We’re in Your Corner: Senate Democrats Reflect on Wins Delivered for Michiganders in 2025
As the beginning of the new year approaches, it’s important to take time to reflect on the year coming to a close. 2025 has been a heavy year marked with unprecedented challenges and uncertainties — but it’s also been a year of working hard to overcome those setbacks...
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 Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kevin...
Senate Democrats Ask AG Nessel to Weigh in on Legality of House Republicans’ Unprecedented Funding Cuts
After Lansing Republicans cut over half a billion dollars promised to people and programs statewide, Senate Dems aim to hold them accountable LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Last week, in a cruel political stunt, House Speaker Matt Hall and his Republican...
House Republicans End Year of Record-Setting Obstruction with Yet Another Appeal in Failed Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Today, Michigan State House Speaker Matt Hall and the Republican-led House filed yet another appeal in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) after Hall...
Serving Those Who Served Us: Senate Democrats Champion Investments, Policy Wins for Michigan Veterans
Ahead of Veterans Day, Senate Democrats highlight how they're honoring Michigan vets through policy wins and key investments in state budget LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Tomorrow marks Veterans Day, a time when we honor and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and...
Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
Senate Democrats pass emergency support for SNAP recipients and food providers, continue call for Trump, Republican Congress to pass funding to continue SNAP LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats continued their fight to protect food...
Senate Democrats Champion Investments for First Responders, Public Safety Initiatives in 2026 State Budget
On National First Responders Day, Senate Democrats highlight how community safety was a key priority in this year’s budget LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 28, 2025) — In the bipartisan 2026 State Budget, Michigan Senate Democrats championed key investments to support first...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 27, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and the Michigan Senate in Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives, the lawsuit brought forth by Leader Brinks after House Speaker...
Legislative Democrats Pass Bipartisan State Budget to Protect Medicaid, Counter Severe Federal Cuts, Fix the Roads, and Keep the State Open
Showing what real leadership looks like, Democrats uphold core values while finding room for compromise to get the job done LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Democrats passed a bipartisan state budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year that centers on people-first...
Senate Democrats Pass Bipartisan Education Budget to Invest in Michigan Students
Senate Democrats champion free school meals, record investments for students and teachers across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher educational institutions. Included are...