Senate Oversight Committee Takes Up Long-Awaited Legislation to Expand Freedom of Information Act to Governor, Legislature
Moss and McBroom’s bipartisan bills will allow public to request records from Michigan lawmakers and governor’s office, improving government transparency and helping restore public trust LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 7, 2024) — Today, the Senate Oversight Committee heard...
Black History Month: Honoring the Impact of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus
Senate Democrats recognize Black history and celebrate impact of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus February is a month dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the contributions of Black people — Black History Month. What began as “Negro History Week” in 1926 by...
On EITC Awareness Day, Senate Democrats Celebrate Five-Time Increase of State Credit for Struggling Families
Michigan Democrats’ Working Families Tax Credit taking effect on Feb. 13 quintuples state EITC, stands to help save 700,000 Michiganders around $3,150 a year On EITC Awareness Day today, Michigan Senate Democrats are celebrating their passage of the most significant...
On EITC Awareness Day, Senate Democrats Celebrate Five-Time Increase of State Credit for Struggling Families
Michigan Democrats’ Working Families Tax Credit taking effect on Feb. 13 quintuples state EITC, stands to help save around 700,000 Michiganders around $3,150 a year LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2024) — On EITC Awareness Day today, Michigan Senate Democrats are...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Applauds Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in reaction to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address: “It’s no secret: Michigan is hands down the best place to live, to...
Recognizing Roe v. Wade’s 51st Anniversary and Senate Democrats’ Fight — and Wins — for Reproductive Rights in Michigan
In the Aftermath of Roe Being Overturned, Michigan Senate Democrats Remain Committed to Upholding Michiganders’ Interests, Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access in Michigan On the 51st anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade —...
Delivering for the People, Improving on the State of Our State: Reflecting on Senate Democrats’ Historic First Year in the Majority
As Michigan Senate Democrats get ready to join the Michigan House of Representatives in a joint session for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan. 24, we’re looking forward to building upon the progress accomplished by the...
Senate Democrats Highlight Voting Rights Legislation on MLK Day
Senate Democrats continue to uplift the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through key legislative accomplishments Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy are lauded and acknowledged on January 15 to coincide with his birthday, January 15,...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate “Homes for the Holidays”
Importance of 2023 budget and policy wins for housing underscored by winter weather, holiday season Safe and affordable housing continues to be a critical need for Michiganders — and a top priority for the Michigan Senate Democrats’ #MajorityForThePeople. Like the...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks and House Speaker Tate on Charges in Chatfield Staff Corruption Scandal
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 21, 2023) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) issued the following joint statement after Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against Rob and Ann Minard, the chief of staff and...