MI Senate Dems

Happy birthday Leader Winnie Brinks!

Today we honor, we remember, and we dedicate ourselves to action rooted in responsibility. 💚🤍#spartanstrong

As we celebrate Black History Month here in Michigan, MI Senate Dems and the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus honor the pioneers who broke barriers and opened doors for future generations — generations now proudly carrying the torch through the halls of our Capitol.

Bipartisan crackdown on phones in classrooms is the beginning | Opinion Michigan’s new bipartisan law limits smartphone use in classrooms. Lawmakers must tackle online safety next.

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Phones down, focus up. Michigan just took a big step toward helping students stay focused by limiting classroom distractions. Our legislation signed this morning puts learning first and delivers a major win for kids and families across the state.

Cash aid for moms, babies launches in Detroit: Where it goes next In March, Rx Kids, the popular cash aid program is slated to grow across the rest of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Great news, Detroit! Enrollment is now open for Rx Kids—the nation’s first cash assistance program designed specifically for moms and babies. This proven, life‑changing program tackles poverty at its root and helps Michigan families thrive.

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Nine approved bills that didn't reach Michigan Gov. Whitmer's desk remain in limbo Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate over a year ago are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.

Michigan families are also being left in limbo while these bills passed by both chambers continue to collect dust on Matt Hall's desk. It’s time to move these bills to the Governor’s desk and focus on delivering results for Michiganders — not delaying progress to play political games.

That’s why we led the effort to repeal it, saving nearly 500,000 Michigan seniors $1,000 annually, helping them to enjoy a safe, secure, and happy retirement.

With tax season right around the corner, we are committed to keeping more money in your pocket and Michigan’s retirement tax robbed seniors of their promised retirement benefits for more than a decade.

Kids over Clicks survey

Parents, guardians, and advocates — share your story about navigating the fast‑changing world of social media and AI. Together, we can fight for a safer, healthier online world for our kids. 🔗🔗 senatedems.com/kids-over-cl...

Big Tech profits off our kids, with little regard for the dangers they face online.

Sen. Hertel Tackles Skyrocketing Utility Costs, Introduces Bill to Provide Michiganders Much-Needed Relief and Security Sen. Hertel Tackles Skyrocketing Utility Costs, Introduces Bill to Provide Michiganders Much-Needed Relief and Security

Every day, costs are getting higher and higher, from groceries to insurance to energy bills. On National Energy Assistance Day, Sen. Hertel and MI Senate Dems are tackling skyrocketing utility costs head on, delivering lower costs and much needed relief for Michigan families.

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Black history is American history. This Black History Month, we honor the brilliance, resilience, and countless contributions of Black Michiganders, Americans and leaders.

What’s happening in Minnesota and across the country is sickening. Masked agents, illegal arrests, reckless raids, and the killing of US citizens. The Trump administration’s tactics are terrorizing communities and making everyone less safe. They must be held accountable.
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Kids Over Clicks Big Tech profits from exploitative algorithms that prey on vulnerable users, particularly our kids – and it’s past time to hold them accountable

MI Senate Dems are standing up to protect our kids. Sign up to be a citizen co-sponsor, learn more about these policies, and help us hold Big Tech accountable:
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We’ve heard from parents across Michigan who are struggling to protect their kids online. From data‑mining to human‑like AI chatbots to addictive algorithms, Big Tech is raking in profits—while Michigan kids pay the price.

No one is above the law, especially those entrusted with enforcing it.

What’s playing out in Minnesota and across the country is un-American. Sen. Anthony and Senate Dems are demanding accountability from the Trump administration, whose actions aren’t just putting people in danger — they’re costing lives.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Internal Revenue Service If you’re a low- to moderate-income worker, find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and how much your credit is worth.

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🚨🚨Attention taxpayers! Last session, we secured one of the largest tax breaks in MI history, helping families save an average of $3,800 when combined with federal credits. When it comes to keeping more money in your pocket, we are making sure families get to keep more of what they earn.

Honoring the lives lost, the survivors, and the stories that must never be forgotten. On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senator Jeremy Moss and MI Senate Dems reaffirm our responsibility to remember our history in order to be responsible stewards of our future.

90% of parents believe that the addictive algorithms of social media are negatively affecting their kids - and it's time we do something about it. Senator Kevin Hertel and MI Senate Dems are taking action to keep our kids safe online and hold Big Tech accountable.

🔉🔉Hear from Alisha Meneely, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for Unspam, on how this legislation puts kids over clicks.

From endless scrolling to manipulative algorithms, MI Senate Dems are taking on predatory practices that drive social media addiction among our most vulnerable - our kids. 📲📲

🔊🔊 Tune in: Leader Winnie Brinks discusses our 2026 priorities, focused on lowering everyday costs like energy and child care, strengthening opportunity across Michigan, and making government more transparent and accountable to the people we serve.

🔉🔉Hear from Alexandra Stamm with the Michigan League for Public Policy on how this legislation puts kids over clicks.

Big tech companies know that children are incredibly vulnerable to exploitative algorithms, but continue to profit off of content designed to keep kids addicted to their screens. It's time to take action to keep kids safe online - and MI Senate Dems are stepping up to the plate.

'The addiction is real': Michigan leaders call for more social media protections for kids From TikTok, to Facebook, to Instagram, there is no shortage of access to social media.

Yesterday, MI Senate Dems introduced our Kids Over Clicks bill package - real policy that will protect our kids from dangerous and addictive algorithms, data mining, and other online threats while holding Big Tech accountable.

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Big Tech designs addiction for their profit, and our kids pay the price. Kids are increasingly exposed to unregulated AI chatbots, data mining, predatory content, and addictive algorithms. Sen. Camilleri and MI Senate Dems are taking action to keep our kids safe online and hold Big Tech accountable.

Kids Over Clicks Big Tech profits from exploitative algorithms that prey on vulnerable users, particularly our kids – and it’s past time to hold them accountable

While Big Tech rakes in record profits, more kids are exposed to addictive algorithms, harmful content, and predatory practices online. MI Senate Dems are stepping up to ensure our kids are protected from digital threats.

📲Learn more about the action we’re taking to protect our kids’ safety online: