Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Polehanki Bill to Reduce Student Cell Phone Use in Schools
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 495 and House Bill (HB) 4141 to restrict student cell phone use during school instructional time. After months of negotiations led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki...
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Sen. Polehanki Champions Bipartisan Compromise on Legislation to Regulate Cell Phones in Schools
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Today, after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiation led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), lawmakers came to an agreement on legislation to restrict student cell phone use during instructional...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutionality of House Republicans’ Sweeping Budget Slashes
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to claw back critical funding for programs and projects across the state illegal. One of many affected...
Projects, Redevelopment Plans for Michigan Communities Face Major Setbacks Following House GOP Cuts
Dozier Community Center, Hayes Hotel damaged due to halted construction resulting from stripped funding LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Just one week after Lansing Republicans voted to cut $645 million in previously bipartisan-approved funding...
Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage
Legislation would help combat the detrimental effects of unfettered online activity on Michigan kids, from increasing mental health challenges and addiction to other safety concerns LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Today, Sens. Darrin...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Rx Kids Programming, Investing in Wayne County Youth
INKSTER, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Last week, the Wayne County Commission approved a $7.5 million contract with Michigan State University to expand the widely successful, evidence-based Rx Kids program to six Wayne County cities, including Inkster....
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Support Michigan’s Cannabis Industry
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 14, 2025) — Senate Democrats announced today the introduction of new legislation aimed to alleviate challenges facing Michigan’s vital multi-million-dollar cannabis industry, which supports over 46,000 jobs in the state. Senate...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Education Budget
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Last Friday, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher education institutions, delivering on key priorities that benefit our students and educators. In response, Sen. Dayna...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Insurance Accountability Package to Improve Michigan Consumer Protections
Experts and drivers raise concerns of insurance affordability and accountability in today’s Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection hearing, outline need for Legislature to enact stronger protections LANSING, Mich. (Sept....
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Polehanki Bill to Reduce Student Cell Phone Use in Schools
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 495 and House Bill (HB) 4141 to restrict student cell phone use during school instructional time. After months of negotiations led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki...
Senate Democrats Call for Improved Safety Measures to Better Protect Michigan Kids from Digital Dangers
‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill package would hold Big Tech accountable for unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats hosted a press conference to spread awareness on...
Sen. Polehanki Champions Bipartisan Compromise on Legislation to Regulate Cell Phones in Schools
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Today, after months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiation led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), lawmakers came to an agreement on legislation to restrict student cell phone use during instructional...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutionality of House Republicans’ Sweeping Budget Slashes
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to claw back critical funding for programs and projects across the state illegal. One of many affected...
Projects, Redevelopment Plans for Michigan Communities Face Major Setbacks Following House GOP Cuts
Dozier Community Center, Hayes Hotel damaged due to halted construction resulting from stripped funding LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2025) — Just one week after Lansing Republicans voted to cut $645 million in previously bipartisan-approved funding...
Senate Democrats Champion Bill Package to Protect Michigan Kids from Dangers Associated with Social Media, AI Usage
Legislation would help combat the detrimental effects of unfettered online activity on Michigan kids, from increasing mental health challenges and addiction to other safety concerns LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Today, Sens. Darrin...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Rx Kids Programming, Investing in Wayne County Youth
INKSTER, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Last week, the Wayne County Commission approved a $7.5 million contract with Michigan State University to expand the widely successful, evidence-based Rx Kids program to six Wayne County cities, including Inkster....
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Support Michigan’s Cannabis Industry
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 14, 2025) — Senate Democrats announced today the introduction of new legislation aimed to alleviate challenges facing Michigan’s vital multi-million-dollar cannabis industry, which supports over 46,000 jobs in the state. Senate...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Education Budget
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Last Friday, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher education institutions, delivering on key priorities that benefit our students and educators. In response, Sen. Dayna...
Sen. Cavanagh Champions Insurance Accountability Package to Improve Michigan Consumer Protections
Experts and drivers raise concerns of insurance affordability and accountability in today’s Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection hearing, outline need for Legislature to enact stronger protections LANSING, Mich. (Sept....
Sen. Polehanki, Senate Pass Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Tax Repeal
Jan. 26th action on SB 1 and SB 3 stand to give almost $1 billion back to Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 31, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3 last week. SB 1, which would...
Sen. Polehanki on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “As the new Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I...
Sen. Polehanki Statement on Being Sworn Into 102nd Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), the Michigan Senate Majority Caucus Chair, has issued the following statement after being sworn into office to serve in the 102nd Michigan Legislature: “I am thrilled to be a...
Polehanki Names Senator-Elect Veronica Klinefelt Assistant Caucus Chair
LANSING, Mich. — Incoming Senate Majority Caucus Chair Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) today issued the following statement after naming Senator-elect Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe) Assistant Caucus Chair for the upcoming...
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,...
Sen. Polehanki Applauds Teacher Recruitment Investments in School Aid Budget
LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement regarding today’s passage of the K-12 school aid budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which includes a $450 per pupil increase for school...
Sen. Polehanki Joins Support for Charter School Transparency
LANSING, Mich. (March 1, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in support of bills that provide transparency and accountability of charter schools for Michigan taxpayers:“Michigan has been called the...
Sen. Polehanki Joins Support for Prescription Drug Pricing Board
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in support of bills to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board that will help reduce the cost of prescriptions:“Drugs prices...
Sen. Polehanki Supports Whitmer Investments in Education, Teachers
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement regarding today’s executive budget recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes significant investments in education,...
Sen. Polehanki supports Whitmer plan to lower prescription drug costs, make insulin more affordable
LIVONIA, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, in which she spoke about her plans to lower the price of prescription medications,...
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