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Senate Hearings Expose Harm Federal Cuts Pose to Families, Farms, and Food Access
Michiganders, local nonprofits, state officials and others testify on impact of funding cuts and threats posed by Washington Republicans on food security programs, providers, and people statewide  LANSING, Mich. (June 12, 2025) — As Washington Republicans’ sweeping...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates GM’s Jobs, Investment Announcement
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in response to General Motors’ announcement of a multi-billion-dollar investment and thousands of new auto jobs in Michigan: “Thousands of good jobs...
Michigan Senate Democrats Use Budget to Combat Federal Mayhem
Senate Democrats’ recently passed 2026 state budget includes funds to support farmers, veterans, small business owners and other Michiganders affected by rash federal actions  LANSING, Mich (June 6, 2025) — As part of broader efforts to address the impact of recent...
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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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