Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and...
Senate Democrats Propose People-First Health and Human Services Budget
Led by Sen. Santana, proposal invests in public health, Medicaid access, and relief for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (May 1, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by...
Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
The community-driven bill package — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39, the...
Sen. Santana on DHHS Announcement to Move Youth From Shawono Center in Grayling to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center
Sen. Santana on DHHS Announcement to Move Youth From Shawono Center in Grayling to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2025) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the Michigan Dept. of...
Senate Democrats Stay Focused on Improving Maternal Health, Reintroduce Momnibus Bill Package
Introduced on National Maternal Health Awareness Day, this community-driven legislation — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help address racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2025) — Today, in...
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...
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...
Senate Committee on Labor Votes Out Legislation to Reform State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The...
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...
Putting Families First, Senate Democrats Introduce the “Building Blocks” Needed to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity
Transformational package would help make parenting more affordable for families across the state and give young Michiganders the best start possible LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2025) — As the cost of everything from groceries and gas to health care and...
Senate Democrats Propose People-First Health and Human Services Budget
Led by Sen. Santana, proposal invests in public health, Medicaid access, and relief for Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (May 1, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by...
Michigan Senate Passes Historic Momnibus Bill Package to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
The community-driven bill package — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39, the...
Sen. Santana on DHHS Announcement to Move Youth From Shawono Center in Grayling to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center
Sen. Santana on DHHS Announcement to Move Youth From Shawono Center in Grayling to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2025) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) issued the following statement on the Michigan Dept. of...
Senate Democrats Stay Focused on Improving Maternal Health, Reintroduce Momnibus Bill Package
Introduced on National Maternal Health Awareness Day, this community-driven legislation — crafted by women of color, for women of color — will help address racial and ethnic maternal health disparities LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2025) — Today, in...
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...
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...
Senate Committee on Labor Votes Out Legislation to Reform State’s Child Labor Laws, Protect Michigan Children
Bills would increase penalties and fines for illegally employing minors, unsafe working conditions LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Today, the Senate Labor Committee passed a set of bills to strengthen Michigan’s child labor laws. The...
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 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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