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Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2023) — Earlier this week, Senate and House members introduced bipartisan legislation that abolishes juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in Michigan to align our state with 26 other states that have taken steps to comply with the U.S. Supreme...
Senate District 2 Updates
Friends, I hope this newsletter reaches you and your family safe and healthy. For those with friends and family studying or working at Michigan State University, you have my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am working alongside my colleagues...
Sen. Santana Introduces Bill to Make Juneteenth Officially a Michigan State Holiday
LANSING, Mich. (February 1, 2023) — Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) re-introduced legislation today that would establish “Juneteenth,” or June 19, as a state-recognized holiday. The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S.,...
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Today marks one of the most meaningful and impactful days of my career in the legislature. Senate Bill 78—legislation that would allow conviction courts to revisit offenses committed by individuals before they turned 18—took a major step forward.
This bill reflects a growing understanding that our justice system must account for the capacity for growth, change, and rehabilitation—especially in our youth. It’s about creating a pathway to redemption and recognizing that one mistake as a teenager shouldn’t define a person for life.
I’m deeply grateful to Kevin Hana, Dr. Raphael Johnson, Prosecutor Lucido, and Prosecutor Hillsong for your powerful testimony and unwavering commitment to justice reform. Your voices made a difference today—and will continue to do so for countless others. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for all your hard work 👍👏🙏
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I am deeply concerned about the recent actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their indiscriminate layoffs are affecting hardworking federal employees in Michigan, and it's time we stand up for those who have been unfairly targeted.
These cuts are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real people losing their livelihoods, families facing uncertainty, and communities losing vital services. Thank you for your testimony, today and representing the 2nd district remarkably. ... See MoreSee Less
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There are no cuts to either program. Musk paid over a billion dollars in taxes. How much did you two ladies pay?