Category: MDP

The proposal to create a nonpartisan Prescription Drug Affordability Board would tackle costs and hold bad actors accountable LANSING — Today, Michigan Democrats in the state Senate introduced legislation that will take on the sky-high prescription drug costs that are burdening families and draining the pockets of Michigan’s middle class. Democrats proposed a nonpartisan Prescription […]

With offensive messaging and out-of-staters hopping in the Senate race, chaos runs amok in the MIGOP LANSING — This week, Michigan Republicans got blasted in the media yet again for their outrageous insults of new parents, anyone caring for sick family members, and everyone in our state whose well-being would improve with a paid family leave […]

“Michigan’s Republican primary is shaping up to be one of the most contentious in the country” and “Donald Trump’s endorsement is tantalizingly up for grabs” LANSING – In case you missed it, in what’s shaping up to be an already contentious primary season, Republican Senate candidates are descending further into chaos vying for the endorsement of […]

LANSING — On the heels of Governor Whitmer’s “What’s Next” address, support for paid family leave has been overwhelmingly positive as Michiganders rally behind this popular and necessary policy. This reception makes it more clear than ever that the MI GOP’s outlandish messaging memo calling paid family leave “summer break for adults,” is not only offensive […]

LANSING — Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement on Mike Rogers’ entrance into the Senate Republican primary in Michigan:  “Michigan Republicans’ nasty primary will leave them with a badly damaged nominee who is out of touch with Michigan families and will struggle in the general election. MAGA Mike Rogers quit on Michigan […]

Dems look to fight for the future of climate, health care, and environmental policy in Michigan  LANSING— In case you missed it, after a historic start to the legislative session this year where Michigan Democrats passed groundbreaking wins for their constituents, Governor Whitmer delivered her “What’s Next” address yesterday, outlining where Democrats in Michigan plan […]

Continuous infighting – sometimes physical –  has forced disgraced, unpopular former Governor Snyder back on the scene to try (and fail) to piece together the fracturing party LANSING — In case you missed it, the New York Times released an extensive and detailed report this morning outlining the Michigan GOP’s continued fall from their once-unified position of power […]

In “What’s Next” speech, Dems look to deliver on health care, clean energy, and lowering costs LANSING — This morning in her highly anticipated “What’s Next” speech, Governor Whitmer laid out the Democratic policy agenda for the legislature this fall. After already delivering unprecedented results for Michiganders this year, Democrats are ready to get back […]

Republicans continue to prove how out of touch they are with Michiganders while Democrats plan for the future LANSING—This week, the GOP primary debate highlighted the extremism inside the Republican Party, with each candidate showing just how out of touch they are with the real needs of Americans by pushing conspiracy theories and culture wars […]

Democrats herald 1-year anniversary of President Biden’s investment in clean energy and the middle class here in Michigan LANSING— Along with the Michigan Democratic Party, Democratic leaders across the state celebrated the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in the year since President Biden signed it. On Wednesday, Representatives Dingell and Stevens joined Lieutenant Governor […]