by admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release
NOTE: Legal documents related to today’s lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a lawsuit against...
by admin | Jan 29, 2025 | Press Release
Senate Labor Cmte. hears testimony on House-blocked legislation that would lower health care costs, boost retirement benefits for public workers LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee heard testimony from professionals in public safety,...
by admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2025) — Tomorrow, the Senate Labor Committee will hear testimony from Michigan teachers, law enforcement professionals, bus drivers, and more on legislation that would boost retirement benefits for state corrections and other law enforcement...
by admin | Dec 5, 2024 | Press Release
Bill package would streamline Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency processes, boost maximum number of weeks and dollar amount of benefits workers could qualify for LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 40, 962, 975,...
by jlindsay | Nov 7, 2024 | Press Release
A set of bills sponsored by Sens. Cherry, Singh, and Cavanagh would make necessary updates and improvements to Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency, better supporting Michigan’s workers LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Labor Committee...
by admin | Oct 30, 2024 | Press Release
Bill package by Sens. Cherry, McDonald Rivet, and Shink would expand eligibility of Michigan State Police hybrid retirement system, enabling more law enforcement and public safety professionals to participate LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate...