Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Budget Delays, Warn of Real Consequences for Michigan Students
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats renewed their call for House Republicans to take action on an education budget, warning that continued inaction is putting students, teachers, and schools at risk. “As House Republicans continue holding...
Senate Democrats Champion Slate of Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Michigan Communities
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic LANSING, Mich. (June 25, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities in every corner of our...
Senate Committees Highlight New Report Outlining the Impact of Washington Republicans’ Assault on Health Care
Informed by patients, health professionals, and care providers, new report underscores how federal cuts to Medicaid would be disastrous for the state LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2025) — In recent months, President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have been...
Senate Hearings Expose Harm Federal Cuts Pose to Families, Farms, and Food Access
Michiganders, local nonprofits, state officials and others testify on impact of funding cuts and threats posed by Washington Republicans on food security programs, providers, and people statewide LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2025) — As Washington Republicans’ sweeping...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates GM’s Jobs, Investment Announcement
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in response to General Motors’ announcement of a multi-billion-dollar investment and thousands of new auto jobs in Michigan: “Thousands of good jobs...
Michigan Senate Democrats Use Budget to Combat Federal Mayhem
Senate Democrats’ recently passed 2026 state budget includes funds to support farmers, veterans, small business owners and other Michiganders affected by rash federal actions LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — As part of broader efforts to address the impact of recent...
Working to Build a Future Free from Gun Violence, Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Slate of Gun Safety Legislation
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of this growing issue LANSING, Mich. (June 5, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities in every corner of...
Michigan Senate Unites to Strengthen Protections and Benefits for Veterans
Senate votes unanimously to pass veteran-focused legislation sponsored by Santana, Hertel and Hauck LANSING, Mich. (June 3, 2025) — Today, in a show of support for veterans, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving the lives of...
Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and housing continues...
Senate Democrats Pass People-Focused Budget to Uplift All Michiganders
Fiscal Year 2026 budget makes crucial investments to protect residents and expand opportunity across Michigan NOTE: A list of supportive stakeholder quotes is included at the end of this release. LANSING, Mich (May 14, 2025) — Today, Senate Democrats passed Michigan’s...