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Official page of the Michigan State Senate Democratic Caucus. Twenty members strong, we lead with a #MajorityForThePeople. #MILeg
Health care costs are skyrocketing - already up 20% this year - and DC Republicans' refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits are going to make the crisis even worse. People simply can't afford to pay hundreds and hundreds more a month in premiums.
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Five reasons health insurance rates are rising so much in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
From increasing hospital costs, insurance provider consolidation and inflationary pressures, the answer is as complex as the health care system itself.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Health care costs are skyrocketing - already up 20% this year - and DC Republicans' refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits are going to make the crisis even worse. People simply can't afford to pay hundreds and hundreds more a month in premiums.
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Starting Nov. 8, Michigan families will receive partial SNAP benefits—about half the usual amount—due to limited federal contingency funding. While this will help Michigan families, Trump and DC Republicans have still fallen short. The federal government must act NOW to secure full SNAP benefits.
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Starting Nov. 8, Michigan families will receive partial SNAP benefits—about half the usual amount—due to limited federal contingency funding. While this will help Michigan families, Trump and DC Republicans have still fallen short. The federal government must act NOW to secure full SNAP benefits.
With support from leaders like Sen. Jeff Irwin, RxKids is expanding to Ypsilanti — ensuring moms and babies get the resources they need from day one. And thanks to this year’s state budget investment, RxKids can keep growing statewide, delivering essential support to families across Michigan.
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
With support from leaders like Sen. Jeff Irwin, RxKids is expanding to Ypsilanti — ensuring moms and babies get the resources they need from day one. And thanks to this year’s state budget investment, RxKids can keep growing statewide, delivering essential support to families across Michigan.
Last week, we honored Michigan’s first responders—those who risk their lives to keep us safe. MI Senate Democrats are fighting for the issues that matter to them: fair workloads, respect for their service, and policies that ensure they make it home safely.
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Last week, we honored Michigan’s first responders—those who risk their lives to keep us safe. MI Senate Democrats are fighting for the issues that matter to them: fair workloads, respect for their service, and policies that ensure they make it home safely.
We voted yesterday to help provide emergency funding for SNAP benefits, which the Trump Administration will cut off for millions of Michiganders starting Nov. 1st. Congress and the White House must act but we refused to just sit by and wait for them to step up.
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Michigan Senate advances stopgap funding for SNAP as federal funding cliff nears • Michigan Advance
Members of the Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to advance a supplemental funding bill providing $71 million in state funds to support food assistance with federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrit...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We voted yesterday to help provide emergency funding for SNAP benefits, which the Trump Administration will cut off for millions of Michiganders starting Nov. 1st. Congress and the White House must act but we refused to just sit by and wait for them to step up.
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“The Michigan House speaker signaled he will be blocking the Senate’s $71 million plan to help feed families amid a pause in federal food assistance.”
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Michigan House speaker rejects Senate’s $71M food aid bill ahead of SNAP pause
House Speaker Matt Hall called the Senate plan "fake" and "political" while touting his work with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to provide $4.5 million to food banks in the state.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“The Michigan House speaker signaled he will be blocking the Senate’s $71 million plan to help feed families amid a pause in federal food assistance.”
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Yesterday, the MI Senate Dems continued our fight to protect food access for 1.4 million Michiganders, passing legislation to provide $71 million to continue SNAP benefits beyond Nov. 1 and support food banks, pantries, and other organizations. Learn more: senatedems.com/blog/2025/10...
Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Yesterday, the MI Senate Dems continued our fight to protect food access for 1.4 million Michiganders, passing legislation to provide $71 million to continue SNAP benefits beyond Nov. 1 and support food banks, pantries, and other organizations. Learn more: senatedems.com/blog/2025/10...
WATCH: Hunger isn’t a partisan issue and never should be. Sen. Sue Shink sends a clear message on the Senate floor: the federal government must do its job and fully fund SNAP now before millions of families suffer.
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
WATCH: Hunger isn’t a partisan issue and never should be. Sen. Sue Shink sends a clear message on the Senate floor: the federal government must do its job and fully fund SNAP now before millions of families suffer.
WATCH: Sen. Mallory McMorrow calls out DC Republicans for choosing to weaponize food for families that need it in order to score political points. It's time to put an end to the chaos and deliver the basic needs Michiganders and families across the country need to survive.
October 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
WATCH: Sen. Mallory McMorrow calls out DC Republicans for choosing to weaponize food for families that need it in order to score political points. It's time to put an end to the chaos and deliver the basic needs Michiganders and families across the country need to survive.
WATCH: On the Senate floor, Sen. Sean McCann urges leaders in DC to do the job they were elected to do - fully fund the food assistance programs millions rely on to eat and protect people from devastating surges in their health care costs, because we can and must do both.
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
WATCH: On the Senate floor, Sen. Sean McCann urges leaders in DC to do the job they were elected to do - fully fund the food assistance programs millions rely on to eat and protect people from devastating surges in their health care costs, because we can and must do both.
WATCH: Sen. Jeff Irwin slams DC Republicans for refusing to fund food assistance for hungry families while lining the pockets of billionaires and foreign leaders. It's time for the federal government to step up and and protect the 1.4 million Michiganders who rely on SNAP benefits to eat.
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
WATCH: Sen. Jeff Irwin slams DC Republicans for refusing to fund food assistance for hungry families while lining the pockets of billionaires and foreign leaders. It's time for the federal government to step up and and protect the 1.4 million Michiganders who rely on SNAP benefits to eat.
WATCH NOW: Sen. Rosemary Bayer and MI Senate Dems passed a resolution calling on Congress and the Trump Administration to stop politicizing basic human needs, to fully fund SNAP for families here in Michigan and nationwide now.
October 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WATCH NOW: Sen. Rosemary Bayer and MI Senate Dems passed a resolution calling on Congress and the Trump Administration to stop politicizing basic human needs, to fully fund SNAP for families here in Michigan and nationwide now.
WATCH: Sen. Darrin Camilleri calls out Congress and the President for failing the 1.4 million Michiganders who rely on food assistance to feed their families. Today, MI Senate Dems passed a resolution urging Republicans in DC to fully fund SNAP before millions go hungry in just a matter of days.
October 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
WATCH: Sen. Darrin Camilleri calls out Congress and the President for failing the 1.4 million Michiganders who rely on food assistance to feed their families. Today, MI Senate Dems passed a resolution urging Republicans in DC to fully fund SNAP before millions go hungry in just a matter of days.
Today, we voted on a resolution urging Congressional Republicans and the President to protect SNAP funding — because no one should go hungry in America. Every single Republican voted against it.
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Today, we voted on a resolution urging Congressional Republicans and the President to protect SNAP funding — because no one should go hungry in America. Every single Republican voted against it.
Today, Leader Winnie Brinks called on Congressional Republicans and the President to fund SNAP in full before 1.4 million Michiganders have the benefits they depend on to eat cut off by the Trump Administration.
October 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today, Leader Winnie Brinks called on Congressional Republicans and the President to fund SNAP in full before 1.4 million Michiganders have the benefits they depend on to eat cut off by the Trump Administration.
Happy First Responders Day, Michigan! Bravery deserves backup — and this year’s budget delivers. We made critical investments in the equipment, training, and resources our first responders need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Happy First Responders Day, Michigan! Bravery deserves backup — and this year’s budget delivers. We made critical investments in the equipment, training, and resources our first responders need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
BREAKING: The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Speaker Matt Hall’s attempt to block nine bipartisan bills from the governor has failed. This ruling is clear: no one, especially no politician, is above the Constitution.
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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Celebrates Decisive Victory in “Hall Holdup” Lawsuit
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October 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BREAKING: The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. Speaker Matt Hall’s attempt to block nine bipartisan bills from the governor has failed. This ruling is clear: no one, especially no politician, is above the Constitution.
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As we wrap up Celebrate Babies Week, we’re excited to celebrate Rx Kids—a life-changing program helping moms and babies across the state thrive! 🍼
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As we wrap up Celebrate Babies Week, we’re excited to celebrate Rx Kids—a life-changing program helping moms and babies across the state thrive! 🍼
On National Food Day, we’re reminded how vital food security is — and how fragile it can be. MDHHS reports that the USDA has directed Michigan to halt SNAP benefits in November because of the federal shutdown. For 1.4 million Michiganders, this is devastating news. Learn more:
Food assistance to ‘pause’ for 1.4M in Michigan due to federal shutdown - Bridge Michigan
Michigan health officials: SNAP food assistance benefits for 1.4 million will "temporarily pause" in November if federal government shutdown continues. Program for mothers with infant children also at...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On National Food Day, we’re reminded how vital food security is — and how fragile it can be. MDHHS reports that the USDA has directed Michigan to halt SNAP benefits in November because of the federal shutdown. For 1.4 million Michiganders, this is devastating news. Learn more:
ICYMI: Yesterday, the Senate Health Policy Committee heard from Michiganders on what losing the ACA premium tax credit would mean for our state. The effects would be devastating - sending insurance premiums through the roof, making healthcare access more expensive and less accessible for everyone.
October 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday, the Senate Health Policy Committee heard from Michiganders on what losing the ACA premium tax credit would mean for our state. The effects would be devastating - sending insurance premiums through the roof, making healthcare access more expensive and less accessible for everyone.
Michigan is taking action with our Health and Human Services budget to deliver certainty in a time of chaos — investing in Medicaid access, child welfare programs, and more essential services to ensure families across the state have what they need to live and thrive in our state.
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Michigan is taking action with our Health and Human Services budget to deliver certainty in a time of chaos — investing in Medicaid access, child welfare programs, and more essential services to ensure families across the state have what they need to live and thrive in our state.
Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders depend on ACA tax credits to keep health insurance affordable. Washington Republicans’ inaction threatens to skyrocket already high insurance premiums for families — forcing people to delay care, take on medical debt, and more. bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
Affordable Care Act subsidies and US shutdown: What's at stake in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are divided on a government spending plan, while a decision to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits remains in limbo. Here’s what that me...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders depend on ACA tax credits to keep health insurance affordable. Washington Republicans’ inaction threatens to skyrocket already high insurance premiums for families — forcing people to delay care, take on medical debt, and more. bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
As we kick off Health Care Quality Week, Leader Winnie Brinks and the MI Senate Dems remain committed to ensuring Michiganders can access the care they need, when they need it — even in the face of uncertainty and unprecedented attacks by Republicans in Washington.
October 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
As we kick off Health Care Quality Week, Leader Winnie Brinks and the MI Senate Dems remain committed to ensuring Michiganders can access the care they need, when they need it — even in the face of uncertainty and unprecedented attacks by Republicans in Washington.
✨ Happy Diwali! This season reminds us that even the smallest light can dispel darkness, and hope will always rise above fear. Wishing you joy and peace this Diwali! ✨
October 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
✨ Happy Diwali! This season reminds us that even the smallest light can dispel darkness, and hope will always rise above fear. Wishing you joy and peace this Diwali! ✨
As Free School Lunch Week wraps up, we’re proud to continue investing in free school meals—because when kids are nourished, they can thrive in and out of the classroom. See what people are saying about this critical investment in Michigan's future!
October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As Free School Lunch Week wraps up, we’re proud to continue investing in free school meals—because when kids are nourished, they can thrive in and out of the classroom. See what people are saying about this critical investment in Michigan's future!