Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Legislation to Increase Benefits for Workers, Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System Passes Senate
Bill package would streamline Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency processes, boost maximum number of weeks and dollar amount of benefits workers could qualify for LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Commends Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan
Senate advances bills to increase enforcement and accountability of tobacco retailers LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed legislation by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Calls for Stronger Policies to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan
Sen. Singh cracks down on tobacco retailers, pushes for stronger prevention policies among Michigan’s youth LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the following statement after providing testimony today at a...
Sen. Singh’s Bill to Secure Funding for Rural Hospitals Signed into Law
This legislation allows 71 locations, including Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, to access more state funding LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam...
Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan
Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Secures Relief Funding for City of Perry Tornado Damage
Sen. Singh celebrates 2025 state budget win, presents $200,000 check for storm clean-up costs in Perry PERRY, Mich. (Sept. 6, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the statement below after presenting the City of Perry City Council...
Senate Passes Singh Legislation to Promote High-Wage Job Creation, Support Small Businesses
LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage today of his legislation, Senate Bills 579, 580 and 581, to create and invest in the High-wage Incentive for Regional...
Senate Oversight Committee Supports Long-Awaited Bipartisan FOIA Legislation
Sen. Moss and Sen. Singh celebrate movement of FOIA expansion bills amid Sunshine Week LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2024) — Today, the Senate Oversight Committee reported Senate Bills 669 and 670 favorably, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss...
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...
Michigan Senate Passes Comprehensive Legislative Package to Hold Sexual Abusers Accountable, Provide Justice for Survivors
Legislation led by Sen. Hertel would make Michigan safer for all potential victims of sexual assault and child sex abuse LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the “Justice for Survivors” package to give survivors of...
Legislation to Increase Benefits for Workers, Improve Michigan’s Unemployment System Passes Senate
Bill package would streamline Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency processes, boost maximum number of weeks and dollar amount of benefits workers could qualify for LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Commends Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan
Senate advances bills to increase enforcement and accountability of tobacco retailers LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 5, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed legislation by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.),...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Calls for Stronger Policies to Prevent Youth Tobacco Use in Michigan
Sen. Singh cracks down on tobacco retailers, pushes for stronger prevention policies among Michigan’s youth LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the following statement after providing testimony today at a...
Sen. Singh’s Bill to Secure Funding for Rural Hospitals Signed into Law
This legislation allows 71 locations, including Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, to access more state funding LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Earlier this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam...
Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan
Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Secures Relief Funding for City of Perry Tornado Damage
Sen. Singh celebrates 2025 state budget win, presents $200,000 check for storm clean-up costs in Perry PERRY, Mich. (Sept. 6, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the statement below after presenting the City of Perry City Council...
Senate Passes Singh Legislation to Promote High-Wage Job Creation, Support Small Businesses
LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2024) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage today of his legislation, Senate Bills 579, 580 and 581, to create and invest in the High-wage Incentive for Regional...
Senate Oversight Committee Supports Long-Awaited Bipartisan FOIA Legislation
Sen. Moss and Sen. Singh celebrate movement of FOIA expansion bills amid Sunshine Week LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2024) — Today, the Senate Oversight Committee reported Senate Bills 669 and 670 favorably, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss...
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...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Addresses MSU Shooting, Shares Resources for Support for the Campus and Surrounding Communities
Singh is an East Lansing resident, MSU alumnus, and former East Lansing Mayor LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2023) — Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement on the mass shooting at Michigan State...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Praises Whitmer Effort to Tackle Housing Needs
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2023) — Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order signed today to help the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) speed up...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Decries Government Corruption, Latest Investigation Into Misconduct
On heels of Speaker Chatfield allegations, FBI investigates former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson for alleged bribes LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader and Senate Oversight Committee Chair Sam Singh (D-East...
Sen. Singh on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2023) — Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State address: “We are in a unique position to reshape Michigan’s future by prioritizing investments in...
Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Statement on Supporting Resolution Regarding Civil Service Worker Pay
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 18, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, which would implement bipartisan, previously negotiated pay...
Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions
Smart, energetic leaders will direct Dems’ legislative efforts LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Today, incoming Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced the 2023-2027 Senate Democratic Caucus leadership slate, including the...
Singh Chosen as Floor Leader for Senate Democratic Majority
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2022) — Senator-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) today issued the following statement after being chosen by his Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues as Senate Majority Floor Leader for Michigan’s 102nd Legislature: “It is an...
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