Sen. Irwin Bill to Stop Michigan from Taking Foster Kids’ Money Passes Senate

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...

Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee Passes Bills to Protect Michigan Families Struggling with Debt 

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...

Senate Democrats, Experts Host Freedom to Plan Town Halls, Engage with Local Residents on Legislation to Expand Access to Contraception, Reproductive Health Care 

by jlindsay | Oct 4, 2024 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 4, 2024) — This month, Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) hosted a series of virtual town halls on Senate Democrats’ Freedom to Plan legislation, a comprehensive bill package to reduce...

Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

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.),...

Irwin and Polehanki Legislation to Improve Literacy and Help Students With Dyslexia Heads to Governor’s Desk 

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...

Sens. Cavanagh, Irwin Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan

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,...