Michigan Senate Democrats

05/31/2026

Voting rights are under attack from Washington DC, and Michigan's leaders aren't standing by.

We've introduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act to prevent voter suppression, strengthen election security, and protect voter access for communities across the state. Here’s how it will make a difference:

Four bills pending in the Michigan Senate would create the Michigan Voting Rights Act.

05/30/2026

Almost 70% of Americans are struggling to make ends meet while the super wealthy continue to line their pockets. People need an economy that works for them, not for Wall Street, and that's what we're working around the clock to deliver here in Michigan.

U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels.

05/29/2026

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks stopped by WJR this week to talk budget and what House Republicans’ cuts could mean for Michigan families.

05/29/2026

Big corporations shouldn’t get to rig the system. We’re banning price gouging, stopping sneaky contracts, and cracking down on AI pricing scams — because Michigan families deserve fairness and accountability.

05/29/2026

For many families, mobile homes are one of the most affordable paths to homeownership.

Senator John Cherry is leading the fight to give residents more notice, more options, and a fair chance to stay in their homes.

The policies would be the first significant mobile home updates in nearly 40 years.

05/29/2026

Families are dealing with higher costs for the basics.
We passed a budget that keeps kids fed, puts money back in people’s pockets, and supports working families so they can get ahead again.

05/29/2026

Rising costs and funding uncertainty are impacting classrooms across Michigan.

Senate Democrats passed an education budget that invests in students, supports teachers, and builds long-term stability.

https://senatedems.com/budget/

05/28/2026

Ever notice prices changing depending on who you are, where you live, or even what device you use? That’s surveillance pricing using your private data to jack up your costs and we’ve introduced legislation to ban it.

05/28/2026

As federal voting rights protections get slashed, states are becoming the front line for protecting access to the ballot. Senate Dems are leading the way with a state-level Voting Rights Act to strengthen protections and keep elections fair and accessible.

Here’s what that means for voters across the state.

Michigan Democrats have for the past several years warned that the conservative majority on the Michigan Supreme Court could and eventually would dismantle key provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.

05/27/2026

We passed a budget focused on lowering costs, protecting key programs, and investing in what works.
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