Winter weather can throw a wrench in our lives, including our budgets. You shouldn't have to choose between putting food on the table & keeping your home warm. If you need assistance paying for utilities this winter, check out the available benefits below.

Trump & MI Republicans are focused on party politics & fueling their out of touch agenda. Michiganders want financial relief. House Dems will continue to focus on providing people with the breathing room they need because we believe in #PeopleOverPolitics.

Prices are rising across the board, but when it comes to electricity rates, folks across the country are feeling a jolt in their wallets. In MI, utilities have risen 11%. Dems will continue to work on providing the financial breathing room you deserve.

House Republicans continue to bend the knee, and thanks to their spinelessness, Trump's economy is hurting us all.

We're through the first year of Trump's second term, and the numbers don't lie. His failed policies and international schemes have left his approval ratings embarrassingly low. Americans know they deserve better.

And the data is in: #TrumpsTariffs are a tax that the average Michigander is forced to pay every day. We don't need Greenland; we need affordable health care and lower everyday prices.

One year in, families are being squeezed harder than ever. While Trump focuses on overseas ambitions and trade fights, people at home worry about rent, groceries and bills. Americans need a course-correction toward affordability after a year of tariffs and chaos.

One year into Trump’s second presidency, prices are higher, people are anxious and relief feels far off. Here in Michigan, House Democrats have your backs, fighting for policies that put more money in your pocket and bring real peace of mind.

Our manufactures are vital to the success of our economy. Why, then, do Republicans insist on tearing them down?

Justice requires action, not just words. This MLK Day, we honor Dr. King's legacy through community service and by standing up for equity and civil rights when they're under threat. Progress only happens when we show up for each other.

Through tariffs, inflation and expired health care credits, Republicans are making it more difficult for Michiganders to get by. The Rx Kids program is making it easier for families to succeed. When our kids are healthy, our communities thrive.

Michiganders deserve an economy that works for them. After nearly a year of Trump 2.0, families are still facing rising prices and broken promises. We're calling upon House Republicans to put real relief back at the center of our work in Lansing.

Actions speak louder than words, and while Republicans say they care about your health, the lack of real action from the Michigan House Republicans shows how they really feel.

Trump keeps talking about an “economic boom,” but when you look at the numbers, it just doesn’t add up. That’s why Michigan House Democrats are staying focused on what actually matters: passing policies that make a real, positive difference for people across our state.

Trump claimed big economic wins in Michigan, but facts show many costs, like groceries & rent, are still high, & inflation hasn't disappeared. While Republicans continue to ignore reality, Dems are focused on making real change to help everyday people thrive, not just survive.

I'm fighting to make healthcare more accessible. #MiLeg

Your grocery bill isn’t your imagination. Prices are climbing, and tariffs are a big reason why. From meat to produce, Michiganders are paying more — again. Who’s really picking up the tab?

Today is the deadline to sign up for health care through the marketplace, but the reality is that many Michiganders can't afford coverage thanks to the GOP letting the tax credits expire at a time when people need financial breathing room more than ever.

Jan. is #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth, an evil so obvious even the MI House Republicans want it to end. The House unanimously supporting a resolution to call attention to it is a step in support for survivors; hopefully they'll stop protecting pedophiles next.

Do we think they're living in the same reality as the rest of us?

Dear, Michiganders. Please refer to photo. Sincerely, Republicans.

Prices are up, Michiganders are living paycheck to paycheck and the squeeze is too tight to ignore. Instead of facing reality, Trump and Michigan Republicans are blatantly lying to keep up appearances. You deserve better.

You've spoken up, and so have we: #TrumpsTariffs and his lack of action to lower grocery and health care prices are hurting everyday people. Michiganders need financial breathing room, not harmful rhetoric and broken promises.

House Republicans clawed back your tax dollars, then turned around and are spending them suing to justify it. Cruel overreach wasn't enough — now they're wasting your money twice.

The average person is struggling to put food on the table, while Republicans remain out of touch. Between expired health care tax credits and broken promises to lower grocery prices, Trump has not delivered for Michiganders.

In the face of House Republicans' corrupt overreach schemes, Dems in Michigan are fighting to preserve investments in your communities and help everyone access the breathing room and stability they deserve.

Health care should be affordable for all. Since the ACA tax credits expired in 2025, costs have skyrocketed for folks already struggling to put food on the table & pay for medical care. Republicans don't understand, but Dems are fighting for you.

ICYMI: Michigan's Attorney General confirmed what communities across Michigan already knew — House Republicans can't just rip already promised funding away midstream. Government works best when the rules apply to everyone, and promises are kept.

We believe families should have the breathing room they deserve. Programs like Rx Kids provide parents with real, concrete financial support for the things that matter most, like diapers, rent and food. Putting people first can be life-changing.

Hate to break it to ya, Matt Hall, but party politics don't equal constitutional expertise. Maybe you should go back and hit the books. Michiganders want government accountability, not your trickery.

Rule of law and constitutions exist to protect people, not politics. We know House Republicans are upset that their corrupt power grab has been called unconstitutional, but accountability matters.

Today's released economic numbers are alarming. Slow job growth means fewer paychecks, less security & more uncertainty for MI families. Republican economic policies aren't working; in fact, they're making life more costly & jobs less stable for Michiganders. https://nbcnews.to/3LmlrMA

House Democrats are proud to see Rx Kids coming to communities around Michigan. Representative Amos O'Neal and trailblazer Dr. Mona Hannah have been working tirelessly to ensure families have the support they need!

Ope! Turns out you can't just yank $645 million because you feel like it. Michigan's Attorney General says House Republicans' clawbacks were unconstitutional. The constitution still applies, even when it's inconvenient.

This morning, Michigan Attorney General Nessel released an opinion stating that the House Republicans’ clawback of $645 million in funding is unconstitutional. The State Budget Office has been directed to resume providing funding to the grantees. (1/2)

I am happy to see the Attorney General confirm what many of us have been saying all along: the provision allowing one chamber to cancel these funds was unconstitutional. www.crainsdetroit.com/politics-pol...

Michigan families shouldn’t lose health coverage so the wealthiest can get tax breaks. Michigan House Democrats will continue working toward policies that protect care, reduce inequality and put working families first. https://bit.ly/45182jA

MI House Republican Clawback Development: @miattygen.bsky.social just announced the unprecedented clawback of already promised funding for local communities that Matt Hall & House Republicans stripped away last month is unconstitutional!

Last month, Republicans unilaterally cut $645 million for kids with cancer, firefighters & police, and moms & babies. Now that they see what a huge f-up that was, they're scrambling to get money back, but just for their own neighbors.

We're fighting for a future where health care can bring peace of mind, not sticker shock. Without action from Republicans in DC, families are being hit with higher monthly costs or forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying the bills.

Michigan families are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Michigan House Democrats are focused on real solutions to lower everyday expenses, raise wages and make our economy work for everyone. https://cnb.cx/4bkPxKP

BREAKING: Rx Kids is coming to Detroit! Welcoming a new baby shouldn't come with impossible choices. Providing families with real support is all about dignity, stability and the opportunities to thrive right from the start.

Republicans may be calling this year a success, but families across Michigan know that political games don’t lower costs or solve everyday problems. https://bit.ly/49xYBux

Michiganders are heading into the new year facing steeper medical costs and uncertain coverage. Your family shouldn’t have to choose between health care and putting food on the table. https://bbc.in/49lo894

When times are already tough, our state was shafted out of billions in funding that could have reduced energy costs and boosted local manufacturing, a setback that impacts household budgets and future job growth. https://bit.ly/49jwRIW

For many Michigan households, the cost of staying warm is competing with rent, groceries and other essentials. House Dems will continue fighting to lower costs for Michigan families and putting more money in your pocket. https://bit.ly/4pXsGJK

Car prices are expected to stay high in 2026, and #TrumpsTariffs are a big reason why. Higher costs on parts and materials mean higher prices at the lot. Michigan families shouldn't pay more just to get to work.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in their community. The Going PRO Talent Fund is about supporting not only our businesses, but also the hardworking people who power them.

Honoring and uplifting our veterans doesn’t require a holiday, but is a year round effort. Today I want to highlight a package of bills my colleagues and I introduced last month.

A new year means a fresh start, but as Dems, our values stay the same. We look out for our neighbors, stand up for equity and fight for hardworking families to have opportunities to succeed. Here's to building a Michigan where everyone can thrive in 2026. 🎊