Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Improve Pollution Cleanup
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2024) — Senate Democrats passed polluter accountability legislation Friday to require polluters to clean up more thoroughly, to improve transparency about polluted sites, and to make it easier for those harmed by pollution...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
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...
Building on Series of Reproductive Health Wins, Sen. McMorrow Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Immediate Postpartum Contraception
Legislation would improve maternal health, while ensuring Michiganders have the autonomy and power to grow their families on their own terms LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2024) — Continuing to champion legislation to ensure all Michigan residents have...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with burden of cleaning up over 10,000 ‘orphaned’ sites LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), along with...
Michigan Democrats Unveil New Community-Based Approach to Economic Development
New bill package will modernize and transform Michigan’s biggest economic development tools into the Make It In Michigan Fund — an investment accelerator to grow people and communities, not just companies LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 4, 2023) — Today,...
Sen. McMorrow stands with UAW workers as strike begins
DETROIT, Mich. (September 15, 2023) — In response to UAW auto workers declaring a strike after failing to reach an agreement before their contracts with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis expired last night at midnight, State Senator...
Sen. McMorrow Legislation Would Bring Back Specialty Retro License Plates, Help Generate Revenue
Legislation to provide the option for specialty license plates emphasizes Michigan’s car culture — adding a touch of nostalgia to Michigan roads. LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 23, 2023) — Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) has reintroduced legislation...
Sen. McMorrow, Local Organizations Offer Resources and Ice Cream to Metro Detroit Community
Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) hosted a community resource fair and ice cream social at Palmer Park in Detroit on Saturday, August 12. With organizations like Detroit CERT, YMCA, Detroit Public Library, and...
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Improve Pollution Cleanup
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2024) — Senate Democrats passed polluter accountability legislation Friday to require polluters to clean up more thoroughly, to improve transparency about polluted sites, and to make it easier for those harmed by pollution...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
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...
Building on Series of Reproductive Health Wins, Sen. McMorrow Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Immediate Postpartum Contraception
Legislation would improve maternal health, while ensuring Michiganders have the autonomy and power to grow their families on their own terms LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2024) — Continuing to champion legislation to ensure all Michigan residents have...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Election Bills Package to Ensure Every Vote Can be Cast and Counted DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with burden of cleaning up over 10,000 ‘orphaned’ sites LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), along with...
Michigan Democrats Unveil New Community-Based Approach to Economic Development
New bill package will modernize and transform Michigan’s biggest economic development tools into the Make It In Michigan Fund — an investment accelerator to grow people and communities, not just companies LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 4, 2023) — Today,...
Sen. McMorrow stands with UAW workers as strike begins
DETROIT, Mich. (September 15, 2023) — In response to UAW auto workers declaring a strike after failing to reach an agreement before their contracts with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis expired last night at midnight, State Senator...
Sen. McMorrow Legislation Would Bring Back Specialty Retro License Plates, Help Generate Revenue
Legislation to provide the option for specialty license plates emphasizes Michigan’s car culture — adding a touch of nostalgia to Michigan roads. LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 23, 2023) — Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) has reintroduced legislation...
Sen. McMorrow, Local Organizations Offer Resources and Ice Cream to Metro Detroit Community
Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) hosted a community resource fair and ice cream social at Palmer Park in Detroit on Saturday, August 12. With organizations like Detroit CERT, YMCA, Detroit Public Library, and...
STATEMENT: McMorrow on Repealing Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban
LANSING, MI (March 8, 2023)—Today, Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) released the following statement on the vote repealing the Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban: “The voters of Michigan sent a clear message in the 2022 election...
Sen. McMorrow Testifies on Emergency Risk Protection Order Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence, Keep Residents Safe
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee takes up 11-bill gun violence prevention package, hears supportive testimony from MSU, Oxford victims and families, Oakland County officials EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of Sen. McMorrow...
Senate Democrats Finalize Lowering MI Costs Plan, Send $1B in Historic Tax Relief to Governor’s Desk
McDonald Rivet’s Working Families Tax Credit, Hertel repeal of retirement tax to benefit 1.2M Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats finalized the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades, sending...
Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions
Smart, energetic leaders will direct Dems’ legislative efforts LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Today, incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced the 2023-2027 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership slate, including the...
McMorrow, Manoogian Denounce Racism in Lesson Plan
LANSING, Mich. (May 19, 2022) — Today, Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Rep. Mari Manoogian (D-Birmingham) issued the following statement after a teacher at The Roeper School, the oldest K-12 school for gifted children in...
Sen. McMorrow Supports Talent Development, Helping Families
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address tonight, in which she celebrated successes in supporting and developing talent from...
Sens. McMorrow, Brinks Applaud Movement on Tampon Tax Repeal
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — The Senate Finance Committee has reported legislation to repeal the tax on feminine hygiene products, otherwise known as a “tampon tax.” Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Winnie...
Senator McMorrow on Senate Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Today, Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget:“The budget passed today is a commitment to our residents who have...
Sen. McMorrow Responds to Gov. Whitmer’s Investment in EV Stations
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2021) — Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) has issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state: “These Michigan...
Senators Invite Bands, Artists to Local Music Venues in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2021) — Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) have released the following statement inviting bands and musical acts back to Michigan’s small music venues after Gov....
Senate, House Democrats to Announce Plans for Climate Resilience, Bold Investment in Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2021) — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), and...