Sen. Geiss Introduces Bill to Minimize Fugitive Dust Pollution
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Bill 1038 to minimize fugitive dust pollution and better protect Michigan residents from exposure to harmful particulate matter. “My residents in Senate...
Senate Passes Legislation to Establish State-Based Health Insurance Exchange, Lower Healthcare Costs
Part of Senate Democrats’ Healthcare You Can Afford Agenda, this legislation would help provide more inclusive and cost-effective insurance to Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a core piece of...
Senate Democrats Take Steps to Protect Michigan Voters, Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act
The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent elections LANSING, Mich. (June 16, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed Senate Bills...
Sen. Geiss’ Milk Banking Bill Package Heard in Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2026) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and other maternal health advocates testified before the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services in support of Senate Bills (SBs) 724-726 — human milk banking legislation...
Senate Democrats Outline Michigan’s Plan to Counteract National Attacks on Voting Rights
The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent electionsLANSING, Mich. (May 19, 2026) — After months of reports detailing the Trump...
Michigan Senate Democrats Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act to Protect Access to the Ballot Box
With voting rights under attack nationwide, Michigan Senate Democrats are working to ensure every eligible voter can make their voice heard LANSING, Mich. (May 13, 2026) — As efforts to restrict access to the ballot box continue to gain traction...
Sen. Geiss Introduces Bill to Establish Workplace Employee Boundaries (WEB) Act
On May Day, Sen. Geiss takes action to strengthen labor policies in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Yesterday, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Bill 948 to establish the Workplace Employee Boundaries (WEB) Act, a...
Sen. Geiss Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
Michigan Senate Democrats take action in honor of Black Maternal Health Week LANSING, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) recognizes April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. In response, Sen. Geiss has...
Sens. Bayer, Shink, and Geiss Introduce Bills to Regulate Large-Scale Data Centers
Legislation aims to shield Michiganders from higher utility costs and protect our precious natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2025) — Today, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and her colleagues Sens. Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Michigan Elected Officials Urge ICE to Release Four Detroit High School Students and Family Members
Students and family members have pending asylum applications LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, a group of Michigan elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field directors in Michigan and Texas, urging...
Sen. Geiss Introduces Bill to Minimize Fugitive Dust Pollution
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Bill 1038 to minimize fugitive dust pollution and better protect Michigan residents from exposure to harmful particulate matter. “My residents in Senate...
Senate Passes Legislation to Establish State-Based Health Insurance Exchange, Lower Healthcare Costs
Part of Senate Democrats’ Healthcare You Can Afford Agenda, this legislation would help provide more inclusive and cost-effective insurance to Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a core piece of...
Senate Democrats Take Steps to Protect Michigan Voters, Pass Michigan Voting Rights Act
The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent elections LANSING, Mich. (June 16, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed Senate Bills...
Sen. Geiss’ Milk Banking Bill Package Heard in Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2026) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and other maternal health advocates testified before the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services in support of Senate Bills (SBs) 724-726 — human milk banking legislation...
Senate Democrats Outline Michigan’s Plan to Counteract National Attacks on Voting Rights
The Michigan Voting Rights Act would establish strong state-level protections to ensure Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and transparent electionsLANSING, Mich. (May 19, 2026) — After months of reports detailing the Trump...
Michigan Senate Democrats Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act to Protect Access to the Ballot Box
With voting rights under attack nationwide, Michigan Senate Democrats are working to ensure every eligible voter can make their voice heard LANSING, Mich. (May 13, 2026) — As efforts to restrict access to the ballot box continue to gain traction...
Sen. Geiss Introduces Bill to Establish Workplace Employee Boundaries (WEB) Act
On May Day, Sen. Geiss takes action to strengthen labor policies in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Yesterday, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Bill 948 to establish the Workplace Employee Boundaries (WEB) Act, a...
Sen. Geiss Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
Michigan Senate Democrats take action in honor of Black Maternal Health Week LANSING, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) recognizes April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. In response, Sen. Geiss has...
Sens. Bayer, Shink, and Geiss Introduce Bills to Regulate Large-Scale Data Centers
Legislation aims to shield Michiganders from higher utility costs and protect our precious natural resources LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2025) — Today, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and her colleagues Sens. Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Michigan Elected Officials Urge ICE to Release Four Detroit High School Students and Family Members
Students and family members have pending asylum applications LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Today, a group of Michigan elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field directors in Michigan and Texas, urging...
Michigan Public Service Commission Hearing
September 10, 2024 Michigan Public Service Commission7109 W Saginaw Highway 1st Floor,Lansing, MI 48917 Dear members of the Michigan Public Service Commission, As the state senator representing the 265,000 residents of District 1 in Michigan, I...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2023 Contact: [email protected] Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
Sen. Geiss on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), the Michigan Senate Assistant President Pro Tempore, has issued the following statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: ...
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Applauds Kyra Harris Bolden Appointment to Michigan Supreme Court
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 22, 2022) — Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sen. Marshall Bullock (D-Detroit) and Vice Chair Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen...
Geiss Named Assistant President Pro Tempore for New Majority
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 18, 2022) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) today issued the following statement upon being named Assistant President Pro Tempore for the 102nd Legislature:“It is an honor to be named to the leadership team of our new...
Black and Jewish Unity Caucus on Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2022) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), co-chairs of The Black and Jewish Unity Caucus, along with Sens. Marshall Bullock (D-Detroit)...
Senate Democrats on Support of Police Improvement, Accountability Bills
LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2022) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint), along with Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), issued the following statement in support of police...
Sen. Geiss on Budget Investments in Water Infrastructure, Housing
LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2022) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) today issued the following statement after the Senate passed a $4.8 billion bipartisan supplemental budget bill package that invests in much-needed water infrastructure —...
Sen. Geiss Backs Governor’s Commitment to Student Mental Health
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2022) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations, which includes funding to expand access to mental health care services...
Democratic Legislators to Host Press Conference on Expulsion Prevention Bills
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2021) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor), Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) will host a virtual press conference...
Sen. Geiss, Rep. Pohutsky to Host Press Conference on Protecting Health Care, Women’s Rights
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 7, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) will host a virtual press conference tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to highlight Senate Bill 70, which — in light of Texas’...
Sen. Geiss to Host Press Conference on Reforms for Women’s Prison
LANSING, Mich. (May 26, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) will host a press conference tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. to announce legislation regarding the care and treatment of prisoners at Huron Valley Women’s Correctional Facility, Michigan’s...
Senator Geiss invites residents to virtual coffee hour this Thursday
TAYLOR, Mich. (May 19, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss invites members of the community to join her for a virtual coffee hour Thursday evening with Wayne County Chief Operating Officer Genelle M. Allen and Dr. Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, the...
Senator Geiss invites residents to virtual coffee hour this Thursday
TAYLOR, Mich. (April 26, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss invites members of the community to join her for a virtual coffee hour Thursday evening with Alex Morris, Assistant Vice President of Advocacy at the Michigan Bankers Association, and...