Senate Education Committee Advances Polehanki Bills to Make Free School Meals Permanent
LANSING, Mich. (June 2, 2026) — Today, the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), passed Senate Bills 784-785 to make Michigan’s widely successful universal free school meals program permanent. In response, Sen....
Senate Democrats Stand Up to Big Tech, Pass Stronger Online Protections for Young Michiganders
Crafted with input from parent advocates and industry experts, Kids Over Clicks targets rising social media addiction and online exploitation of Michigan youthLANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2026) — Today, in a bold move to protect Michigan...
Senate Democrats Advance Bold Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
From boosting per-pupil funding to providing bonuses for teachers, this budget builds on Senate Dems’ work to support all those in the classroom LANSING, Mich. (April 21, 2026) — Today, the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee voted to...
Senate Committee Passes Kids Over Clicks Bill Package to Better Protect Michigan Youth Online
Legislation would empower Michigan parents with more transparency and autonomy over their children's digital activity LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee passed Senate...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Move Michigan Primary Date
Bill package spearheaded by Sen. Singh would change state’s August primary election date to May, providing relief for clerks across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation,...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation Addressing Dangerous Microplastics, Protecting Waterways
Senate Bills 503-505 would combat bioaccumulative microplastics found in water sources and everyday products LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture passed Senate...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Keep Michigan Kids Safe Online
Sponsors, experts, and parents emphasize need for ‘Kids Over Clicks’ legislation to combat unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (March 4, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer...
Sen. Polehanki Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 “State of the State” speech this evening: “As a former high school teacher, I’m proud of the work...
On Safer Internet Day, Senate Democrats Call on Parents to Join the Fight to Put Kids Over Clicks
With parent survey and virtual town hall, Michiganders can help drive policy change to improve online safety LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Today is Safer Internet Day, an annual global campaign with the goal of making the digital world a more...
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 Education Committee Advances Polehanki Bills to Make Free School Meals Permanent
LANSING, Mich. (June 2, 2026) — Today, the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), passed Senate Bills 784-785 to make Michigan’s widely successful universal free school meals program permanent. In response, Sen....
Senate Democrats Stand Up to Big Tech, Pass Stronger Online Protections for Young Michiganders
Crafted with input from parent advocates and industry experts, Kids Over Clicks targets rising social media addiction and online exploitation of Michigan youthLANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2026) — Today, in a bold move to protect Michigan...
Senate Democrats Advance Bold Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
From boosting per-pupil funding to providing bonuses for teachers, this budget builds on Senate Dems’ work to support all those in the classroom LANSING, Mich. (April 21, 2026) — Today, the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee voted to...
Senate Committee Passes Kids Over Clicks Bill Package to Better Protect Michigan Youth Online
Legislation would empower Michigan parents with more transparency and autonomy over their children's digital activity LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee passed Senate...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Move Michigan Primary Date
Bill package spearheaded by Sen. Singh would change state’s August primary election date to May, providing relief for clerks across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation,...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation Addressing Dangerous Microplastics, Protecting Waterways
Senate Bills 503-505 would combat bioaccumulative microplastics found in water sources and everyday products LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture passed Senate...
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Bills to Keep Michigan Kids Safe Online
Sponsors, experts, and parents emphasize need for ‘Kids Over Clicks’ legislation to combat unethical, predatory practices that exploit and jeopardize minors LANSING, Mich. (March 4, 2026) — Today, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer...
On Safer Internet Day, Senate Democrats Call on Parents to Join the Fight to Put Kids Over Clicks
With parent survey and virtual town hall, Michiganders can help drive policy change to improve online safety LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Today is Safer Internet Day, an annual global campaign with the goal of making the digital world a more...
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 Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 “State of the State” speech this evening: “As a former high school teacher, I’m proud of the work...
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,...
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