Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and...
Sen. Cherry Applauds New Investment for Flint Schools
LANSING, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Dept. of Education (MDE) announced that three school districts in the state are being awarded a total of $75 million in grant funds to support school consolidation and infrastructure projects....
Displaced Workers Speak to DOGE’s Rash and Baseless Firings, Threats to State Posed by Decimated Services
Former and current federal employees impacted by DOGE’s mass terminations share effects of DOGE's haphazard cuts on Michiganders; state officials uplift protections for Michigan workers LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Senate Labor...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
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...
Personal Stories Underscore Impact of House Republican Obstruction on First Responders, Teachers, Corrections Officers and Other Workers
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...
Senate Labor Cmte. to Hear Testimony on House-Blocked Legislation that Would Boost Retirement Benefits, Lower Health Care Costs for Public Workers
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...
Legislation to Increase Benefits for Workers, Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System Passes Senate
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...
Senate Labor Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System, Benefits for Workers
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...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
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,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of...
Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and...
Sen. Cherry Applauds New Investment for Flint Schools
LANSING, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Dept. of Education (MDE) announced that three school districts in the state are being awarded a total of $75 million in grant funds to support school consolidation and infrastructure projects....
Displaced Workers Speak to DOGE’s Rash and Baseless Firings, Threats to State Posed by Decimated Services
Former and current federal employees impacted by DOGE’s mass terminations share effects of DOGE's haphazard cuts on Michiganders; state officials uplift protections for Michigan workers LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Senate Labor...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor
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...
Personal Stories Underscore Impact of House Republican Obstruction on First Responders, Teachers, Corrections Officers and Other Workers
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...
Senate Labor Cmte. to Hear Testimony on House-Blocked Legislation that Would Boost Retirement Benefits, Lower Health Care Costs for Public Workers
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...
Legislation to Increase Benefits for Workers, Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System Passes Senate
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...
Senate Labor Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System, Benefits for Workers
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...
Legislation to Improve Retirement Benefits for Corrections, Conservation Officers Passes Senate
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,...
Sen. Cherry’s Legislation to Extend Pheasant Hunting and Restore American Woodcock Passes Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Yesterday, Senate Bills 803 and 860, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), were favorably reported from the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. These bills aim to maintain huntable numbers of...
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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