Dear Friend,
As your state senator, I’m proud to represent you and over 250,000 people across Kalamazoo County in our state legislature. Over the past year, I’ve fought hard for state and federal COVID-19 relief for our district, to protect our drinking water and natural resources, and for our fundamental rights as Americans, including the freedom to vote.
It’s my job to serve you and our community. Like you, I want our state government to work for everyone — but that means we need your input and participation. That’s why I’ve included information in this newsletter about how to contact and visit
my district office, how to follow the Legislature and tour the Capitol, and — most importantly — how you can tell me about what matters to you so I can better represent you in Lansing. Your response will help me understand how we can make Michigan a better place for all of us.
You can reach me through email at SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov, by phone at (517) 373-5100, or toll-free at (855) 347-8020. I would love to hear from you!
Sean McCann
State Senator
District 20
Website: SenSeanMcCann.com
Toll-free: (855) 347-8020
Contact me!
Website: SenSeanMcCann.com
Email: SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov Phone: (517) 373-5100 | Toll-free: (855) 347-8020 My in-district office is located in Kalamazoo County to serve you! Office staff can help you navigate state government, connect you to state departments and communicate your ideas and scheduling requests to me. Call (269) 381-7158 to make an appointment or visit 3240 S. West edge Ave., Kalamazoo.
Michigan Departments
There are 17 major departments along with the Executive Office in the state Executive Branch.
Governor’s Office ……………………………………(517) 373-3400
Lieutenant Governor’s Office…………………….(517) 373-6800
Department of:
Agriculture and Rural Development ……….(800) 292-3939
Attorney General…………………………………(517) 335-7622
Civil Rights ………………………………………..(800) 482-3604
Corrections………………………………………..(517) 335-1426
Education ………………………………………….(833) 633-5788
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy……(800) 662-9278
Health and Human Services………………….(517) 241-3740
Insurance and Financial Services…………..(877) 999-6442
Labor and Economic Opportunity …………..(517) 241-6712
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs……………(517) 335-9700
Military and Veterans Affairs …………………(517) 481-8001
Natural Resources ………………………………(517) 284-6367
State ………………………………………………..(888) 767-6424
State Police ……………………………………….(517) 332-2521
Technology, Management and Budget…….(517) 241-5545
Transportation ……………………………………(517) 241-2400
Treasury ……………………………………………(517) 335-7508
Tour the Capitol
If you are visiting Lansing, stop into the State Capitol to enjoy a tour, observe the Legislature and participate in the legislative process, or simply admire the hand-painted decorative artwork and history throughout the building.
Tours for groups of 10 or more can be booked through the Capitol Tour Service office. If any members of your group are persons with disabilities, advise the Capitol Tour Service office at the time you book the tour. Please contact the Capitol Tour Service office at (517) 373-2353 to schedule a tour group.
Virtual tours of the Capitol are also available from the comfort of home. Learn more online at capitol.michigan.gov/tours.
If you are visiting from Kalamazoo County, please contact my office at (517) 373-5100 or sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov to let me know! If my schedule allows, I always enjoy meeting with Kalamazoo County residents and learning about what brings you to Lansing.
Request a Tribute
It is my pleasure to produce official legislative tributes honoring Kalamazoo County residents for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and special accomplishments. If you would like to request a tribute from state officials for an individual or organization deserving of recognition, please contact me and we would be glad to assist.
You can call my office at (517) 373-5100 or email a description of the desired tribute to sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov. We will need to know:
- Requester’s name and contact information
- Recipient’s name and contact information
- Desired completion date
- If formal presentation is requested, relevant event details
- A detailed description of why this person or organization is deserving of recognition
TRACKING BILLS 101
Before something becomes a law, it must be written down as a bill. Every two years, or one legislative session, there are thousands of bills introduced — hundreds of which will be signed into law by the governor.
Visit the Michigan Legislature website at legislature.mi.gov for all the latest information about the status of bills. A free service of the Legislative Service Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the Library of Michigan, this website features a robust search function for legislation introduced and passed.
Whether it’s by number, sponsor, committee or content, you can find detailed bill information on the MILEG website, along with session calendars, journals, House and Senate audio and video feeds, the most recent bill activity and daily introductions of bills, as well as what bills have been passed and enrolled.
If there’s a certain bill that you’d like to track, you can register on the site for free, create your own “watch” list of legislation and request an email notification be sent to you when a bill status changes.