Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Establish Fred Korematsu Day in Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov 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...
Senate Moves Bipartisan Package to Prevent Sexual Assault and Protect Survivors
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed an extensive, bipartisan package of legislation to bolster state laws regarding sexual assault and offer greater support for survivors. Senate Bills 66-73 include key policy reforms...
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Accept Teacher and Counselor Licenses From Out of State
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Accept Teacher and Counselor Licenses From Out of State LANSING, Mich. (April 19, 2023) — The Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 161 and 162 today to reduce barriers for experienced, out-of-state educators and...
Sen. Geiss Introduces Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
LANSING, Mich. (April 11, 2023) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Resolution 28 to commemorate April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. This week, now in its sixth annual year, was founded by the Black...
Sen. Geiss on Texas Judge’s Ruling Banning Abortion Medication
LANSING, Mich. (April 8, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement regarding the recent rulings on access to abortion medication: “Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision which continues to...
Sen. Geiss Celebrates Signing of Historic Bill to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
After four-decade fight, 373,000+ residents, including those in Wayne County, finally receive long-awaited protection and recognition LANSING, Mich. (March 17, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and the Michigan Senate Democrats continue to make...
Senate Repeals Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban, Ensure Abortion is Kept Safe and Legal Per Proposal 3
With legislative action, Senate Democrats’ ‘Majority for the People’ honors will of the people, protects women’s rights on International Women’s Day LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Today, International Women’s Day, the Michigan...
Senate Health Policy Committee Passes Democratic Bills to Uphold Women’s Health, Voter Intent by Repealing Outdated 1931 Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich. (March 1, 2023) — The Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee voted today to pass Senate Democrats’ package of legislation to repeal Michigan’s 1931 statute that criminalizes abortion care and related acts. The lead sponsors of the...
Sen. Geiss on Detroit City Council’s Southwest Detroit Land Swap
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement on the Southwest Detroit land swap deal that passed Detroit City Council today: “I am disappointed that residents’ voices were not listened to and...
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...
Senate Moves Bipartisan Package to Prevent Sexual Assault and Protect Survivors
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed an extensive, bipartisan package of legislation to bolster state laws regarding sexual assault and offer greater support for survivors. Senate Bills 66-73 include key policy reforms...
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Accept Teacher and Counselor Licenses From Out of State
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Accept Teacher and Counselor Licenses From Out of State LANSING, Mich. (April 19, 2023) — The Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 161 and 162 today to reduce barriers for experienced, out-of-state educators and...
Sen. Geiss Introduces Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
LANSING, Mich. (April 11, 2023) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) introduced Senate Resolution 28 to commemorate April 11-17, 2023, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan. This week, now in its sixth annual year, was founded by the Black...
Sen. Geiss on Texas Judge’s Ruling Banning Abortion Medication
LANSING, Mich. (April 8, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement regarding the recent rulings on access to abortion medication: “Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision which continues to...
Sen. Geiss Celebrates Signing of Historic Bill to Expand Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to LGBTQ+ Michiganders
After four-decade fight, 373,000+ residents, including those in Wayne County, finally receive long-awaited protection and recognition LANSING, Mich. (March 17, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and the Michigan Senate Democrats continue to make...
Senate Repeals Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban, Ensure Abortion is Kept Safe and Legal Per Proposal 3
With legislative action, Senate Democrats’ ‘Majority for the People’ honors will of the people, protects women’s rights on International Women’s Day LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Today, International Women’s Day, the Michigan...
Senate Health Policy Committee Passes Democratic Bills to Uphold Women’s Health, Voter Intent by Repealing Outdated 1931 Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich. (March 1, 2023) — The Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee voted today to pass Senate Democrats’ package of legislation to repeal Michigan’s 1931 statute that criminalizes abortion care and related acts. The lead sponsors of the...
Sen. Geiss on Detroit City Council’s Southwest Detroit Land Swap
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) issued the following statement on the Southwest Detroit land swap deal that passed Detroit City Council today: “I am disappointed that residents’ voices were not listened to and...
Senate Democrats Introduce Bills Repealing Outdated 1931 Abortion Ban
LANSING, Mich. (January 24, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield), and Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to repeal Michigan’s 1931 statute that...
Sen. Geiss Statement on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), the Michigan Senate Assistant President Pro Tempore, has issued the following statement regarding being sworn into office today as part of the historic 102nd Michigan Legislature, the...
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