Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of sexual assault greater...
Senate Democrats Champion Legislation to Protect Reproductive Rights, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
After protecting abortion access, assisted reproduction procedures, surrogacy, and reproductive health data, Senate Democrats advance equitable access to contraceptive care LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2024) — Building on their commitment to empowering Michigan residents...
Celebrating the Businesses that Keep Michigan Thriving on Small Business Saturday
From expanding the transformational Brownfield Plan program and significantly increasing Michigan’s match for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit to helping lower property taxes for small businesses and update business improvement zones, our senators are committed to...
The Season of Giving: Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Highlight Efforts to Invest in Michigan Families, Local Communities
Senate Democrats extend our warmest wishes to the families of Michigan this holiday season, and we hope you enjoy a restful, joyous Thanksgiving full of good food and gratitude. The holidays are a perfect time to give back and serve our local communities that...
Native American Heritage Month
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...
Happy Hunting! Senate Democrats Recognize Opening Day, Highlight Support for Michigan Hunters, Natural Resources
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,...
Uplifting Michigan Veterans in the Capitol and Our Communities
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...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Congratulates New House Leadership
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...
10 Ways Senate Democrats Have Been Tackling Hunger in Michigan
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...
Anthony Bill to Improve Breast Cancer Detection Standards in Michigan Voted Out of Committee
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...