LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved MI Safe Drive, a plan that would dedicate $1.3 billion in federal funding to fix local bridges in severe condition throughout the
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved the Unlock Michigan citizen-led petition to repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor Act. The vote came two days after
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Wednesday approved a $17 billion fiscal year 2022 School Aid Budget, which includes a per pupil increase of between $171 and $589, said Senate
The Senate Elections Committee recently approved three bills to strengthen voter ID requirements. There is bipartisan support for requiring voters to use ID to vote. Michigan voters want reassurance that
On Thursday, the Michigan Senate approved legislation to extend the expiration date of Michigan driver’s licenses and personal identification cards and waive COVID-19 related fines. It’s unfair for Michiganders to
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Tuesday that she is adding more appointment slots for branch offices, including more next day appointments and prioritizing people who need disability placards.
Last week, the governor vetoed, for the second time, a broadband bill that gives people in rural areas access to high-speed broadband. She’s more concerned about subsidizing the costs for
I recently voted in support of the Senate fiscal year 2022 budget plan that meets the pressing issues facing the state of Michigan, continues to provide critical services and makes
Michigan is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. At this critical stage, as more and more people are vaccinated and are returning to in-person work, the last thing we need is
LANSING, Mich. — State Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers on Thursday encouraged residents to make their voices heard regarding the governor’s restrictive Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace
Bills pass with unanimous support ahead of Preakness Stakes LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate Agriculture Committee Thursday voted unanimously to approve a four-bill package aimed at bringing back a
Last week, legislation was introduced to provide relief by cutting taxes for owners of small to medium-sized businesses and keeping Michigan’s business tax rate competitive with other states. In a
The state Senate approved legislation aimed at expanding broadband access after similar legislation was vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Senate Bill 46 would promote investment in broadband equipment with the
Bipartisan bills to bring additional funding for horse racing, industry LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee Thursday on a four-bill package
Related to Senate Bill 27 is legislation I co-sponsored last month that would fund a special investigator to look into the Whitmer administration’s COVID-19 nursing home policies. Senate Bill 338
The Senate has approved a supplemental budget bill to provide funding to investigate the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer administration’s failed policy of putting people who had COVID-19 into the state’s nursing
Senate Republicans have introduced a comprehensive plan to begin helping the state’s K-12 education system recover from a year of academic losses brought on by COVID-19. The plan provides tools
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers co-sponsored a bill Thursday to provide income tax relief for seniors. Senate Bill 359 would amend Michigan’s pension tax deduction to
‘Our attorney general is putting politics before people’ LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers issued the following statement Friday after he and several of his Senate colleagues
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers introduced legislation Wednesday to help safeguard secure elections in the state and give every voter confidence in the results. Lauwers’ measure