure students statewide learn history of African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and several other ethnic communities LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit),...
by admin | 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 and enhance the...
by admin | Nov 18, 2024 | Press Release
Recently introduced Centering Pregnancy bills would require insurers cover group-based model of prenatal care, childbirth classes LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 18, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation that would enable more expectant...
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,...
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...