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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...
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With a #MajorityForThePeople, we are building a Michigan the next generation can be proud of.
While federal chaos creates uncertainty, Senate Democrats are focused on growth here at home. Our 2027 budget invests in workers, small businesses, and local communities — because our future should work for all of Michigan.
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Teachers are being buried by rising costs, and they need relief.
Even with pay increases, inflation is wiping out those gains, leaving many educators struggling to keep up.
We passed legislation to lower their health care costs, but House Republicans blocked it — refusing to send our bills to the governor and leaving Michigan teachers stuck paying the price.
Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
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While federal chaos creates uncertainty, Senate Democrats are focused on growth here at home. Our 2027 budget invests in workers, small businesses, and local communities — because our future should work for all of Michigan.
While chaos and uncertainty grow at the federal level, Senate Democrats are delivering relief here at home. Our 2027 budget lowers costs, protects health care, and invests in the programs families rely on.
Teachers are being buried by rising costs, and they need relief.
Even with pay increases, inflation is wiping out those gains, leaving many educators struggling to keep up.
We passed legislation to lower their health care costs, but House Republicans blocked it — refusing to
Families are feeling the strain of rising health care costs.
We’re taking action to lower premiums, cap drug prices, and protect people from medical debt, because no one should have to choose between their health and their wallet.
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