Michigan Senate Unites to Strengthen Protections and Benefits for Veterans
Senate votes unanimously to pass veteran-focused legislation sponsored by Santana, Hertel and Hauck LANSING, Mich. (June 3, 2025) — Today, in a show of support for veterans, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving the lives of...
Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and housing continues...
Senate Democrats Pass People-Focused Budget to Uplift All Michiganders
Fiscal Year 2026 budget makes crucial investments to protect residents and expand opportunity across Michigan NOTE: A list of supportive stakeholder quotes is included at the end of this release. LANSING, Mich (May 14, 2025) — Today, Senate Democrats passed Michigan’s...
Not On Our Watch: Michigan Senate Dems Stand Against Federal Cuts & Chaos
From abruptly freezing trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans for essential programming to haphazardly decimating entire federal agencies, Trump has proven to be consistent in one thing during his 100 days in office — his ability to stoke unprecedented...
Senate Democrats Pass Bold New Education Budget Proposal Focused on Putting Students, Teachers First
LANSING, Mich. (April 29, 2025) — Today, Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), alongside his Senate Democratic colleagues, announced a record education budget proposal that prioritizes Michigan students, invests in safe and healthy learning environments, and strengthens...
Senate and House Democrats Take Action to Rein in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs in Michigan
Lawmakers, health care professionals, and patients fight to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board LANSING, Mich. (April 24, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate and House Democrats reaffirmed their commitment to lowering prescription drug costs for working...
Senate Democrats Continue Fight 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. (April 23, 2025) — Fighting to give survivors of sexual assault greater access to the criminal justice system, a group of Senate...
Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
The community-driven bill package — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39, the “Momnibus” bill...
Senate Democrats Unveil the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Improve Child Care and Create Opportunity for Parents and Kids
Transformational proposal would lay the foundation for a strong future for children and parents with tax credit, cash stipend for new parents, and child care improvements LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — Today at a press conference joined by policy advocates and...
Brinks, Michigan Senate Prevail in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 27, 2025)—Today, Court of Appeals Judge Sima Patel 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...