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Senate Committee on Labor Votes Out Legislation to Reform State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The legislation, sponsored by...
Momnibus Bill Package Passes Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) joined Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) and other maternal health practitioners and advocates to testify before the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services in support of the Momnibus bill package,...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Beginning Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance recognizing the rich histories, cultures, and accomplishments of Latinx Americans in Michigan and across the nation. Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the anniversaries of...
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UPDATE: Michigan Senate Democrats are still going strong and still getting things done.
For over 24 hours, the Senate has been at the Capitol and tackling important legislation that will improve the lives of all Michiganders.
We’ll leave when the work is done.
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After House adjourns, Senate passes bills in marathon session as lame duck nears end
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After the House adjourned Thursday, Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said the Senate would continue to vote. Senators were still voting Friday morning.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Good job, Winnie Brinks
**The Grinch Who Stole Christmas... from Michigan in Lame Duck 2024** Every Who down in Michigan loved Christmas a lot… But the Democrats in Lansing? They did *not*. The Democrats hated Christmas, the whole festive season. Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be the taxes, it could be the laws, But whatever the cause, they were causing some pause. For weeks they'd been plotting, in secret, no doubt, Lining up bills that would leave people to shout. A new gas tax, a ban on some cars, A ban on coal? Maybe they'll go that far. "I must stop these Whos from enjoying their cheer!" The Dems in Lame Duck said, sneering, "It's clear— We’ve got all the power, and the time’s running thin. We’ll pass all the laws before they can spin!" On Thursday at midnight, they rolled out the bills, Filling the chambers with all kinds of thrills. They'd strip tax breaks for the middle-class folk, And put in more mandates—yes, that was the joke. “They'll never see this coming!” they laughed and they sneered, As the lobbyists gathered, their plans all prepared. The media cameras? They're pointed just right, But no one’s quite sure who’s taking the bite. One bill, then another, then another again, Each more confusing than the last one had been. They’d add union rules, but forget to explain, And lobbyists wondered how much they'd gain. “Oh, we’re nearly done now!" they shouted with glee, The Democrats snickered, their plan now to see. "Next time we’ll raise taxes to pay for the schemes, The public will get what they voted for, it seems!” But the Whos in Michigan? They saw through the mess. They didn’t feel happy. They didn’t feel blessed. "How can they do this?” they all asked aloud, "How can they steal Christmas, and make us feel cowed?" But it wasn’t just Christmas the Dems tried to steal, It was votes, taxes, rights—was the whole thing real? By the time they were done, they'd passed so much fast, A new era in Lansing was sealed at last. So the Whos in Michigan, on Christmas Eve night, Grew louder and louder, ready to fight. “Bring on the protests! Bring on the calls! We won't stand for this mess! Not one bit at all!" And as the Grinch... uh, Michigan Dems scurried away, They couldn’t ignore what the Whos had to say. For when it’s all over and the bills are unfurled, The People’s voice matters in this great state, still.
Can you please care about the overdose crisis? Get your Dems on board with hb5178 please? We have so many support letters and community members across Michigan describing How this legislation would help them and their communities!
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LIVE NOW: Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs Hearing on Youth Tobacco Prevention Legislation https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKklnZrRVGj
Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnGnDalkYXxO
SB 1167
A major step forward for Michigan! Senate Bill 1167 empowers our first responders with the resources they need to protect our families and neighborhoods. Progress happens when people come first! 💙🚒
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gCxhMB
Next step: The bills move to the Michigan House for consideration.
Today, the Michigan Senate passed legislation to open up a pathway to justice and healing for survivors of sexual assault, while holding abusers accountable.
💜 Every survivor deserves to have their voice heard and justice served, and now our legal system will better reflect that.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3BtBkM8
Senate Bills 1187-1192 now head to the Michigan House for their consideration.
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