Housing, urban farms and parades: Where we spent our summer
Dear Neighbor, Over the last few months of summer, we’ve had a busy schedule in our neighborhoods across the district, covering Washtenaw, Wayne and Oakland counties. My team and I stayed on the move, meeting at local coffee shops, neighborhood celebrations, visiting local farms and joining gatherings throughout the district. From ribbon cuttings and local celebrations to neighborhood coffee hours and community parades, it was a full summer of connecting face-to-face with our community! Here’s a look at where we’ve [...]
McFall Attends Warren EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
McFall Attends Warren EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting, Celebrates Transportation Future State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) stands with others at the Warren EVgo charging station ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. WARREN, Mich., Aug. 12, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) joined EVgo, General Motors, and Meijer at a ribbon cutting for their newest flagship charging station in Warren. “This ribbon cutting represents a commitment to innovation, progress, and a stronger transportation future [...]
Weiss Introduces Resolution to Ensure Passed Legislation is Presented
Weiss Introduces Resolution to Ensure Passed Legislation is Presented to the Governor LANSING, Mich., Aug. 11, 2026 — State Rep. Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) recently introduced House Joint Resolution AA, which would mandate the process for the clerks to move bills so they cannot be held up by administrative maneuvering. The introduction follows the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were vetoed by the governor [...]
Rogers, MI Department of State Host Voting Rights Town Hall to Promote Civic Education, Public Confidence
Rogers, MI Department of State Host Voting Rights Town Hall to Promote Civic Education, Public Confidence Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 7, 2026 — State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) yesterday joined the Michigan Department of State and community experts to host a Voting Rights Town Hall in Kalamazoo, providing residents with accurate information about Michigan's election system and voting rights. "A healthy democracy depends on an informed public," Rogers said. "We live in an age of both [...]
House Democratic Leader Puri on Next Steps After Michigan Primary
House Democratic Leader Puri on Next Steps After Michigan Primary LANSING, Mich., Aug 4, 2026 — Today, Michigan held its primary election. After the polls closed, House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) issued the following statement: “Today, Michiganders showed up. “Now that polls have closed and we are awaiting the final results, we should start by celebrating the overwhelming participation in our democracy that we saw across Michigan today. Thanks to the more than 1,500 locally elected county and [...]
Breen Commends MI Supreme Court Decision Protecting Michigan Consumers
Breen Commends MI Supreme Court Decision Protecting Michigan Consumers LANSING, Mich., Aug. 4, 2026 — The Michigan Supreme Court delivered a huge win for Michigan consumers Friday by overturning Smith v. Globe Life Ins. Co. and Liss v. Lewiston-Richards, Inc., ending a three-year-long legal fight led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to better protect Michiganders from deceptive business practices. The decision ends a 25-year-long loophole that said if a company held a license or occupational credit from a state or federal [...]
Tsernoglou Responds to New Sexual Abuse Allegations Out of Interlochen
Tsernoglou Responds to New Sexual Abuse Allegations Out of Interlochen LANSING, Mich., July 31, 2026 — Earlier this week, the results of an external investigation sanctioned by the Interlochen Center for the Arts revealed that over the course of several decades, nearly 50 adults in leadership roles at Interlochen have been accused of sexually abusing and exploiting over 70 former students. State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), along with state Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and several other colleagues, have [...]
Democrats Re-Introduce Legislation to Lower Costs for Workers, Families
Democrats Re-Introduce Legislation to Lower Costs for Workers, Families LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 in taxpayer money fighting to keep financial relief from reaching Michigan families. “The [...]
O’Neal Re-Introduces Legislation to Support Corrections Officer Retention, Lower Costs for Workers, Families
O’Neal Re-Introduces Legislation to Support Corrections Officer Retention, Lower Costs for Workers, Families Press Statement | State Rep. Amos O'Neal LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 in taxpayer money fighting [...]
Mentzer Re-introduces Legislation to Help Corrections Officers with Retirement
LANSING, Mich., July 29, 2026 — Michigan House and Senate Democrats held a press conference today announcing the re-introduction of nine bills that would lower costs and provide long-term relief for thousands across Michigan. Previous iterations of the bills were recently vetoed by the governor on a technicality after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 in taxpayer money fighting to keep financial relief from reaching Michigan families. Among the bills introduced is state Rep. Denise Mentzer’s [...]