House Dems Condemn GOP Voter Suppression Resolution
LANSING, Mich., March 11, 2025 — House Democrats held a press conference opposing the passage of House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) out of the House Election Integrity Committee today. This resolution would require Michiganders to provide proof of citizenship, a birth certificate, passport or naturalization certificate, to vote in an election. “We can all agree that only American citizens should be voting in our elections, but this resolution doesn’t accomplish this,” said state Rep. Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids), Democratic [...]
Detroit Caucus Applauds Governor’s Vision for Michigan’s Future in State of the State Address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Feb. 28, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session this week. The governor highlighted key investments that will have a direct impact on Detroiters. Detroit Caucus members stand ready to work with the governor and their legislative colleagues to turn this vision into reality. [...]
Myers Phillips Celebrates State of the State Address Centered on Building People Up
Democratic legislator affirms commitment to fighting for equitable access to education, justice LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2025 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State Address before a joint legislative session today. In her speech, the governor discussed her plan to lower costs for families ahead of more looming tariffs, increase the workforce and deliver results for the people of Michigan. After the address, state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) issued the following statement: “It was [...]
Myers Phillips Stands Up for Workers
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 20, 2025 — Today, legislative action was taken to alter minimum wage and earned sick leave changes that were mandated in the state Supreme Court’s ruling and set to take place tomorrow. After negotiations, substitutions to House Bill 4002 — which focuses on the earned sick time changes — were made in the Senate and then returned to the House, where it passed. This bill was tie-barred to Senate Bill 8 which focuses on the minimum wage [...]
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, Mich., Feb. 19, 2025 — State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) hosted a press conference today with fellow Democratic legislators and representatives from Mothering Justice, the Michigan League of Public Policy and Planned Parenthood to call on the Legislature to allow changes to the Earned Sick Time Act to take effect on Friday, Feb. 21. Participating House Democrats affirmed their commitment to protecting [...]
Myers Phillips’ Committee Assignments
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 31, 2025 — State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) is thrilled to announce her appointment to serve as a member of the Energy and Natural Resources and Tourism House Committees for the 103rd Legislature. She is excited to get to work to advance environmental justice, drive responsible energy policy and make a difference for the people of Michigan.
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 Capitol Building in Lansing on Jan. 23, 2025. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 23, 2025 — Michigan House Republicans voted legislation out of the House that strips away minimum wage increases and worsens earned sick leave policies for millions of Michigan workers today. House Democrats introduced a combined 13 amendments to the package to keep increased wages and earned sick leave, improving the bills [...]
Myers Phillips Takes Office on First Day of 103rd Legislature
State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) ceremoniously swears into the 103rd Legislature in the Michigan State Capitol Building on Jan. 8, 2025, in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Jan. 9, 2025 — The Michigan House of Representatives met for the first session of the 103rd Legislature yesterday, marking the first day in office for four new Democratic members. As House Democrats took to the floor unified in their goal to continue building up Michigan’s communities, State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) [...]