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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 equity and...
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, sponsored by Sen. Sylvia...
Legislative & Community Updates for Senate District 2
Dear Neighbors, I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state. This week, the sun’s rays shine light on government transparency during Sunshine Week, March 10-16. Find out more about what the...
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Today we recognize National Disability Independence Day and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This landmark law changed the lives of millions of Americans. It affirmed that accessibility is a right, not a privilege, and that every person deserves the freedom to live, work, and thrive in their community.
As we celebrate this milestone, we commit to building a Michigan where inclusion isn’t just policy—it’s practice. ... See MoreSee Less
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Detroit turns 323 today!
I’m proud to represent the city that never stops pushing forward. Detroiters lead movements, uplift those who are overlooked, and take stands for what is right. From neighborhoods to classrooms to union halls, Detroit always shows what it means to stay resilient and rooted in purpose.
Here’s to the people who make this city strong, and to the next chapter in Detroit’s story.
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Today, on Nelson Mandela International Day, I’m reminded of the incredible power of resilience, compassion, and truth. Mandela stood against injustice with unwavering strength, and he taught the world that real change is possible when we center dignity and humanity.
As we face our own challenges here in Michigan and across the country, we must continue that legacy by advancing justice in our communities, protecting civil rights, and fighting for policies that uplift every voice. I carry those values with me every day in the work I do.
Let’s honor Mandela not just in word, but in action. ... See MoreSee Less
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