Michigan Senate Passes Legislative Package Led by Sens. Hertel, Santana, Geiss, Camilleri and Klinefelt to Establish a State-Based Health Insurance Exchange
Legislation would provide the state of Michigan with greater flexibility to expand access to affordable healthcare and improve health outcomes for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Sen. Santana’s Bill to Create Special License Plate for Michigan’s Women Veterans Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support
Sen. Santana’s effort to honor state’s brave servicewomen earned bipartisan support and comes a day before Women Veterans Recognition Day in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2024) — Garnering bipartisan support, the Michigan Senate voted today...
Sen. Santana’s Women Veterans License Plate Bill Moves Through Committee as Memorial Day Services Begin
During National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day recognition, Sen. Santana’s effort to honor Michigan’s brave servicewomen takes a major step forward with honored guest, veteran Lolita Tucker in attendance LANSING, Mich. (May 22,...
Sen. Santana-Proposed DHHS Budget Passes Subcommittee, Focuses on Expanding Access, Behavioral and Mental Health
Budget includes funding to support behavioral & mental health, homeless and financial insecurities, seniors, and more LANSING, Mich. (April 23, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, chaired by Sen....
Sen. Geiss and Colleagues Introduce MI Momnibus and Resolution to Commemorate Black Maternal Health Week
LANSING, Mich. (April 10, 2024)—Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and colleagues Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), and Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) introduced a bill package to improve...
After 20-Year Fight, Senate Democrats Successfully Pass Hate Crimes Legislation to Protect All Michiganders
Residents will soon have legal recourse against intimidation, threats and other crimes targeting people just because of who they are LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2024) — Michigan Senate Democrats voted today to pass Senate Bills 600 and 601,...
Sen. Santana Introduces Legislation to Establish Special Registration Plate to Uplift Women Veterans
During Women’s History Month, Sen. Santana leads the effort to ensure Michigan’s brave servicewomen are honored for their selflessness and courage LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) introduced Senate Bill...
Sen. Santana on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address and her proposal to establish a caregiver tax credit: “All Michigan families are feeling the...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and investing...
Senators Geiss, Santana Celebrate City of Allen Park Grant Announcement
LANSING, Mich. (August 9, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), who both represent portions of Allen Park in the state Senate, offer congratulations to the City of Allen Park on the announcement of a $25,000 grant...
Michigan Senate Passes Legislative Package Led by Sens. Hertel, Santana, Geiss, Camilleri and Klinefelt to Establish a State-Based Health Insurance Exchange
Legislation would provide the state of Michigan with greater flexibility to expand access to affordable healthcare and improve health outcomes for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills...
Sen. Santana’s Bill to Create Special License Plate for Michigan’s Women Veterans Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support
Sen. Santana’s effort to honor state’s brave servicewomen earned bipartisan support and comes a day before Women Veterans Recognition Day in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2024) — Garnering bipartisan support, the Michigan Senate voted today...
Sen. Santana’s Women Veterans License Plate Bill Moves Through Committee as Memorial Day Services Begin
During National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day recognition, Sen. Santana’s effort to honor Michigan’s brave servicewomen takes a major step forward with honored guest, veteran Lolita Tucker in attendance LANSING, Mich. (May 22,...
Sen. Santana-Proposed DHHS Budget Passes Subcommittee, Focuses on Expanding Access, Behavioral and Mental Health
Budget includes funding to support behavioral & mental health, homeless and financial insecurities, seniors, and more LANSING, Mich. (April 23, 2024) — Today, the Michigan Senate Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, chaired by Sen....
Sen. Geiss and Colleagues Introduce MI Momnibus and Resolution to Commemorate Black Maternal Health Week
LANSING, Mich. (April 10, 2024)—Today, Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and colleagues Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), and Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) introduced a bill package to improve...
After 20-Year Fight, Senate Democrats Successfully Pass Hate Crimes Legislation to Protect All Michiganders
Residents will soon have legal recourse against intimidation, threats and other crimes targeting people just because of who they are LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2024) — Michigan Senate Democrats voted today to pass Senate Bills 600 and 601,...
Sen. Santana Introduces Legislation to Establish Special Registration Plate to Uplift Women Veterans
During Women’s History Month, Sen. Santana leads the effort to ensure Michigan’s brave servicewomen are honored for their selflessness and courage LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) introduced Senate Bill...
Sen. Santana on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State address and her proposal to establish a caregiver tax credit: “All Michigan families are feeling the...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Signs Bipartisan Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and investing...
Senators Geiss, Santana Celebrate City of Allen Park Grant Announcement
LANSING, Mich. (August 9, 2023) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), who both represent portions of Allen Park in the state Senate, offer congratulations to the City of Allen Park on the announcement of a $25,000 grant...
Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2023) — Earlier this week, Senate and House members introduced bipartisan legislation that abolishes juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in Michigan to align our state with 26 other states that have taken steps to comply...
Sen. Santana Introduces Bill to Make Juneteenth Officially a Michigan State Holiday
LANSING, Mich. (February 1, 2023) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) re-introduced legislation today that would establish “Juneteenth,” or June 19, as a state-recognized holiday. The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery...
Sen. Santana on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State address where she spoke about her goals regarding expanding and improving access to healthcare in...
Sen. Santana Statement on Detroit Police Officer’s Death in Line of Duty
DETROIT (July 7, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding the death of Detroit police officer Loren Courts, who was tragically killed last night while responding to a call about a man...
Sen. Santana Secures Funding for Health Care, Raise the Age in Budget
LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement after the Michigan Legislature passed a $76.7 billion Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The budget includes multiple health care initiatives the senator...
Sen. Santana on Investments in Water Infrastructure, Affordable Housing, Local Parks
LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after the Senate today passed a bipartisan budget supplemental appropriations bill package that includes funding for necessary water...
Sen. Santana on budget recommendations for investments in education, infrastructure, and health care professionals
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendation presented today, which includes record investments in education...
Sen. Santana on Supporting Greater Access to Mental Health Care
DETROIT, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, in which she spoke about the need to prioritize disparities in mental health care...
Santana on Insurrection Anniversary: “We Must Stand for a Better America”
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 6, 2022) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement acknowledging the one-year anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, an event precipitated by the false and...
Senator Santana Praises State Budget Investments in Community Health, Criminal Justice Reform
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget that includes significant investments in sickle cell disease research and...
Senator Santana Invites Residents to Summer Fun Day Gathering
DETROIT (Aug. 12, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit) invites residents to join her tomorrow for an evening of conversation and community fun at her Summer Fun Day event. The festivities will take place in Rouge Park, located at 21415...
Santana Invites Residents to Disaster Relief Virtual Town Hall with FEMA
DETROIT, Mich. (Aug. 10, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit) invites residents to join her online on Wednesday, Aug. 11th for a Disaster Relief Town Hall on Facebook. The senator and representatives from the Federal Emergency...
Senator Santana Invites Residents to Virtual Community Conversation
DETROIT, Mich. (May 20, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D–Detroit) invites residents to grab their computer and come chat with her from the comfort and safety of their own home or office on Friday, May 21st for a virtual community...