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Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First

Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First

Apr 29, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2025) — Today, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), alongside his Senate Democratic colleagues, announced a record education budget proposal that prioritizes Michigan students, invests in safe and healthy learning environments, and strengthens...

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Senate and House Democrats Take Action to Rein in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs in Michigan

Senate and House Democrats Take Action to Rein in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs in Michigan

Apr 24, 2025 | Press Release

Lawmakers, health care professionals, and patients fight to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board LANSING, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate and House Democrats reaffirmed their commitment to lowering prescription drug costs for working...

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Senate Democrats Continue Fight to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors

Senate Democrats Continue Fight to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors

Apr 23, 2025 | Press Release

Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse    LANSING, Mich. (April 23, 2025) — Fighting to give survivors of sexual assault greater access to the criminal justice system, a group of Senate...

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Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

Apr 18, 2025 | Press Release

The community-driven bill package — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39, the “Momnibus” bill...

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Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids

Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids

Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release, Supporting Families

Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for   children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by policy advocates and...

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Brinks, Michigan Senate Prevail in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit

Brinks, Michigan Senate Prevail in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit

Feb 28, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 27, 2025)—Today, Court of Appeals Judge Sima Patel 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...

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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address 

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address 

Feb 26, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address this evening:   “Governor Whitmer made herself loud and clear tonight: our...

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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor 

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Files Lawsuit Against Republican Speaker Hall for Violating Constitution, Failing to Send Passed Legislation to Governor 

Feb 3, 2025 | Press Release

NOTE: Legal documents related to today's lawsuit filing are attached. LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a press conference where she announced that the Michigan Senate has filed a lawsuit against...

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Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature 

Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature 

Jan 29, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and subject the Legislature and governor’s office to records requests from the public. Senate Bills 1 and 2, sponsored by Sens....

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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation 

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation 

Jan 22, 2025 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) introduced Senate Resolution 3 to prepare legal action that compels the House of Representatives to fulfill its constitutional duty to present the nine remaining bills passed...

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