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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

LANSING — The Senate Democratic Caucus has introduced a comprehensive plan to boost Michigan’s unemployment system to expand benefits for unemployed individuals starting July 25, 2020 — the last date of federal benefits for unemployment. Currently,...

LANSING, Mich. — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), Winnie Brinks(D-Grand Rapids) and Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill package to...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Pfizer Inc. will conduct the initial manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kalamazoo — the largest manufacturing site in its Pfizer...

To combat the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Governor Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. For at least the next three weeks, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not...

LANSING — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed a supplemental budget that includes funding for workforce development programs, PFAS remediation efforts and other items: “From speaking with...

LANSING — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, which included proposals for addressing the issues that matter most...

Dear Neighbors: It is an honor to serve the people of Kalamazoo County in our state capital in Lansing. My first year in the Senate has been an exciting challenge with so many opportunities to make our community and Michigan better. I am working...

LANSING — Sen. Sean McCann issued the following statement today on the heels of the announcement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel to sue manufacturers of PFAS, the toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that have contaminated the...

LANSING — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has issued the following statement in support of budget supplementals voted on today that would restore funding to the Tuition Grant Program, county jail reimbursements, and an autism intervention...

LANSING — State Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) and Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt), along with members of the state’s Progressive Women’s Caucus, today announced legislation that would...