by admin | Oct 19, 2023 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, Senate Bills 530, 531 and 575 were passed by the Michigan Senate with bipartisan support. Introduced by Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), respectively, this...
by admin | Oct 19, 2023 | Press Release, Reproductive Healthcare
Legislation sponsored by Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Cavanagh will improve access to reproductive healthcare, affirm rights of all Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (October 19, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, Senate Bills 474-477. The...
by admin | Oct 19, 2023 | News Story
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Irwin would restore justice to residents impacted by drug industry For the last thirty years, Michigan Democrats have been fighting for the repeal of the drug industry immunity law since its creation in 1995. Since then,...
by admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Lowering Costs, Press Release
Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann...
by admin | Oct 11, 2023 | Press Release
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Senate passed Senate...
by admin | Oct 6, 2023 | News Story
“Budget for the People” invests in Michigan kids, workers and communities October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for the state of Michigan — the day when the historic state budget the Michigan Senate passed on June 28 takes effect. Totaling $81.7...
by | Oct 5, 2023 | Press Release, Supporting Families
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide evidence-based...
by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | Lowering Costs, Press Release
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | Lowering Costs, News Story
Senate Bills 483-485, sponsored by Senators Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), and Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), would establish an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan. This board will play a...
by admin | Sep 27, 2023 | Press Release
Bills would help lower prescription drug costs and could establish upper payment limits on life-saving medicine LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2023) — After receiving widespread support from local, state and national health and policy experts and advocates, the Senate...
