LANSING — James Craig operated for the entirety of his 8-year stint as chief of Detroit Police Department without completing the process to become “a fully [Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards] certified law enforcement officer” – after pledging that he would in 2013. And as Cincinnati police chief, he similarly sidestepped Ohio’s mandatory process […]
In observance of Latina Equal Pay Day, a day to raise awareness of the pay inequality that affects Latinas and their families across the United States, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Iris Martinez released the following statement: “Latinas are a crucial force in our nation’s culture and economy. Yet, on average, […]
Today, FOX 25 reported on the incredible news that over one million Michigan families received extended Child Tax Credit payments in October totalling $453 million — all thanks to relief from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. This is the fourth payment this year to go out to Michigan families and has made a profound impact […]
Lansing – The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission asked for feedback on their proposed draft maps and on Wednesday they got it. There were hours of public comment during the Detroit public hearing about how the proposed maps need to be changed to comply with the Voting Rights Act and improve partisan fairness. MDP Chair […]
LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Whitmer signaled her intent to veto “the latest effort by legislative Republicans to create a school voucher system in Michigan.” Designed to circumvent a constitutional ban on using state resources to fund private education, a bill rapidly making its way through the state legislature would allow private donors to funnel money […]
LANSING — For the entirety of his 8-year stint as chief of Detroit Police Department, Republican James Craig operated without completing the process to become “a fully [Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards] certified law enforcement officer” – after pledging that he would in 2013. To help him compensate for the certification he found too […]
Today, Senate Republicans unanimously voted to filibuster the Freedom to Vote Act. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: “Today, Senate Republicans struck another blow to American democracy. They channeled the spirit of Senator Strom Thurmond and hearkened back to some of the Senate’s darkest days by filibustering a crucial voting rights bill. “The […]
This week, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled a nation-wide plan with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which Michiganders are most at-risk for encountering in their drinking water. Michigan Democrats, under the leadership of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have been leaders on this issue, and thanks to the Biden administration prioritizing […]
LANSING — While uncertified cop James Craig sidestepped multiple opportunities to be a fully licensed police officer over the final decade of his law enforcement career, he’s more than earned the title of Certified Anti-Choice Extremist. In September, Craig said he would do “whatever I can” to ensure that Michigan does not repeal a currently […]
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. Lansing, Mich — “Betsy DeVos just cannot keep her hands out of education. Even after failing miserably as the Secretary of Education under the previous administration, she is still holds the misguided belief that she, along with the GOP, knows what is best for […]