by admin | Jun 12, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2024) — Today, Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), and Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bills 922-925 to better protect those who are unable to protect themselves...
by admin | May 16, 2024 | Press Release
SB 872 would end the practice of seizing children’s benefits LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced legislation to end the state’s current practice of seizing foster children’s benefits to subsidize the state budget. Many...
by admin | May 7, 2024 | Press Release
Productivity Credits are proven strategy to reduce recidivism and prepare people who are incarcerated to return to their communities LANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced Senate Bill 861 as part of the Safer Michigan Act (SB...
by admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Press Release, Uncategorized
Clarification needed to end “denial, delay and death” as insurers evade requirements LANSING, Mich. (March 5, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill today that would clarify the scope of Michigan’s cancer treatment coverage law. Senate Bill 738...
by admin | Dec 1, 2023 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation...
by admin | Nov 21, 2023 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2023) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during the holiday season,...