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...
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...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today,...
Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Hosts Candid Roundtable Discussion, Sets Record Straight on State Budget Negotiations
Cutting through Hall’s nonsense and political posturing, Anthony breaks down the real, detrimental impact House GOP budget would have on Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2025) — As the clock ticks and the start of the new fiscal year looms,...
Chair Santana Slams House Republicans on Dangerous Health and Human Services Budget
As Senate Democrats prioritize public health and economic stability, House Republicans eliminate critical support for Medicaid, food assistance, water affordability, and health care LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2025) — House Republicans finally passed...
Senate Hearing Underscores Urgent Need to Expand Rx Kids Program Statewide, Improve Maternal, Child Health
Research indicates that universal child cash transfer programs help address food insecurity, improve access to housing, and tackle childhood poverty LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 12, 2025) — Today, the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services,...
Senate Committees Highlight New Report Outlining the Impact of Washington Republicans’ Assault on Health Care
Informed by patients, health professionals, and care providers, new report underscores how federal cuts to Medicaid would be disastrous for the state LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2025) — In recent months, President Donald Trump and Congressional...
Chang, Cavanagh, Santana and Bayer Respond to ICE Detainment of Detroit High Schooler, Maykol Bogoya-Duarte
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Following the detainment of Detroit high schooler Maykol Bogoya-Duarte by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sylvia Santana...
Michigan Senate Unites to Strengthen Protections and Benefits for Veterans
Senate votes unanimously to pass veteran-focused legislation sponsored by Santana, Hertel and Hauck LANSING, Mich. (June 3, 2025) — Today, in a show of support for veterans, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving...
Michigan Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Police Practices and Transparency, Build Community Trust
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the police...
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...
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...
Senate Dems Join Partners, Parents to Highlight ‘Building Blocks’ Legislation: A Game-changer for Michigan Families
Flint roundtable underscores need for bill package that would lower costs for parents statewide through Rx Kids and Tri-share programs FLINT, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2025) — With costs on the rise and too many struggling to make ends meet, today,...
Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Hosts Candid Roundtable Discussion, Sets Record Straight on State Budget Negotiations
Cutting through Hall’s nonsense and political posturing, Anthony breaks down the real, detrimental impact House GOP budget would have on Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 10, 2025) — As the clock ticks and the start of the new fiscal year looms,...
Chair Santana Slams House Republicans on Dangerous Health and Human Services Budget
As Senate Democrats prioritize public health and economic stability, House Republicans eliminate critical support for Medicaid, food assistance, water affordability, and health care LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2025) — House Republicans finally passed...
Senate Hearing Underscores Urgent Need to Expand Rx Kids Program Statewide, Improve Maternal, Child Health
Research indicates that universal child cash transfer programs help address food insecurity, improve access to housing, and tackle childhood poverty LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 12, 2025) — Today, the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services,...
Senate Committees Highlight New Report Outlining the Impact of Washington Republicans’ Assault on Health Care
Informed by patients, health professionals, and care providers, new report underscores how federal cuts to Medicaid would be disastrous for the state LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2025) — In recent months, President Donald Trump and Congressional...
Chang, Cavanagh, Santana and Bayer Respond to ICE Detainment of Detroit High Schooler, Maykol Bogoya-Duarte
LANSING, Mich. (June 10, 2025) — Following the detainment of Detroit high schooler Maykol Bogoya-Duarte by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month, Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sylvia Santana...
Michigan Senate Unites to Strengthen Protections and Benefits for Veterans
Senate votes unanimously to pass veteran-focused legislation sponsored by Santana, Hertel and Hauck LANSING, Mich. (June 3, 2025) — Today, in a show of support for veterans, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving...
Michigan Senate Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Police Practices and Transparency, Build Community Trust
Comprehensive bill package supported by Michiganders, law enforcement officials would limit use of no-knock warrants, require de-escalation and crisis response training, and enforce other safeguards to protect residents and enhance the police...
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...