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Michigan Dems Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills

Feb 21, 2023 | Press Release

Legislative majority introduces bills in House and Senate LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 — Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in the introduction of legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the...

Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Addresses MSU Shooting, Shares Resources for Support for the Campus and Surrounding Communities

Feb 14, 2023 | Press Statement

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

Feb 6, 2023 | Press Statement

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

Feb 3, 2023 | Press Statement

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

Jan 25, 2023 | Press Statement

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...

Sens. Chang, Singh and Rep. Puri Issue Statement on Lunar New Year Mass Shooting in California

Jan 22, 2023 | Press Release

Members of Asian Pacific American Legislative Caucus express sympathy for victims and Asian American community, redouble call for policy reforms LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2023) — Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing)...

Senate Majority Floor Leader Singh Statement on Supporting Resolution Regarding Civil Service Worker Pay

Jan 18, 2023 | Press Statement

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...

Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Singh Announces Assistant Leaders, Staff

Dec 20, 2022 | Press Release

LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) announced Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen.-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet as assistant Senate majority floor leaders for the 102nd Legislature...

Brinks Announces Senate Democrats’ Caucus Leadership Positions

Nov 16, 2022 | Press Statement

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

Nov 10, 2022 | Press Statement

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...