by admin | Nov 22, 2024 | News Story
Honoring Michigan’s Native American Communities November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities here in Michigan and across the country. Michigan is home to 12...
by jlindsay | Nov 18, 2024 | Reproductive Healthcare
Recently introduced Centering Pregnancy bills would require insurers cover group-based model of prenatal care, childbirth classes LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 18, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation that would enable more expectant...
by admin | Nov 15, 2024 | News Story
Today, Michigan hunters are headed out into the woods to kick off the state’s 2024 firearm deer hunting season! The Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has put together a webpage of resources to help hunters have a successful season — find licenses, regulations,...
by jlindsay | Nov 8, 2024 | News Story
Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the...
by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Press Statement
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement congratulating Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) and Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) on being named Speaker of the House and House Democratic...
by admin | Oct 30, 2024 | Lowering Costs, News Story
No matter what we look like or what zip code we call home, we all deserve to have access to quality, nutritious food to nourish our minds and bodies. Yet, the disturbing reality is that both here in Michigan and across the country, food insecurity is on the rise. In a...
by admin | Oct 30, 2024 | Press Release
Legislation introduced during Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to improve mammogram reporting standards and increase early detection LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Too many families in Michigan and across the country know the pain of losing a loved one to...
by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | News Story
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and Michiganders understand its importance. In fact, Michigan consistently ranks high in voter participation, with 63.3% of eligible voters casting ballots in recent general elections — making us fourth in the nation. This...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | News Story
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and waters by which...
by jlindsay | Oct 21, 2024 | Press Release, Supporting Families
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...
