by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Press Release
Senate Bill 872 would end state seizure of foster kids’ benefits, secure assets for when they age out of system LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), to end the state’s...
by admin | Oct 23, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection voted to pass Senate Bills 408 and 409, a comprehensive bill package that modernizes the state’s consumer debt garnishment law and bankruptcy...
by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Press Release
From over-the-counter contraception to postpartum contraception, Senate Democrats are paving the way to a future where Michiganders have full control over their reproductive health LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...
by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Press Release
Bills to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia receive bipartisan and nearly unanimous support in Senate LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bills 567 and 568, comprehensive legislation to improve reading in...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Press Release
While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all LANSING, Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Building on a list of policy wins to protect Michiganders’ reproductive freedom,...