MI Senate Dems
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Official page of the Michigan State Senate Democratic Caucus. Twenty members strong, we lead with a #MajorityForThePeople. #MILeg
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.
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.
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! 🍼
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.
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!
ICYMI: We didn’t just patch problems in our road funding plan — we laid the foundation for Michigan’s future with smart, sustainable investments and long-term solutions to ensure Michiganders get where they need to go.
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
ICYMI: We didn’t just patch problems in our road funding plan — we laid the foundation for Michigan’s future with smart, sustainable investments and long-term solutions to ensure Michiganders get where they need to go.
As states across the country grapple with federal cuts to health care, our budget - led by Senator Winnie Brinks - ensures that Michiganders can continue to access the care they need to thrive. This budget provides protection amid the chaos and security in a time of uncertainty.
October 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As states across the country grapple with federal cuts to health care, our budget - led by Senator Winnie Brinks - ensures that Michiganders can continue to access the care they need to thrive. This budget provides protection amid the chaos and security in a time of uncertainty.
Thanks to the leadership of Senator Darrin Camilleri and MI Senate Dems, this budget delivers for our students, teachers, and schools.
✅ Highest per-pupil funding ever
✅ Free school meals
✅ Smaller class sizes
✅ School safety and mental health funding
✅ Highest per-pupil funding ever
✅ Free school meals
✅ Smaller class sizes
✅ School safety and mental health funding
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to the leadership of Senator Darrin Camilleri and MI Senate Dems, this budget delivers for our students, teachers, and schools.
✅ Highest per-pupil funding ever
✅ Free school meals
✅ Smaller class sizes
✅ School safety and mental health funding
✅ Highest per-pupil funding ever
✅ Free school meals
✅ Smaller class sizes
✅ School safety and mental health funding
It's official! Today, the Governor signed our bipartisan budget. From fixing our roads, to protecting Michigan from disastrous federal cuts, protecting health care, and investing in our kids - we're setting a strong foundation that will serve Michiganders today and well into the future.
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It's official! Today, the Governor signed our bipartisan budget. From fixing our roads, to protecting Michigan from disastrous federal cuts, protecting health care, and investing in our kids - we're setting a strong foundation that will serve Michiganders today and well into the future.
This budget proves we can invest in essential services—healthcare, school meals, and infrastructure—while delivering a smart, balanced plan. It also shows that bipartisanship is possible when we come together around a shared goal - helping Michiganders thrive. Learn more today: senatedems.com/budget
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This budget proves we can invest in essential services—healthcare, school meals, and infrastructure—while delivering a smart, balanced plan. It also shows that bipartisanship is possible when we come together around a shared goal - helping Michiganders thrive. Learn more today: senatedems.com/budget
Every child deserves a strong start. On National Children's Health Day, we’re proud of our work to secure continued funding for Rx Kids — a first-of-its-kind cash assistance program that’s helping moms and babies across Michigan thrive.
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Every child deserves a strong start. On National Children's Health Day, we’re proud of our work to secure continued funding for Rx Kids — a first-of-its-kind cash assistance program that’s helping moms and babies across Michigan thrive.
During a time when the political divide feels wider than ever, Leader Winnie Brinks and the MI Senate Dems led a bipartisan effort to pass a budget that delivers on the things Michiganders care about - including healthcare, schools, roads, and more. Learn more here: senatedems.com/budget
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
During a time when the political divide feels wider than ever, Leader Winnie Brinks and the MI Senate Dems led a bipartisan effort to pass a budget that delivers on the things Michiganders care about - including healthcare, schools, roads, and more. Learn more here: senatedems.com/budget