Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Combat Child Care Crisis in Michigan
Bills would codify Tri-Share program, cut red tape and deliver other supports for child care providers LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bills 310-313, legislation championed by Senate Democrats to...
Senate Committee Tackles Legislation to Lower Child Care Costs for Families, Support Workers
Array of testimony underscores benefits of proposed child care improvements and cost-sharing to kids, parents, providers, and businesses LANSING, Mich. (March 10, 2026) — Today, the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann...
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 Protection Committee...
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 responsible,...
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 the well-documented...
Senate Leadership Praises AG Nessel’s Swift Action on Unconstitutional Republican Clawback Scheme
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to take back critical funding for projects and programs across the state illegal. Michigan Senate Democrats issued the...
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...