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Serving Those Who Served Us: Senate Democrats Champion Investments, Policy Wins for Michigan Veterans
Ahead of Veterans Day, Senate Democrats highlight how they're honoring Michigan vets through policy wins and key investments in state budget LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Tomorrow marks Veterans Day, a time when we honor and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and...
Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
Senate Democrats pass emergency support for SNAP recipients and food providers, continue call for Trump, Republican Congress to pass funding to continue SNAP  LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats continued their fight to protect food...
Senate Democrats Champion Investments for First Responders, Public Safety Initiatives in 2026 State Budget
On National First Responders Day, Senate Democrats highlight how community safety was a key priority in this year’s budget LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 28, 2025) — In the bipartisan 2026 State Budget, Michigan Senate Democrats championed key investments to support first...
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With a #MajorityForThePeople, we are building a Michigan the next generation can be proud of.
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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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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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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