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Dear Neighbor, I hope you are staying safe and warm in this cold Michigan weather. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing weather. Below,...
Michigan Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Public Safety and Community Trust With Police
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...
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children
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.)...
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🌸🐇🌼 Happy Easter, 2nd district! 🌼🐇🌸 Wishing you a day filled with hope, love, and all the joys of spring! May your baskets overflow with sweet surprises and your hearts with happiness. 💖✨ Let’s celebrate new beginnings and cherish the blessings around us. 🐣💐 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today marks one of the most meaningful and impactful days of my career in the legislature. Senate Bill 78—legislation that would allow conviction courts to revisit offenses committed by individuals before they turned 18—took a major step forward.
This bill reflects a growing understanding that our justice system must account for the capacity for growth, change, and rehabilitation—especially in our youth. It’s about creating a pathway to redemption and recognizing that one mistake as a teenager shouldn’t define a person for life.
I’m deeply grateful to Kevin Hana, Dr. Raphael Johnson, Prosecutor Lucido, and Prosecutor Hillsong for your powerful testimony and unwavering commitment to justice reform. Your voices made a difference today—and will continue to do so for countless others. ... See MoreSee Less
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