Penelope
Diamond Member
- Jul 15, 2014
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- The wins in Michigan signaled the lack of a Red Wave across the country.
- State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) is poised to become the next House speaker, while state Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) is expected to be the next Senate leader — the first woman in state history who would serve in the role.
- And with Democrats leading budget negotiations, re-elected Gov. Whitmer's 2023 state budget recommendation will likely be even larger than this year's historic total.
- The party also maintained its majority on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Michigan Democrats will control Legislature for first time in decades
After flipping the Legislature, the party can now pass laws without bipartisan support.
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I'm sure they will do good things for MI.