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...
Sen. Santana and Rep. Farhat Secure Over $159 Million For Their Communities
Budget includes funding to support public safety, higher education, health services, seniors’ needs, and more LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and the Michigan...
Senate Finalizes Santana Bill to Keep Detroit-Trained, Quality Police Officers in Detroit
After Sen. Santana’s six years of work on this issue, Senate Bill 32 now heads to Gov. Whitmer for signature into law LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bill 32, Sen. Sylvia...
Senate Passes Santana Bill to Make Juneteenth Officially a Michigan State Holiday With Bipartisan, Nearly Unanimous Vote
LANSING, Mich. (May 17, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted nearly unanimously to pass Sen. Sylvia Santana’s (D-Detroit) Senate Bill 50, legislation that would establish “Juneteenth,” or June 19, as a state-recognized holiday. The bill will...
Detroiters Join Sen. Santana at State Capitol for Community Day
Santana continues commitment to keeping constituents and communities connected to her work in the Senate LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) welcomed 47 residents, from kids to seniors, from the 2nd Senate...
Senate Passes Sen. Santana’s Proposed DHHS Budget, Commitment to Addressing Michiganders’ Pressing Needs
Budget includes funding to support moms and babies, homeless youth, seniors, American Indian families, crime victims and more LANSING, Mich. (May 10, 2023) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and the rest of the Michigan Senate voted on several...
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...
Sen. Santana and Rep. Farhat Secure Over $159 Million For Their Communities
Budget includes funding to support public safety, higher education, health services, seniors’ needs, and more LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2023) — Yesterday, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and the Michigan...
Senate Finalizes Santana Bill to Keep Detroit-Trained, Quality Police Officers in Detroit
After Sen. Santana’s six years of work on this issue, Senate Bill 32 now heads to Gov. Whitmer for signature into law LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized Senate Bill 32, Sen. Sylvia...
Senate Passes Santana Bill to Make Juneteenth Officially a Michigan State Holiday With Bipartisan, Nearly Unanimous Vote
LANSING, Mich. (May 17, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted nearly unanimously to pass Sen. Sylvia Santana’s (D-Detroit) Senate Bill 50, legislation that would establish “Juneteenth,” or June 19, as a state-recognized holiday. The bill will...
Detroiters Join Sen. Santana at State Capitol for Community Day
Santana continues commitment to keeping constituents and communities connected to her work in the Senate LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) welcomed 47 residents, from kids to seniors, from the 2nd Senate...
Senate Passes Sen. Santana’s Proposed DHHS Budget, Commitment to Addressing Michiganders’ Pressing Needs
Budget includes funding to support moms and babies, homeless youth, seniors, American Indian families, crime victims and more LANSING, Mich. (May 10, 2023) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and the rest of the Michigan Senate voted on several...
Sen. Santana on Supplemental Funding for Flood Recovery Efforts
LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate included $10 million in funding for flood recovery efforts in House Bill 4410, a supplemental...
Sen. Santana on Expanded Broadband Access for Detroit Residents
LANSING, Mich. (June 2, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s visit to Detroit this morning, where she announced the creation of the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office...
Santana resolution recognizes April as Arab American Heritage Month
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement after introducing Senate Resolution 40 today, which commemorates April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month in...
Sen. Santana on budget recommendations for health initiatives, support for Michigan families with children
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendation presented today, which includes a $6.7 million investment for a...
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