Michigan Senate Takes Bipartisan Action to Strengthen State’s Aging Dams
Senate passes McMorrow bill to strengthen oversight of dams across the state, protect Michiganders and their communitiesLANSING, Mich. (July 2, 2026) — As Michigan’s roughly 2,600 dams continue to rapidly age and pose a threat to families, homes,...
Democratic Legislators Aim to Hold Large-Scale Data Centers Accountable, Protect Michiganders and Environment
Legislation would shield Michigan workers, consumers, and natural resources from impact of data center projectsLANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — As the growing data center industry sparks concerns for consumers, environmentalists, and communities...
Senate Committee Passes McMorrow Bill to Shore Up Michigan Dams
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Today, the Senate Energy and Environment Committee passed Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s (D-Royal Oak) legislation to strengthen Michigan’s outdated dam safety regulations. “Michigan’s aging dams are a serious...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Hears Testimony on Michigan Dam Regulation
In response to devastating flooding across the state, legislation would address Michigan’s outdated dam infrastructureLANSING, Mich. (May 22, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann...
Senate Committee Passes McMorrow Bill Banning Stock Buybacks for Corporations Receiving State Tax Breaks
Legislation advances to Senate floor following testimony from labor leaders on impact of stock buybacks on workersLANSING, Mich. (May 21, 2026) — Today, the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee, chaired by Sen. Mallory McMorrow...
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Cut Childcare Costs, Support Providers
Bills would codify Tri-Share program, remove red tape facing childcare providers LANSING, Mich. (May 20, 2026) — To help combat the affordability crisis facing residents statewide, today, Senate Democrats passed a bold bill package to lower the...
Senate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices
Legislation would ban businesses from setting custom prices for customers based on personalized algorithms or real-time information LANSING, Mich. (May 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and John Cherry (D-Flint) introduced...
McMorrow Bill Calls for Stronger Regulations on Michigan Dams
As uptick in intense weather threatens infrastructure, legislation would make long overdue changes to strengthen state's aging dams, improve operationsLANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2026) — Today, Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) introduced legislation...
Michigan Senate Passes McMorrow Bill Requiring Human Trafficking Hotline Signage at Lodging Facilities
“We See You, and Help is Available” — Legislation would offer vital support for victims of human trafficking while sending a warning message to traffickers LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill...
Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Combat Child Care Crisis in Michigan
Bills would codify Tri-Share program, cut red tape and deliver other supports for child care providers LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bills 310-313, legislation championed by...
Michigan Senate Takes Bipartisan Action to Strengthen State’s Aging Dams
Senate passes McMorrow bill to strengthen oversight of dams across the state, protect Michiganders and their communitiesLANSING, Mich. (July 2, 2026) — As Michigan’s roughly 2,600 dams continue to rapidly age and pose a threat to families, homes,...
Democratic Legislators Aim to Hold Large-Scale Data Centers Accountable, Protect Michiganders and Environment
Legislation would shield Michigan workers, consumers, and natural resources from impact of data center projectsLANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — As the growing data center industry sparks concerns for consumers, environmentalists, and communities...
Senate Committee Passes McMorrow Bill to Shore Up Michigan Dams
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2026) — Today, the Senate Energy and Environment Committee passed Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s (D-Royal Oak) legislation to strengthen Michigan’s outdated dam safety regulations. “Michigan’s aging dams are a serious...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Hears Testimony on Michigan Dam Regulation
In response to devastating flooding across the state, legislation would address Michigan’s outdated dam infrastructureLANSING, Mich. (May 22, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann...
Senate Committee Passes McMorrow Bill Banning Stock Buybacks for Corporations Receiving State Tax Breaks
Legislation advances to Senate floor following testimony from labor leaders on impact of stock buybacks on workersLANSING, Mich. (May 21, 2026) — Today, the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee, chaired by Sen. Mallory McMorrow...
Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Cut Childcare Costs, Support Providers
Bills would codify Tri-Share program, remove red tape facing childcare providers LANSING, Mich. (May 20, 2026) — To help combat the affordability crisis facing residents statewide, today, Senate Democrats passed a bold bill package to lower the...
Senate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices
Legislation would ban businesses from setting custom prices for customers based on personalized algorithms or real-time information LANSING, Mich. (May 20, 2026) — Today, Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and John Cherry (D-Flint) introduced...
McMorrow Bill Calls for Stronger Regulations on Michigan Dams
As uptick in intense weather threatens infrastructure, legislation would make long overdue changes to strengthen state's aging dams, improve operationsLANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2026) — Today, Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) introduced legislation...
Michigan Senate Passes McMorrow Bill Requiring Human Trafficking Hotline Signage at Lodging Facilities
“We See You, and Help is Available” — Legislation would offer vital support for victims of human trafficking while sending a warning message to traffickers LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill...
Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Combat Child Care Crisis in Michigan
Bills would codify Tri-Share program, cut red tape and deliver other supports for child care providers LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bills 310-313, legislation championed by...
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...