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Senate Passes Another Piece of Hertel’s Agenda to Lower Healthcare Costs
Legislation would allow small businesses to create association health plans, lowering insurance costs for them and their employeesLANSING, Mich. (June 25, 2026) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed another critical component of Sen. Kevin Hertel’s (D-St. Clair Shores)...
Senate Passes Shink Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Middle-Income Michiganders
Senate Bill 278 builds upon Senate Democrats’ previous efforts to help every hardworking family find a place to call homeLANSING, MI (June 24, 2026) — Today, Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 278, legislation within their A Michigan You Can Afford agenda to lower...
Senate District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, The summer season is finally upon us! I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the sunshine and spend time taking advantage of all the fun summer activities our state offers. But even though summer break is here for our youngest Michiganders,...
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While some Washington politicians are fighting to make drastic cuts to healthcare coverage for millions of Americans, Michigan Senate Democrats are working to ensure everyone has access to quality care that doesn’t break the bank. We recently passed legislation to create a state-based health insurance exchange — giving Michiganders the flexibility to choose a healthcare plan that works best for their family. ... See MoreSee Less
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Far too many Michiganders are forced to choose between paying for their medications and the basics, like groceries or rent. That's why Michigan Senate Democrats passed bipartisan legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) — to protect consumers, increase transparency and accountability in the prescription drug industry, and lower consumer costs.
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