Legislative Democrats Pass Bipartisan State Budget to Protect Medicaid, Counter Severe Federal Cuts, Fix the Roads, and Keep the State Open
Showing what real leadership looks like, Democrats uphold core values while finding room for compromise to get the job done LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Democrats passed a bipartisan state budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year that centers on people-first...
Senate Democrats Pass Bipartisan Education Budget to Invest in Michigan Students
Senate Democrats champion free school meals, record investments for students and teachers across Michigan LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2025) — Today, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher educational institutions. Included are...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today, Senate Democrats hosted a...
Brinks: Democrats Won’t Be Pressured into Giving Up on Core Michigan Values
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s address focused on the state budget: “One of the only things legislators absolutely must do every year is pass a...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Blocking Budget, Putting Michigan Families at Risk
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Earlier today, Michigan Senate Democrats broke down what’s at stake if House Republicans continue to stall on passing a budget and refuse to engage as a serious partner in delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. In May, Senate...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Budget Delays, Warn of Real Consequences for Michigan Students
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats renewed their call for House Republicans to take action on an education budget, warning that continued inaction is putting students, teachers, and schools at risk. “As House Republicans continue holding...
Senate Democrats Champion Slate of Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Michigan Communities
Actions coincide with Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor communities shattered by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic LANSING, Mich. (June 25, 2025) — From big cities to small rural towns, gun violence hits communities in every corner of our...
Senate Committees Highlight New Report Outlining the Impact of Washington Republicans’ Assault on Health Care
Informed by patients, health professionals, and care providers, new report underscores how federal cuts to Medicaid would be disastrous for the state LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2025) — In recent months, President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have been...
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...