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Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein lays out policy plans for a Democratic trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hessenbein (D-Middleton) said legislative Democrats, who are seeking to win majorities for the first time in more than 15 years, are talking about their priorities for the next session including school funding and affordable housing.
Michigan Senate passes state Voting Rights Act as federal act loses teeth
Michigan Senate Democrats on Tuesday celebrated the passage of a state-focused Voting Rights Act, although the legislation now heads to the Republican-led House of Representatives, which is unlikely to rush the four-bill package to the governor’s desk.
Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has missed 10 Agriculture Committee hearings since 2024, while policies he supports contribute to a financial crisis among American farmers.
Proposal to establish paid family, medical leave for Pa. workers passes state Senate panel
Legislation to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program advanced in the state Senate after passing the chamber’s Labor & Industry Committee with bipartisan support.
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