Shop Local: Learn How Senate Democrats are Prioritizing Small Businesses this Holiday Season
.Investments for Michigan small business owners, overall workforce secured within FY ’24 budget With the holiday season right around the corner, Michiganders are eagerly searching for last-minute gifts for loved ones and great deals. Even more exciting: ‘Tis the...
Legislative Democrats’ Supplemental Budget Invests More in Michigan Students, Relieves Tax Debt, Helps Fix More Roads
Key budget supplemental legislation helps address the needs of communities across Michigan In July 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024, marking the first time in forty years Michigan has had a budget making vital investments in...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Supplemental Bills Lowering Costs with Investments in Schools, Colleges, and Infrastructure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills alleviating school district debt, investing in infrastructure, supporting community colleges and public universities, and lowering costs for families across Michigan on taxes and higher...
National Women Support Women Day: Leader Brinks Inspires Change
Leader Brinks honors and celebrates the progress of women For the first time in Michigan’s history, the Senate Majority Leader is a woman. On National Women Support Women Day (December 1) — a commemorative day created in 2018 by Amy O’Donnell to honor influential...
Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act RHA removes barriers to health care, lowers costs for independent providers, protects access to abortion LIVONIA, Mich. – Today,...
Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Legislation makes Michigan a national leader with 100% clean energy standard, strong labor provisions to build clean energy, streamlining construction of energy projects, and lowering utility costs DETROIT, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Gun Violence Prevention Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Keep Our Communities Safe LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed...
Michigan Senate Democrats Celebrate Thanksgiving, Legislative and Budget Wins for Food Security in 2023
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2023) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Michigan Senate Democrats extend warm wishes for a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving to the people of Michigan. Recognizing the significance of food security during the holiday season,...
Michigan Senate Democrats Shine a Spotlight on Local Places for Small Business Saturday
Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been observed on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. In contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday — which cater to big box retailers and e-commerce sites — Small Business Saturday encourages supporting local brick-and-mortar...