by jlindsay | Apr 18, 2025 | Press Release
The community-driven bill package — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39, the “Momnibus” bill...
by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Press Release
Sen. Santana on DHHS Announcement to Move Youth From Shawono Center in Grayling to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2025) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human...
by admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Press Release
Introduced on National Maternal Health Awareness Day, this community-driven legislation — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help address racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2025) — Today, in commemoration of...
by admin | Nov 22, 2024 | Press Release
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, prevent body cam tampering, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the...
by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, the Senate passed legislation prioritizing the safety of Michigan’s young workforce and reforming Michigan’s child labor laws. Senate Bills 963-965, sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.)...
by jlindsay | Oct 21, 2024 | Press Release
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The legislation, sponsored by...
