{"id":7346,"date":"2026-03-26T10:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/?p=7346"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:24:14","slug":"district-2-legislative-community-updates-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/2026\/03\/26\/district-2-legislative-community-updates-10\/","title":{"rendered":"District 2 Legislative &amp; Community Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/SantanaEnews-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Santana Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Santana Banner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From\u00a0tackling\u00a0the\u00a0child care\u00a0crisis\u00a0facing our\u00a0parents\u00a0to protecting Michiganders\u00a0burdened\u00a0by\u00a0the cycle of\u00a0medical debt, my Senate colleagues and I have\u00a0been\u00a0working hard\u00a0to\u00a0advance legislation that\u00a0would deliver\u00a0real\u00a0relief\u00a0for\u00a0folks\u00a0around the state.\u00a0Learn more about these efforts\u00a0below,\u00a0including how\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been\u00a0shining a light on\u00a0ways\u00a0the\u00a0Trump\u00a0administration\u2019s\u00a0energy policies\u00a0are costing\u00a0Michigan families and communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And,\u00a0as\u00a0the seasons\u00a0for\u00a0tax\u00a0scams\u00a0and severe weather\u00a0are\u00a0both\u00a0in full swing, read on for helpful information and resources on how you can stay protected in the weeks ahead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you have questions, concerns, or need help navigating state resources, my office is here for you. Please\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0hesitate to reach out by email at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenSSantana@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenSSantana@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or by phone at (517) 373-0990.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/09\/SantanaSignature.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Santana Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SantanaSignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sylvia Santana<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 2\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Santana&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Santana&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">From exploring the\u00a0harmful impacts of Trump\u2019s energy policies to\u00a0advancing bills to lower the cost of\u00a0child care\u00a0and\u00a0tackle\u00a0medical debt facing Michiganders,\u00a0my Senate Democratic colleagues and I have been working hard on your behalf in Lansing.\u00a0Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax filing season is well underway, which unfortunately means, tax\u00a0scam\u00a0activity is too. Find more information below on how to stay protected from\u00a0this\u00a0deceptive\u00a0behavior, including\u00a0examples of\u00a0different\u00a0ways\u00a0that\u00a0residents\u00a0are targeted by scammers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Santana&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Santana&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Kids Over Clicks Passes Michigan Senate<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To create safer internet spaces and put a stop to the exploitative tactics of Big Tech and AI companies, Senate Democrats introduced\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kids-over-clicks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kids Over Clicks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0package. This commonsense legislation was crafted with parents, industry experts, and advocates to grant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Michigan parents with more control and transparency over their children\u2019s online activity while holding corporations accountable for the unethical, predatory practices that put our youth at risk and keep them addicted to their devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Just this week, we moved this critical package out of committee, sending it to the floor for a full vote of the Senate and one step closer to becoming\u00a0law. As we continue to move these bills through the legislative process,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/kocsurvey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">please share your experiences\u00a0navigating parenthood in the digital age<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and let us know your thoughts on how social media is\u00a0impacting\u00a0our youngest generation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more and find out other ways you can take action,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/10\/safer-internet-day\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Medical Debt Facing Michiganders\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical debt is a burden that can follow someone around for the rest of their lives\u00a0\u2014\u00a0hurting their ability to buy a home, forcing them to\u00a0forgo essential\u00a0expenses like groceries and rent, and\u00a0oftentimes trapping them in a cycle of poverty that is nearly impossible to get out of.\u00a0With about\u00a0700,000\u00a0Michiganders\u00a0across the state\u00a0burdened by this reality,\u00a0my colleagues and I knew we\u00a0had\u00a0to\u00a0take action.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s\u00a0why\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2026\/03\/11\/senate-passes-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-michiganders-burdened-by-medical-debt\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Senate passed\u00a0a bipartisan set of bills\u00a0to tackle this issue<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0head-on.\u00a0To\u00a0provide support\u00a0and safeguards\u00a0for those struggling with medical expenses,\u00a0the legislation would\u00a0establish\u00a0clear guidelines for hospitals to offer financial\u00a0assistance\u00a0programs\u00a0and\u00a0regulate\u00a0how and when debt can be collected, such as by capping interest and late fees at 3% annually\u00a0after a 90-day grace period. Learn more about this legislation\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2026\/03\/11\/senate-passes-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-michiganders-burdened-by-medical-debt\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Committee\u00a0Passes\u00a0Bills to\u00a0Combat\u00a0Michigan\u2019s Child Care Crisis\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan&#8217;s\u00a0child care\u00a0system demands too much of our families while offering too little to\u00a0our\u00a0workers. Combine that with\u00a0the mountain of red tape\u00a0facing\u00a0providers, and the result?\u00a0A growing\u00a0care crisis facing families and employers across the state\u00a0\u2014 a reality that many of us know all too well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0deliver\u00a0much-needed relief for our families and support for our providers,\u00a0Senate Dems are taking a comprehensive approach\u00a0to cut high\u00a0child care\u00a0costs\u00a0and break burdensome barriers\u00a0in\u00a0which\u00a0providers\u00a0are forced to\u00a0operate.\u00a0This week, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Housing and Human Services Committee advanced legislation that would:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Codify the innovative bipartisan program, Tri-Share, that splits the cost of\u00a0child care\u00a0equally among employers, the state, and employees;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tie the Child Care Reimbursement Rate to inflation to provide certainty and consistency to providers; and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"43\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Update licensing requirements for\u00a0child care\u00a0centers and remove bureaucratic barriers to open\u00a0and\u00a0operate\u00a0them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate\u00a0Dems\u00a0Explore Consequences of Trump\u2019s Harmful Energy Policies\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the last couple of\u00a0weeks, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment\u00a0has\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michiganadvance.com\/2026\/03\/05\/nessel-joins-advocates-in-laying-out-costs-of-trump-administrations-energy-orders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">held\u00a0hearings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to examine the\u00a0detrimental\u00a0effects of the Trump administration\u2019s actions to dismantle clean, efficient, and affordable energy plans.\u00a0From\u00a0dissolving\u00a0clean energy projects under the so-called \u201cOne, Big, Beautiful Bill\u201d to forcing the inefficient J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open, the Trump administration\u00a0is\u00a0contributing to\u00a0higher\u00a0utility costs for ratepayers,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/energyexplained\/coal\/coal-and-the-environment.php\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">environmental threats<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and\u00a0the loss of\u00a0Michigan jobs and investments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Democrats will continue raising awareness and working hard to safeguard our state and residents from the harmful decisions coming out of Washington,\u00a0D.C.\u00a0Read more about\u00a0this past\u00a0week\u2019s hearing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/2026\/03\/20\/coal-plants\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Santana&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Helpful News and Resources Senator Santana&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Contract Negotiations between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan &amp; University of Michigan Health\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I have been contacted by many members of our community who share concerns about the state of contract talks between University of Michigan Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on patient care reimbursement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While this is a\u00a0contract\u00a0dispute between two non-government entities, I know that there are many people across Michigan who will be\u00a0impacted\u00a0by the outcome of this negotiation. For this reason, my Senate colleagues and I are closely\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the situation as these contract talks continue.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My primary concern is to make sure that there is no interruption of coverage and that all Michiganders receive the care they need. The parties involved have said they are committed to reaching an agreement before the June 30th\u00a0deadline, and I am hopeful they will reach an agreement to secure a new five-year contract.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I will continue to keep your concerns in mind as we closely follow these contract talks and as reimbursement rates are\u00a0finalized. My focus will be ensuring accountability and protecting health care access, and our ongoing conversation is a critical part of that process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tax Credits to Take Advantage Of\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taxes are due in a few weeks on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.\u00a0If you\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0filed yet, make sure to take advantage of all the credits and deductions available to you. Here are a few that you may be able to use this tax season to lower your tax bill or receive a refund:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"44\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Earned Income Tax Credit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is a benefit for qualified Michigan families to help put more money in their pockets to afford the necessities. Last session, my\u00a0colleagues\u00a0and I quintupled this credit to help Michiganders keep up with rising costs. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/tax-tips\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"44\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Homestead Property Tax Credit\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">is a benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters, helping to pay some of the property taxes billed. This credit can be filed up to four years from the year it could be claimed, and the maximum credit amount may be adjusted annually. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/iit\/tax-guidance\/credits-exemptions\/hptc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"44\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home Heating Credit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is a tax benefit for qualified Michigan homeowners and renters with low to moderate income, helping to pay some of their heating expenses. The maximum credit a taxpayer can claim may change each year. For qualifications and guidance, click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/taxes\/questions\/iit\/accordion\/heating\/home-heating-credit-information-1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Watch Out for Tax Scams This Filing Season\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With tax filing season well underway,\u00a0so too is\u00a0scam\u00a0activity. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging residents to be on the lookout for tax\u00a0scams,\u00a0such as\u00a0someone claiming to be from the IRS who contacts you by phone, email,\u00a0text,\u00a0or social media\u00a0and\u00a0may demand immediate payment, threaten\u00a0arrest,\u00a0or ask for personal or banking information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please note: the IRS does not contact\u00a0taxpayers\u00a0this way to demand payment or request sensitive information.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you receive one of these\u00a0messages,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">do not respond or share any information<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another\u00a0common\u00a0scam\u00a0to be on the\u00a0watch for\u00a0involves dishonest tax preparers who promise unusually large refunds, charge fees based on the amount of your\u00a0refund,\u00a0or ask you to sign a blank or incomplete tax return.\u00a0For more information on how to\u00a0identify\u00a0tax\u00a0scams, what to do if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a victim,\u00a0and how to report a\u00a0scam, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/tax-scams\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IRS website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From\u00a0tackling\u00a0the\u00a0child care\u00a0crisis\u00a0facing our\u00a0parents\u00a0to protecting Michiganders\u00a0burdened\u00a0by\u00a0the cycle of\u00a0medical debt, my Senate colleagues and I have\u00a0been\u00a0working hard\u00a0to\u00a0advance legislation that\u00a0would deliver\u00a0real\u00a0relief\u00a0for\u00a0folks\u00a0around the state.\u00a0Learn more about these efforts\u00a0below,\u00a0including how\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been\u00a0shining a light on\u00a0ways\u00a0the\u00a0Trump\u00a0administration\u2019s\u00a0energy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","twitterCardType":"","cardImageID":0,"cardImage":"","cardTitle":"","cardDesc":"","cardImageAlt":"","cardPlayer":"","cardPlayerWidth":0,"cardPlayerHeight":0,"cardPlayerStream":"","cardPlayerCodec":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>District 2 Legislative &amp; 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