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...
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...
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...
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...
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