Transformational State Budget Takes Effect as New Fiscal Year Begins
“Budget for the People” invests in Michigan kids, workers and communities October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for the state of Michigan — the day when the historic state budget the Michigan Senate passed on June 28 takes effect. Totaling $81.7...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide evidence-based...
Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald...
Senate Takes Steps to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Senate Bills 483-485, sponsored by Senators Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), and Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), would establish an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan. This board will play a...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Bills would help lower prescription drug costs and could establish upper payment limits on life-saving medicine LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2023) — After receiving widespread support from local, state and national health and policy experts and advocates, the Senate...
Senators, Experts and Advocates Push to Rein in Skyrocketing Drug Costs, Keep Life-Saving Medicine Affordable
Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection hears array of positive testimony on bills to create Prescription Drug Affordability Board LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 20,...
Strengthening Our Democracy: Senate Democrats Expand Access to the Ballot Box, Increase Participation in Michigan Elections
After voters overwhelmingly supported Proposal 2 in 2022, Senate Democrats passed a historic slate of legislation to uphold and expand voting rights Voting is a powerful way Michiganders can preserve and protect our democracy — especially now, as we are seeing...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement tonight in response to the UAW strike announcement: “The Michigan Senate Democrats...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Highlighting Latinos in Legislature
Increased Latino representation in Michigan Senate yields positive impact on policymaking Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually, celebrates the rich culture and histories of Latino Americans in the United States. It begins on September 15, commemorating the...
The Rx Kids Initiative: Leading Flint’s Children to a Brighter Future
Innovative New Pilot Program Led by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Will Provide Unprecedented Support and Opportunities for Moms and Babies Flint, Michigan, has faced many hardships in recent years — from job losses to the devastating health crisis stemming from lead...