
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’s Women Veterans License Plate Bill Moves Through Committee as Memorial Day Services Begin
During National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day recognition, Sen. Santana’s effort to honor Michigan’s brave servicewomen takes a major step forward with honored guest, veteran Lolita Tucker in attendance LANSING, Mich. (May 22,...

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...

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’s Women Veterans License Plate Bill Moves Through Committee as Memorial Day Services Begin
During National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day recognition, Sen. Santana’s effort to honor Michigan’s brave servicewomen takes a major step forward with honored guest, veteran Lolita Tucker in attendance LANSING, Mich. (May 22,...

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 on Supplemental Funding for Flood Recovery Efforts
LANSING, Mich. (June 30, 2021) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) today issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate included $10 million in funding for flood recovery efforts in House Bill 4410, a supplemental...
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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