PWC Executive Committee calls on Ron Weiser to resign from University of Michigan Board of Regents
“Through his sexist, disturbing comments, Mr. Weiser has laid bare [...]
MI House Democrats unveil pandemic recovery plan, call for vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, [...]
MI Progressive Women’s Caucus Announces Leadership Team for 101st Legislature
Members of the Michigan Progressive Women’s Caucus (PWC) announced their [...]
PWC Legislators Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) and state Sen. Rosemary Bayer [...]
House Democrats Introduce Survivors Empowered Bill Package to Expand Civil Statute of Limitations for all Survivors of Sexual Assault
Under Michigan law, the civil statute of limitations expires at [...]
Pohutsky Fights to Curb Human Trafficking in Michigan
Lansing, Mich., Sept. 10, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky [...]
Rep. Pohutsky on Launch of Futures for Frontliners Program
“The workers on the frontlines of our state’s response to [...]
Pohutsky Seeks to Extend Parental Leave to New Adoptive Parents
Lansing, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky [...]
$65M Secured to Support Local Schools, House Dem Initiatives
Whitmer today announced $65M in federal CARES Act funds to [...]
Dem’s Return to Learn Amendments Maintain Focus on Future of Education
The Michigan House of Representatives met for a rare Monday [...]
House Dems Introduce Legislation to Affirm Marriage Equality in Michigan
Twenty-nine Democratic representatives are introducing 54 bills (HBs 6045-6098) and [...]
Pohutsky Recognizes National Water Quality Month, Calls for Preserving Michigan’s Precious Natural Resources
Lansing, Mich., July 22, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky [...]
House Dems on Updated Nursing Homes Executive Order
Lansing, Mich., May 22, 2020 — Gov. Whitmer signed Executive [...]
House Dems Push for Increased Worker Protections as State Reopens
Following a continued statewide decline in COVID-19 cases, more Michigan [...]
Pohutsky, Mueller Bills to Tackle Price Gouging During State Emergencies
LANSING, Mich., March 12, 2020 — State Reps. Laurie Pohutsky [...]
Pohutsky Hosts Opioid Crisis Town Hall
LANSING, Mich., March 6, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky [...]
Wittenberg, Hood and Pohutsky Bills Update State Sex Ed Curriculum
Legislation would amend school code to add affirmative consent education, [...]
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky joins House Dem Package to Hold Bad Actors and Poisonous Polluters Accountable
“Corporate polluters continue to threaten the lives of our families [...]
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
“We took some critical first steps this past year in [...]
Dems Introduce Legislation to Protect Michigan Water
LANSING – State Reps. Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor), Laurie Pohutsky [...]
Pohutsky on securing support for local schools, hospital in supplemental state budgets
LANSING — The Michigan House passed two critically needed supplemental [...]
Pohutsky Aims to Expand Access to Life-Saving Medication
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) introduced House Bill [...]
House Dem HOPE Plan Lowers Rx Costs for Families
LANSING — House Democrats held a press conference this morning [...]
Pohutsky Fights to Close Marital Rape Loophole
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) introduced House Bill [...]
Pohutsky Calls for Hearing on Environmental Oversight Bill
LANSING — In recognition of National Water Quality Month, state [...]
Pohutsky Moves to Extend EITC to Young Workers
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) recently introduced House [...]
Upcoming Coffee Hour Cancelled for Holiday
Dear Friends, I wanted to let you know that I [...]
Pohutsky on plan to expand air quality protections
DEARBORN — House Democrats unveiled a plan today to expand [...]
Pohutsky calls for MI Department of Civil Rights Director to resign
LIVONIA — After a closed session, the Michigan Civil Rights [...]
Dem. Legislators Blast Discriminatory Flag Bill
LANSING — Following the historic flying of the Pride flag [...]
Pohutsky on budgets that fail to fix roads, schools
LANSING- Today, the House of Representatives finished passing the collection [...]
Pohutsky on passage of bipartisan overhaul of Michigan’s auto insurance
LANSING — Following weeks of bipartisan negotiations, the House passed [...]
Legislators Push to Protect Animals
LANSING — State Reps. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), Tim Sneller (D-Burton), [...]
Pohutsky on rushed legislative handout to auto insurance companies
LANSING — With no hearings or public input, the legislative [...]
Pohutsky on Gov. Whitmer directing MDEQ to establish enforceable PFAS standards
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer announced yesterday that she is directing [...]
Pohutsky Bill to Bring Environmental Oversight Back to MI
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) held a press [...]
Pohutsky on Gov. Whitmer’s budget recommendation
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget recommendations today [...]
Pohutsky on Gov. Whitmer’s first State of the State address:
LANSING — Tonight, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State [...]
Pohutsky on resolution to put oversight of Michigan’s natural resources in the hands of corporations:
LANSING — Today, the House approved a resolution to reject [...]
Pohutsky Brings Background as Scientist to Health, Natural Resources Committees
LANSING — Last night, the Speaker of the House announced [...]
Pohutsky sworn in as representative for 19th House District
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) was sworn in [...]
Pohutsky responds to Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive that aims to close the gender wage gap
LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive [...]
Pohutsky Named Assistant House Democratic Floor Leader
LANSING — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) was named an assistant House [...]
