A huge win for Michigan families! Rx Kids is expanding across Wayne County, delivering real support for moms and babies and driving real impact statewide. This first-of-its-kind program tackles poverty at its root, taking a bottom-up approach to strengthen families and build a

As we near this holiday season, we can’t forget that over 1 million Michiganders do not have consistent access to food. In the richest country in the world at the richest point in its history, no one should be going hungry. This Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, MI Senate

Health care costs in Michigan are up nearly 20%. If enhanced ACA tax credits expire, premiums could almost double, forcing hundreds of thousands off coverage and overwhelming hospitals. Meanwhile, DC Republicans and the Trump administration are busy padding billionaire pockets

Health care costs are skyrocketing - already up 20% this year - and Trump's tariffs and Republicans' refusal to work with Democrats 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

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SNAP is more than just a lifeline for Michigan families - it is a key economic driver, investing in communities and ensuring that everyone can can put food on the table. For food assistance and resources: https://t.co/kBluLZmJO5

Today, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our veterans. Thank you for your service and for protecting the freedoms we hold dear. Bravery deserves backup, and MI Senate Dems delivered a budget that honors our veterans today and every day.

🚨 Open enrollment is here — but because Republicans have refused to work with Democrat at every turn to extend the ACA tax credits, Michiganders' premiums are set to skyrocket. Sen. Kevin Hertel and MI Senate Dems are sounding the alarm.

Sen. Kevin Hertel is sounding the alarm about the health care cliff families across Michigan are facing. If premiums double, or in some cases, triple, hundreds of thousands of Michiganders won’t be able to afford health insurance. Our leaders in Congress must act to protect

The Supreme Court has issued an emergency stay temporarily blocking issuance of November SNAP payments. MDHHS is required to pause benefits until the courts take further action to resume payments. Continue to visit https://t.co/9KyDM0xxSt for further updates.

🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration is fighting a court order to restore full SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. Instead of helping hungry families, they’re choosing to appeal - once again leaving the 1.4 million Michiganders who rely on food assistance in the

SNAP UPDATE: 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 congressional Republicans have still fallen short. The federal government

1.4 million Michiganders rely on SNAP to feed their families, and the interruption in benefits is forcing them to go to food pantries and soup kitchens to eat. The Trump Administration and Republicans in DC need to get contingency funding released into the hands of hungry

This year, Senate Democrats delivered a major victory for Michigan families: no state tax on tips, overtime pay, or Social Security income. That means thousands of dollars in savings—putting more money back where it belongs: in your pocket. 🔗

Big news for Michigan families! 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

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.

MI Sen Dems 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 to release contingency funding for food assistance but we refused to

BREAKING: 2 federal judges just ruled the Trump Administration MUST use contingency funds to continue providing SNAP benefits.

“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.”

State and charitable $$ can’t make up for the loss of food assistance caused by those in charge in DC, but the state Senate did our part, passing $71M in food aid to help address immediate need. It passed with strong bipartisan support. Time for the state house to step up.