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...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today, Senate Democrats hosted a...
Brinks: Democrats Won’t Be Pressured into Giving Up on Core Michigan Values
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s address focused on the state budget: “One of the only things legislators absolutely must do every year is pass a...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Blocking Budget, Putting Michigan Families at Risk
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Earlier today, Michigan Senate Democrats broke down what’s at stake if House Republicans continue to stall on passing a budget and refuse to engage as a serious partner in delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. In May, Senate...
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...