Gender imbalance in Michigan Legislature persists
LANSING — There are 148 members of the Legislature. Just 34 are women. Only one is in a leadership position. “You’re not getting kind of...
Michigan House sheds light on inner workings -- and state Senate should follow
Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, represents the 52nd Michigan House District, which encompasses western Washtenaw County, including...
New House legislation could provide tax relief for Michigan’s working families
Bills introduced by Reps. Tom Cochran (D-Mason) and Kristy Pagan (D-Canton) last week, with supporting sponsorship from Rep. Yousef Rabhi...
Female panelists answer questions about women's health care in Michigan, the U.S.
Thursday night, FemDems, a subcommittee of the University of Michigan’s chapter of College Democrats, held a panel discussion about...
Democrats announce legislation to ensure paid sick leave for Michigan workers
In a joint press conference between Democratic members of the state Senate and House last week discussed new legislation that would...
Anti-Recidivism Bill Clears House, Will Soon Reach Governor
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday aimed at keeping the more than 100,000 criminals under state...
Lasinski Introduces International Women’s Day Resolution
Legislation celebrates global accomplishments, contributions of women LANSING — State Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) introduced...
Michigan lawmakers bellyflop outside Capitol for a cause
State Rep. Leslie Love, D - Detroit, center, reacts after participating in the sixth annual Legislative Polar Plunge benefiting Special...
House Dems call for the resignation of the head of Betsy Devos's anti-public education group ove
Two Michigan House Democrats are calling for the resignation of Gary Naeyaert, the head of Betsy DeVos’s anti-public education group...
Progressive Women’s Caucus Supports Paid Sick Leave Legislation
House, Senate bills protect families and the public The Progressive Women’s Caucus (PWC) stands behind an effort to require paid sick...
