UrbanGRJan 20, 2025
Wondering how we got here? Well, “2024 will be chronicled as one of the least productive legislative sessions in history,” #Michigan. And “Governor Whitmer thanks our colleagues in the legislature for their efforts on behalf of ..." Yeah. The Democratic Party cannot lead, they do not even know what leadership is. #MichiganDemocrats #MIDemocrats
The last two years of Democratic Trifecta? Simple, “They didn’t show up.” -- Lisa McGraw (MPA).
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/01/18/gretchen-whitmers-chance-for-wide-ranging-legacy-derailed-by-botched-legislative-session/
Gretchen Whitmer’s chance for wide-ranging legacy derailed by botched legislative session • Michigan Advance

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The door is closing on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s chance to fulfill many of her campaign promises after Democrats couldn’t coalesce around a legislative agenda […]

Michigan Advance
Adam WilliamsJan 9, 2025
That sacred "rule of law" thing? Eh, maybe a good scolding is sufficient.
"""Nessel in December expressed her dissatisfaction as votes were halted, calling their willful absence “literally criminal.” But during the roundtable, she said she will not take action against them.""" #Michigan #USPolitics #MichiganDemocrats
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/01/09/nessel-says-she-wont-charge-michigan-lawmakers-who-boycotted-last-days-of-the-2024-session/
Nessel says she won’t charge Michigan lawmakers who boycotted last days of the 2024 session • Michigan Advance

As Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discussed the accomplishments of her office in 2024 with reporters, offering status reports on large cases, her two-hour discussion Monday was bookmarked by condemnation of state lawmakers who boycotted the final days of the 2024 legislative session. All 54 state House Republicans left mid-session in December and did not […]

Michigan Advance
UrbanGRJun 17, 2024
Yet another issue on which the Democratic Trifecta in Michigan has failed to deliver on: fixing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.'s auto insurance reform which (1) left people without coverage and (2) did not lowering the cost of auto-insurance. This legislation also (3) left pedestrians and cyclists injured by automobiles to twist in the wind: under Whitmer's reforms they need insure themselves against being hit by cars. #Michigan #VisionZero #MichiganDemocrats
https://michiganadvance.com/2024/06/13/car-wreck-survivors-and-loved-ones-demand-house-lawmakers-take-up-no-fault-auto-insurance-reform/
Car wreck survivors and loved ones demand House lawmakers take up no-fault auto insurance reform • Michigan Advance

Updated on Thursday, June 13 at 12:30 p.m.   Auto crash survivors were joined by their friends, families and auto insurance reform advocates on Wednesday on the Michigan State Capitol lawn. They laid in the grass with lilies, sang “Yesterday” by The Beatles, chanted, raised signs and ate lunch together.  “Tate, Tate, we can’t wait,” […]

Michigan Advance
UrbanGRFeb 5, 2024
The Whitmer administration wants $19 MILLION in public funds to clean-up a former General Motors facility [under the guise of economic development]. General Motors is an existing and profitable corporation operating in the state of Michigan. Why can't they pay for it? #Michigan #MichiganDemocrats
https://www.bridgemi.com/business-watch/michigan-spend-19m-last-piece-redevelop-ex-gm-plant-lansing
Michigan to spend $19M for ‘last piece’ to redevelop ex-GM plant in Lansing | Bridge Michigan

State officials hope Lansing is ripe for new EV manufacturing investment. But more public money is needed to clean the site abandoned during GM’s bankruptcy.

MJ MuseApr 21, 2023

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/24/michigan-right-to-work-prevailing-wage-law-gretchen-whitmer/70042340007/ Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Just over half of states have right-to-work laws in place. With the stroke of her pen, Whitmer made Michigan the first state in nearly 60 years to abandon the policy opposed by labor advocates #Whitmer #UnionJobs #MichiganDemocrats #RightToWorkLaws #VoteBlueToSaveDemocracy

Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

The Democratic bills passed along party-line votes and reverse labor policies championed by Republicans.

Detroit Free Press
jojessApr 8, 2023

Watching #MichiganDemocrats  deadass bicker with each-other on facebook over ... *checks notes* ... trans people, I guess.  

This person was a sitting state representative for two full terms. Good to see her lose influence over this shit.   

#MichiganDemocrats #Transphobia

Alfredo MontanezMar 9, 2023
The Michigan state legislature is moving at light speed in getting things done for Michiganders they not even letting the GOP waste time on pointless amendments while our state legislature is moving us backwards #michigandemocrats #florida2022isgermany1930s
Show threadAndrew CollinsJan 25, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her fifth State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/state-of-the-state

@michigandemocrats #Michigan #Democrats #MichiganDemocrats #MIpol #USpol

State of the State

Andrew CollinsJan 25, 2023

Watching tonight's State of the State of Michigan at a virtual watch party with Michigan League of Conservation Voters: https://mobilize.us/michiganlcv/event/547021

Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: How to watch and what to expect https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/gretchen-whitmer-state-state-how-watch-and-what-expect

@michigandemocrats #Michigan #Democrats #MichiganDemocrats #MIpol #USpol

Michigan LCV's State of the State Watch Party! · Michigan LCV

Join Michigan LCV's virtual State of the State watch party on January 25th at 6:30PM! We will gather on zoom before the event starts with conversation around the Governor's speech, celebrate the environmental majorities in all chambers and the work we can accomplish this year, and play bingo! We are excited to connect with you and reflect on last year's work in Michigan.

Mobilize
Andrew CollinsJan 14, 2023

On this day in 1977: Gov. Milliken signs the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
https://michiganadvance.com/blog/on-this-day-in-1977-gov-milliken-signs-the-elliott-larsen-civil-rights-act

"State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and state Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) have introduced legislation this month that will codify into law protections for the LGBTQ+ community against discrimination and enshrine them in the act."

https://michiganadvance.com/2023/01/11/new-democratic-majority-kicks-off-session-with-bills-axing-right-to-work-1931-abortion-ban

@michigandemocrats #Michigan #Democrats #MichiganDemocrats #MIpol #USpol