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Dear Neighbor, Like I’m sure many of you are feeling, it’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the year. With all the chaos and confusion that the federal administration has brought to our doorsteps — including with the now-ended longest shutdown in American...
Sen. Santana Celebrates Expansion of Successful Rx Kids Program to Wayne County
DEARBORN, Mich. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Last week, the Wayne County Commission approved a $7.5 million contract with Michigan State University to expand the widely successful, evidence-based Rx Kids program to six Wayne County cities. Rx Kids is the nation’s first...
Michigan Senate Democrats Secure $71M in Urgent, Bipartisan Relief on Food Access, Soften Blow of Federal Inaction
Senate Democrats pass emergency support for SNAP recipients and food providers, continue call for Trump, Republican Congress to pass funding to continue SNAP LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats continued their fight to protect food...
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Black History is rooted in the fabric of some of the best meals we still make today!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday , my colleague senator Chang testified on SB 296–297, a bipartisan bill package with Senator Ed McBroom to limit mandatory nurse overtime in Michigan.
Nurses cannot safely care for patients after working 16 or more hours straight. Exhaustion puts patients at risk and is driving too many nurses out of the profession.
This legislation sets safe limits and ensures nurses receive at least 8 hours of rest after long shifts.
Protecting nurses protects patients.
Thank you to the Michigan Nurses Association for your partnership — and thank you to every nurse caring for Michigan families. #mileg ... See MoreSee Less
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RxKIDS DETROIT! ... See MoreSee Less
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