Double Up Food Bucks Program Expands to Support Michiganders During November SNAP Delay, Ongoing Federal Shutdown
Thanks to investments secured under budgets spearheaded by Sen. Cherry, Michigan’s Double Up Food Bucks Program temporarily expands in response to pause in SNAP benefits LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 31, 2025) — Earlier this week, the Fair Food Network...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Revamp Hunter and Angler Fees, Conserve Michigan’s Great Outdoors
Legislation championed by Sen. Cherry would make modest increases in hunting and fishing licenses to address critical funding gaps for Michigan’s natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Last week, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan...
Senate Democrats Champion Investments for First Responders, Public Safety Initiatives in 2026 State Budget
On National First Responders Day, Senate Democrats highlight how community safety was a key priority in this year’s budget LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 28, 2025) — In the bipartisan 2026 State Budget, Michigan Senate Democrats championed key investments to...
Sen. Cherry, Genesee County Commissioners to Kick-Off Fall Community Conversations with Constituents
From Flint to Flushing, hour-long event series will be opportunity for community members to uplift concerns and learn about county and state resources FLINT, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2025) — This fall, Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) will be joining forces with...
Sen. John Cherry Issues Statement on Grand Blanc Church Shooting
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 28, 2025) — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) issued the following statement on the tragic attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, where a shooter injured and killed people during a service and a...
Sen. Cherry Presides Over Michigan Senate as Newly Elected Assistant President Pro Tempore, Building on Father’s Public Service Legacy
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 24, 2025) — Today, Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) presided over the Michigan Senate for the first time since being elected as Assistant President Pro Tempore last Thursday, Sept. 18. Sen. Cherry was nominated for the position by...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today,...
Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Hosts Candid Roundtable Discussion, Sets Record Straight on State Budget Negotiations
Cutting through Hall’s nonsense and political posturing, Anthony breaks down the real, detrimental impact House GOP budget would have on Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2025) — As the clock ticks and the start of the new fiscal year looms,...
Cherry Blasts House Budget that Strips Funding for Michigan Parks, People, and Public Safety
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 28, 2025) — On Tuesday, House Republicans released their botched budget plan nearly two months past the deadline, proposing widespread, drastic cuts to programs and services that Michiganders around the state rely on. As Chair...
Sen. Cherry Responds to Sandisk Corp. Withdrawing from Semiconductor Project Slated for Mundy Twp. Megasite
LANSING, Mich. (July 16, 2025) — In response to today’s announcement that the Sandisk Corporation has scrapped their plans to use the Mundy Township megasite for a massive semiconductor project — citing “massive uncertainty” at the federal level —...
Double Up Food Bucks Program Expands to Support Michiganders During November SNAP Delay, Ongoing Federal Shutdown
Thanks to investments secured under budgets spearheaded by Sen. Cherry, Michigan’s Double Up Food Bucks Program temporarily expands in response to pause in SNAP benefits LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 31, 2025) — Earlier this week, the Fair Food Network...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Revamp Hunter and Angler Fees, Conserve Michigan’s Great Outdoors
Legislation championed by Sen. Cherry would make modest increases in hunting and fishing licenses to address critical funding gaps for Michigan’s natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Last week, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan...
Senate Democrats Champion Investments for First Responders, Public Safety Initiatives in 2026 State Budget
On National First Responders Day, Senate Democrats highlight how community safety was a key priority in this year’s budget LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 28, 2025) — In the bipartisan 2026 State Budget, Michigan Senate Democrats championed key investments to...
Sen. Cherry, Genesee County Commissioners to Kick-Off Fall Community Conversations with Constituents
From Flint to Flushing, hour-long event series will be opportunity for community members to uplift concerns and learn about county and state resources FLINT, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2025) — This fall, Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) will be joining forces with...
Sen. John Cherry Issues Statement on Grand Blanc Church Shooting
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 28, 2025) — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) issued the following statement on the tragic attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, where a shooter injured and killed people during a service and a...
Sen. Cherry Presides Over Michigan Senate as Newly Elected Assistant President Pro Tempore, Building on Father’s Public Service Legacy
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 24, 2025) — Today, Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) presided over the Michigan Senate for the first time since being elected as Assistant President Pro Tempore last Thursday, Sept. 18. Sen. Cherry was nominated for the position by...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today,...
Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Hosts Candid Roundtable Discussion, Sets Record Straight on State Budget Negotiations
Cutting through Hall’s nonsense and political posturing, Anthony breaks down the real, detrimental impact House GOP budget would have on Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2025) — As the clock ticks and the start of the new fiscal year looms,...
Cherry Blasts House Budget that Strips Funding for Michigan Parks, People, and Public Safety
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 28, 2025) — On Tuesday, House Republicans released their botched budget plan nearly two months past the deadline, proposing widespread, drastic cuts to programs and services that Michiganders around the state rely on. As Chair...
Sen. Cherry Responds to Sandisk Corp. Withdrawing from Semiconductor Project Slated for Mundy Twp. Megasite
LANSING, Mich. (July 16, 2025) — In response to today’s announcement that the Sandisk Corporation has scrapped their plans to use the Mundy Township megasite for a massive semiconductor project — citing “massive uncertainty” at the federal level —...
Sen. Cherry on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “Tonight was not about what Democrats want for Michigan....
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