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Speaker, Senate Majority Leader Make Priorities Known with First Bills
Democrats put Michigan’s working families at center of new agenda LANSING—Speaker of the House Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and Senate Majority [...]
Speaker-elect Tate Announces Key Staff
LANSING — Speaker-elect Joe Tate, D-Detroit, today announced key members of his staff for the legislative session that begins January [...]
Speaker-Elect Tate names Rep. Witwer as chair of House Appropriations
Women take over key budget roles in Senate, House & Governor’s office LANSING, Mich., Nov. 18, 2022 — Speaker-elect [...]
Lasinski on Chatfield Investigation Revelations
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 18, 2022 — Last night, The Detroit News published new and scandalous details from the Attorney General’s [...]
House Democrats Allege Corrupt Republican Caucus Shields its Lawmakers from Accountability
Lack of action on investigations amounts to willful disregard for transparency LANSING, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 — House Democrats alleged [...]
House Democratic Leader Lasinski on Governor Signing Supplemental Budget
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 4, 2022 — Today, House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) attended the bill signing ceremony today [...]
Everyone, no matter their zip code, race or age, faces challenges that can affect their mental health. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, remember to take a moment to check on your loved ones & check in with yourself. #MHM2025 ... See MoreSee Less
In DC & Lansing, Trump & Republican representatives are blowing holes in budgets, leaving Michigan families out to dry. In contrast, Michigan Senate Democrats put out a people-focused budget plan this week. As usual, while Republicans create chaos, Dems are fighting for you. ... See MoreSee Less
House Democrats Commend Senate for Advancing People-Centered Budget - Michigan House Democrats
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Democrats stay committed to building people up LANSING, Mich., May 15, 2025 — The Michigan Senate finished passing its budget bills yesterday, which aim to lower costs and invest in people, especial...Michiganders have been feeling the #CostOfChaos for months, thanks to Trump and Republican representatives. And now, the state budget is being squeezed, which means families are staring down cuts to the services they rely on. Michiganders can't afford Republican destruction. ... See MoreSee Less
Happy #517Day! Today we celebrate the heart of Michigan — our capital city, our community and the one-of-a-kind 517 spirit. From the Capitol dome to the Grand River trails, there’s no place like Lansing. Let’s show love and support local! ... See MoreSee Less
State Representative Carol Glanville is right: Republican antics are throwing Michigan families’ budgets, retirements and businesses into chaos. While Republicans play politics, Dems are focused on real solutions, because Michiganders deserve leadership that builds people up. ... See MoreSee Less
ICYMI: We called for consequences for the racist comments Rep. Schriver made on the floor, and House Republicans shot it down. We stand firm in our call to #DenounceHate because hate has no place in this House or our state. ... See MoreSee Less
Medicaid plays a big role in women's health: 4 in 10 births are covered by Medicaid & millions of Michigan women rely on it. Yet Trump and Republicans are trying to gut the program. Truly honoring #NWHW means standing up for the women who need affordable care. #DefendMedicaid ... See MoreSee Less
BREAKING: Trump & Republican representatives are tanking Michigan's future. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump tariffs prompt nearly $1B reduction in state of Michigan revenue projection
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The state of Michigan's financial picture has eroded considerably since January 2023, when the state was sitting on a $9.2-billion budget surplus.While House Dems are focused on lowering costs for Michiganders, House Republicans are focused on meddling in your business. ... See MoreSee Less