Statement from state Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) on the passage of bills to combat sexual assau
LANSING — Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan package of bills aimed at combatting sexual assault in the state. Rep....
New bills would add legal protections for survivors of gender violence
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking would get more support under a package of five bills introduced in the state...
Michigan political culture has history of sexual harassment, now hopes for change
LANSING, MI - More than a decade ago, Deb Shaughnessy was a mom going through a divorce and working in the legislature. She was at a work...
Task Force Introduces Bills to Support Survivors of Gender Violence
Address gaps in state law for protection, prevention of gender violence LANSING — The Progressive Women’s Caucus’ Gender Violence Task...
Progressive Women’s Caucus to Address Domestic Violence Issues
Legislators working on policy during Domestic Violence Awareness Month LANSING — Throughout the month of October, members of the Michigan...
Female genital mutilation now a felony in Michigan
Female genital mutilation is now a felony in Michigan, and lawmakers are working to pass additional bills on the issue. Governor Rick...
Michigan lawmakers introduce legislation to reduce female genital mutilation in the state
House lawmakers in Lansing are currently working to halt female genital mutilation in Michigan by implementing a package of legislation...
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...
