
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 Celebrates Investment in New EV Battery Plant Slated for Former Buick City Site in Flint
NanoGraf Corporation receives award from U.S. Dept. of Energy to build new manufacturing facility in Flint, advancing Sen. Cherry’s plans for Flint Commerce Center to bring jobs and economic boost to the district FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2024) —...

Investing in our Community — Focus on Flint
Dear Neighbor, Flint is a vibrant and diverse city, showcasing the resilience and talent of its people. Investing in our community is crucial for a brighter future. In this newsletter, I’m excited to share recent budget and policy successes that...

Sen. Cherry on Flags Being Lowered Statewide to Honor Former State Rep. Tim Sneller
Rep. Sneller was a colleague and lifelong friend and mentor of Sen. Cherry’s LANSING, Mich. (August 14, 2024) — In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order for U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to...

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 Celebrates Investment in New EV Battery Plant Slated for Former Buick City Site in Flint
NanoGraf Corporation receives award from U.S. Dept. of Energy to build new manufacturing facility in Flint, advancing Sen. Cherry’s plans for Flint Commerce Center to bring jobs and economic boost to the district FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2024) —...

Investing in our Community — Focus on Flint
Dear Neighbor, Flint is a vibrant and diverse city, showcasing the resilience and talent of its people. Investing in our community is crucial for a brighter future. In this newsletter, I’m excited to share recent budget and policy successes that...

Sen. Cherry on Flags Being Lowered Statewide to Honor Former State Rep. Tim Sneller
Rep. Sneller was a colleague and lifelong friend and mentor of Sen. Cherry’s LANSING, Mich. (August 14, 2024) — In response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order for U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to...

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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