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REMINDER: Trump Treated Unions Horribly and Failed Auto Workers

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As Trump tries to spin his record on unions and the auto industry, here’s your reminder that he was one of the most anti-union presidents in American history AND failed auto workers in the process — and now he’s campaigning on making things EVEN worse.  The UAW has said a second Trump term would be […]

ICYMI: DeSantis Backs Tuberville’s Blockade on Military Nominations and Promotions

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Key Point: “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis backed Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s months-long blockade on military nominations on Thursday, saying that the Pentagon’s abortion policy would “go out the window” if he wins the presidency… Military leaders and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have blasted Tuberville, saying that the hold harms national security and military […]

LOCAL NEWS: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Student Debt Relief

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Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced that more than 800,000 student loan borrowers across the country will see $39 billion of their loans forgiven. Even as MAGA Republicans try to block relief, President Biden and Vice President Harris have maintained their unwavering commitment to providing a pathway to the middle class through education. Thanks to […]

 Michigan Dems Celebrate Historic Education Budget and Slam Republican Opposition

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Democrats led the passage of landmark public education budget, in sharp contrast to Republicans who opposed supporting schools across Michigan LANSING — With Governor Whitmer’s signature, the landmark education budget will devote historic resources to schools and students across Michigan. This funding will invest in teacher retention, provide free school meals for all K-12 public […]

Gov Whitmer Signs Healthy Michigan Bill Package to Lower Costs and Protect Health Care Access

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The bipartisan bill package tackles high health care costs without sacrificing access to quality care for over one million Michiganders LANSING — Today, Governor Whitmer announced that she signed the Healthy Michigan Act into law to improve health care coverage and lower costs for Michiganders. Democrats are committed to lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Michiganders […]

MDP Chair Reacts to AG Nessel Charging Michigan’s 16 Fake Trump Electors

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LANSING — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced multiple felony charges against 16 Republicans who were involved with the Trump campaign’s fake elector scheme that sought to overturn the results of Michigan’s 2020 presidential election. These electors will be charged with eight felony counts. Those charged include former Michigan Republican Party Co-Chairwoman Meshawn Maddock and […]

Michigan Democrats Celebrate the Signing of Voting Access & Rights Bill Package

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Prop 2 will protect our elections from Republican MAGA extremism LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a crucial voting access & rights package known as Proposition 2, which was overwhelmingly passed by ballot initiative last November. These new laws ensure the voices of all Michiganders are heard while maintaining the sanctity and security of […]

ICYMI: What They’re Saying: Michigan Republicans Are Broke

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LANSING — A Detroit News story that broke over the weekend confirms what we already knew: Republican MAGA extremism is deeply out of touch with Michiganders, and now, the Michigan GOP has less than $100,000 in their accounts.  At a crucial juncture in the fundraising cycle, the radical Michigan Republican Party is clearly alienating donors […]