Senator McCann Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Funding for Local Kalamazoo County Projects
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Today, Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, set to begin on Oct. 1:“I am excited that my Senate colleagues and I have...
Senator McCann to Host Coffee Hour at The Mill in Vicksburg
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (July 19, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann invites members of the community to join him at The Mill at Vicksburg, located at 300 W. Hwy St. in Vicksburg, for an in-person coffee hour this Thursday morning at 10 AM.This event is...
Legislators Push for Road Safety, Penalties for Injury or Death
LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2021) — Sens. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan), along with Reps. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Bronna Kahle (R-Adrian), introduced bipartisan legislation this week...
Sen. McCann on Record Funding for K-12 Schools
LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has issued the following statement regarding today’s passage of the state’s K-12 budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2021-22:“I was proud to cast a ‘yes’ vote today on behalf...
McCann Introduces Guidelines for Owners of Dangerous Dogs
LANSING, Mich. (June 2, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann today reintroduced bills to provide guidelines for dangerous dog owners and protect those who encounter dangerous dogs.Senate Bills 510 and 511 focus on specific dog behaviors, not breeds,...
Senator McCann invites residents to virtual coffee hour
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 1, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann invites members of the community to join him for a virtual coffee hour this Friday afternoon at 1 PM, during which residents can discuss issues of state and local concern.This online...
McCann Takes on Fight to Save Voters’ Rights, Urges U.S. Senate to Pass HR 1
LANSING, Mich. (May 19, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) today offered Senate Resolution 54 calling on the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1, colloquially known as the “For the People Act,” to increase voter participation,...
McCann introduces legislation to create Drug Fatality Review Teams
Bill would give county medical examiners a new tool to decrease drug-related deaths in MichiganLANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2021) — State Sen. Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill to allow county medical examiners or health officers to...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS for Our State and Communities
Dear Neighbor, It is an honor to serve the people of Kalamazoo County in the State Capitol in Lansing every day, where I make environmental protections for our community one of my top priorities. As the Democratic Vice Chair of the subcommittees in...
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN RECEIVES MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Avery, Executive DirectorMichigan Economic Developers AssociationPH: 517-241-0011avery.john@medaweb.org Lansing, Michigan – March 9, 2021 – State Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has been recognized as a 2021 Legislative...
Legislators Seek to Expand Bottle Bill Law, Modernize Recycling System
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Christine Morse (D-Portage) have introduced legislation to update and expand Michigan’s 40-year-old “Bottle Bill” law.Senate Bill 167 and House Bill 4331...
Senate Democrats Introduce Bills Protecting Workers’ Rights, Safety
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2021) — A coalition of Senate Democrats have reintroduced legislation to protect workers from unscrupulous employers who may not have their employees’ well-being at the forefront of their operations.Sens. Winnie...
McCann introduces legislation to protect drinking water
Bill would restore state’s ability to set higher standards to safeguard families, communities LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 18, 2021) — State Sen. Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill to allow state government to set the highest and...
Senator McCann Reintroduces SAFE Act to Continue Work on Equitable School Discipline, Attendance Policies
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) today introduced the Strong Attendance for Every Student (SAFE) Act to promote equity in school discipline and attendance policies.Senate Bill 68 would create universal...
Senator McCann echoes Governor Whitmer’s pride in Kalamazoo County, Pfizer working to end COVID-19 pandemic
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Jan. 27, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, in which she mentioned...
Senator McCann on Senate passage of $465M supplemental budget bill
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement after Senate Bill 748 cleared the Senate this evening, allocating $465 million in state funding to address needs related to the COVID-19 public health crisis:...
Senator McCann on unexplained reduction of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement in response to news reports that federal government officials are stating Pfizer has production issues with the COVID-19 vaccine, despite the company’s...
McCann on FDA’s authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann issued the following statement in response to news Friday evening that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, making the U.S. the sixth country...
McCann Pushes to Protect People from Dangerous Dogs
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann today introduced bills that would provide guidelines for dangerous dog owners and protect those who come into contact with the animals. Senate Bills 1231 and 1232 would provide a framework for determining...
Senator McCann on Passage of Upcoming Fiscal Year Budget
McCann praises bipartisan achievement, secures funding for Kalamazoo County projects LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement regarding his vote in support of legislation outlining the upcoming fiscal...
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