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Recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month, Senate Democrats Pair Thoughts and Prayers with Action
Mothers and fathers. Sisters and brothers. Students, neighbors and friends. From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence plagues Michiganders in every corner of our state, leaving an irrevocable mark on too many lives. As Michigan families hug their loved ones a...
Senate Democrats Applaud Elections and Ethics Committee’s Vote to Move Michigan Voting Rights Act Forward
LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2024) — The Michigan Voting Rights Act took a significant step forward on Thursday, June 13 as the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee voted to favorably report the bill package, which now heads to the full Senate for additional...
Celebrating Juneteenth & Black Excellence in the Michigan Legislature
Last year, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) sponsored Senate Bill 50 to permanently designate Juneteenth — the day that marks the liberation of Black Americans who remained enslaved in the years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation — as a state...
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With a #MajorityForThePeople, we are building a Michigan the next generation can be proud of.
Michigan ranks 39th in the nation for workforce participation, and the lack of child care is the top reason young workers are choosing not to enter the workforce. Hear from Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, committee members, and community leaders on possible solutions.
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Is having a child a sentence to be living in poverty?
Welfare contricts people’s income potential. Welfare doesn’t let you save money or save for retirement.
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New laws are paving the way for better literacy and support for Michigan students. SB 567 and SB 568, signed into law this week, ensure early dyslexia screenings and more financial flexibility for schools.
Find out what this means for families across the state.
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We’re proud to highlight a few of Michigan’s most treasured sites that reflect the cultural impact of our Hispanic communities.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d love to hear from you—what are some of your favorite places across Michigan that celebrate Hispanic heritage?
Legislation passed by the Michigan Senate was signed into law this week, expanding access to healthcare, protecting workers’ rights, and enhancing public safety.
With these bills, we’re ensuring that all Michiganders, from rural communities to essential home care workers, have the support they need to succeed and grow. ✨
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