Snyder Failing in Stated Goal of Making Michigan a “Top 10 State”

LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party today launched a new website, MichiganDashboard.com, that demonstrates how Gov. Rick Snyder has failed in his quest to make Michigan a “top 10 state.” . . . → Read More: Snyder Failing in Stated Goal of Making Michigan a “Top 10 State”

Michigan Democratic Party Statement Celebrating February as Black History Month

LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party today released the following statement celebrating February as Black History Month. . . . → Read More: Michigan Democratic Party Statement Celebrating February as Black History Month

Schuette Spends Taxpayer Dollars to Defend Corporation, Deny Women Access to Health Care

LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is misusing taxpayer resources to help a corporation attack women’s access to health care by supporting a lawsuit brought by Domino’s Farms that would allow employers to deny their employees insurance coverage for critical health services like contraception. . . . → Read More: Schuette Spends Taxpayer Dollars to Defend Corporation, Deny Women Access to Health Care

Michigan Democratic Party Chair Brewer to Visit Northern Michigan and U.P.

LANSING — Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer will be in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula next week to meet with Democratic Party activists and plan for the upcoming election cycle, when Michigan voters will decide whether to give pink slips to Gov. Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. . . . → Read More: Michigan Democratic Party Chair Brewer to Visit Northern Michigan and U.P.

Michigan Democratic Party Statement on 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party today released the following statement on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe. v. Wade. . . . → Read More: Michigan Democratic Party Statement on 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

Gov. Rick Snyder’s Record Betrays Dr. King’s Legacy

LANSING — While Gov. Rick Snyder spoke at Oakland University’s Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration today honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., the governor’s record is nothing less than a betrayal of Dr. King’s legacy on democracy and workers’ rights. . . . → Read More: Gov. Rick Snyder’s Record Betrays Dr. King’s Legacy

Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party today released the following statement honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day. . . . → Read More: Michigan Democratic Party Statement on Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MDP Statement on Third Anniversary of Citizens United Ruling

LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party today released the following statement on the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a decision that will be three years old next Monday. . . . → Read More: MDP Statement on Third Anniversary of Citizens United Ruling

Snyder Admits He Has No Economic Data to Support “Right to Work” Policies

BRIGHTON — When questioned by the press today after a speech to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce in Livingston County, Gov. Rick Snyder admitted that he has no data to support the Michigan job creation claims touted by “right to work” advocates. . . . → Read More: Snyder Admits He Has No Economic Data to Support “Right to Work” Policies

Every Republican in Michigan’s Congressional Delegation Rejects Relief for Hurricane Sandy Victims

LANSING — By a 241-180 vote, the U.S. House last night approved a $50 billion aid package for Hurricane Sandy — but every single Michigan Republican rejected relief for victims of the October 2012 storm. . . . → Read More: Every Republican in Michigan’s Congressional Delegation Rejects Relief for Hurricane Sandy Victims