MI House Democrats unveil pandemic recovery plan, call for vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Contact: Stephanie Cepak, Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, 517-862-2036, scepak@byrumfisk.com [...]
MI Progressive Women’s Caucus Announces Leadership Team for 101st Legislature
Members of the Michigan Progressive Women’s Caucus (PWC) announced their leadership team for the 101st Legislature, filling [...]
PWC Legislators Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) and state Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), members of the Michigan Legislature’s [...]
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 age 28 for survivors of sexual abuse. [...]
Pohutsky Fights to Curb Human Trafficking in Michigan
Lansing, Mich., Sept. 10, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) introduced House Bill 6202 today to [...]
Rep. Pohutsky on Launch of Futures for Frontliners Program
“The workers on the frontlines of our state’s response to this ongoing crisis have put their lives [...]
Pohutsky Seeks to Extend Parental Leave to New Adoptive Parents
Lansing, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 — State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) introduced House Bill 6160 today to [...]
$65M Secured to Support Local Schools, House Dem Initiatives
Whitmer today announced $65M in federal CARES Act funds to support local K-12 public schools impacted by [...]
Dem’s Return to Learn Amendments Maintain Focus on Future of Education
The Michigan House of Representatives met for a rare Monday session to take up the Senate-passed Return [...]
House Dems Introduce Legislation to Affirm Marriage Equality in Michigan
Twenty-nine Democratic representatives are introducing 54 bills (HBs 6045-6098) and a House joint resolution (HJR T) to [...]