Democrats Introduce Legislation to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
LANSING, Mich., June 6, 2025 — Democratic legislators in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature are introducing [...]
Skaggs on Schurr Mistrial
Jury deadlocked in case against former Grand Rapids police officer LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2025 — The [...]
Michigan Republicans Double Down on Last Week’s Gulf of Mexico Failure
Now showing: House Republicans’ Wastin’ Your Time 2: Electric Boogaloo LANSING, Mich., May 7, 2025 — In [...]
Skaggs Introduces Bill Recognizing Victory in Europe Day
Legislation would make annual state holiday State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-Grand Rapids) speaks on the House [...]
House Democratic Lawmakers Host Workers Memorial Day Press Conference
Democratic lawmakers unveil Workplace Safety Bill Package State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) testifies in [...]
Skaggs Calls Out Republican Hypocrisy
LANSING, Mich., March 18, 2025 — The Detroit News published a story last night raising questions about [...]
Skaggs Applauds Governor’s Message Following State of the State
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address [...]
House Dem Members Stand Up for Workers, Push for Improved Earned Sick Leave
Pro-worker advocates joined Democratic legislators to call for Earned Sick Leave Act to take effect LANSING, [...]
Democratic Legislators Condemn House GOP Passage of Anti-Worker Bills, Blocking Minimum Wage Increases
State Reps Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) and Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) on the House floor in the Michigan [...]
Skaggs’ Bill to Protect Minors in the Workforce Signed Into Law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills in her office on Jan. 26, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Jan 21, [...]