McCann introduces legislation to create Drug Fatality Review Teams
Bill would give county medical examiners a new tool to decrease drug-related deaths in MichiganLANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2021) — State Sen. Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill to allow county medical examiners or health officers to...
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS for Our State and Communities
Dear Neighbor, It is an honor to serve the people of Kalamazoo County in the State Capitol in Lansing every day, where I make environmental protections for our community one of my top priorities. As the Democratic Vice Chair of the subcommittees in...
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN RECEIVES MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Avery, Executive DirectorMichigan Economic Developers AssociationPH: 517-241-0011avery.john@medaweb.org Lansing, Michigan – March 9, 2021 – State Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has been recognized as a 2021 Legislative...
Legislators Seek to Expand Bottle Bill Law, Modernize Recycling System
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Christine Morse (D-Portage) have introduced legislation to update and expand Michigan’s 40-year-old “Bottle Bill” law.Senate Bill 167 and House Bill 4331...
Senate Democrats Introduce Bills Protecting Workers’ Rights, Safety
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2021) — A coalition of Senate Democrats have reintroduced legislation to protect workers from unscrupulous employers who may not have their employees’ well-being at the forefront of their operations.Sens. Winnie...
Senator McCann invites residents to virtual coffee hour
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann invites members of the community to join him for a virtual coffee hour Friday morning, during which residents can discuss issues of state and local concern.This online event is an...
McCann introduces legislation to protect drinking water
Bill would restore state’s ability to set higher standards to safeguard families, communities LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 18, 2021) — State Sen. Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill to allow state government to set the highest and...
Sen. McCann supports funding, safeguards for water in Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget recommendations
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement regarding his support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed infrastructure grants for the MI Clean Water Plan that was presented as part of her...
Senator McCann Reintroduces SAFE Act to Continue Work on Equitable School Discipline, Attendance Policies
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) today introduced the Strong Attendance for Every Student (SAFE) Act to promote equity in school discipline and attendance policies.Senate Bill 68 would create universal...
Senator McCann echoes Governor Whitmer’s pride in Kalamazoo County, Pfizer working to end COVID-19 pandemic
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Jan. 27, 2021) — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, in which she mentioned...
McCann on FDA’s authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann issued the following statement in response to news Friday evening that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, making the U.S. the sixth country...
McCann Pushes to Protect People from Dangerous Dogs
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann today introduced bills that would provide guidelines for dangerous dog owners and protect those who come into contact with the animals. Senate Bills 1231 and 1232 would provide a framework for determining...
Senator McCann on Passage of Upcoming Fiscal Year Budget
McCann praises bipartisan achievement, secures funding for Kalamazoo County projects LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) issued the following statement regarding his vote in support of legislation outlining the upcoming fiscal...
McCann, Hoadley Introduce SAFE Act to Make School Discipline, Attendance Policies More Equitable
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo) have introduced the Strong Attendance for Every Student (SAFE) Act to promote equity in school discipline and attendance policies.Senate Bill...
Democrats Introduce Bills to Pause Standardized Testing
LANSING, Mich. — Sens. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), Rosemary Bayer (D-Bloomfield Hills),Curtis Hertel Jr. (D-East Lansing), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Winnie...
Senate Democrats Expand Unemployment as Federal Benefits Expire
LANSING — The Senate Democratic Caucus has introduced a comprehensive plan to boost Michigan’s unemployment system to expand benefits for unemployed individuals starting July 25, 2020 — the last date of federal benefits for unemployment. Currently,...
Democrats Introduce Bills to Protect Workers during Re-engagement
LANSING, Mich. — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), Winnie Brinks(D-Grand Rapids) and Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) today introduced a bill package to...
McCann praises Pfizer vaccine production in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Sen. Sean McCann issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Pfizer Inc. will conduct the initial manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kalamazoo — the largest manufacturing site in its Pfizer...
Stay Home, Stay Safe Order
To combat the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Governor Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. For at least the next three weeks, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not...
McCann on workforce development, PFAS funding in supplemental bill
LANSING — Sen. Sean McCann has issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate passed a supplemental budget that includes funding for workforce development programs, PFAS remediation efforts and other items: “From speaking with...
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