State Representative
Tonya Myers Phillips
7th House District
Serving 91,516 constituents in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck
TonyaMyersPhillips@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2276
Office: S 686 House Office Building
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I had a great time speaking with community members at the Eastside Community Network Housing Resource Fair. ECN is a comprehensive community hub with so many great resources to offer. Make sure to connect with them for housing resources for renters and homeowners!
I will do everything I can to help get water affordability legislation passed this year.
"First-term state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, who represents Hamtramck, Highland Park and parts of Detroit, says water affordability is a moral issue. Water shutoffs disproportionately effect low-income families, seniors and communities of color, Myers Phillips said. These are the same communities that already bear the brunt of environmental injustices.”
It is an honor to collaborate with community members and lawmakers to secure humane solutions all Michiganders need and deserve.
wdet.org/2025/04/24/water-affordability-bills-reintroduced-in-michigan-senate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKB-...
Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate - WDET 101.9 FM
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The proposed bills would cap water rates for low-income residents in the state and protect them from shutoffs.
Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085
I am so happy to share that the Michigan House of Representatives adopted my resolution HR 59, declaring this week, April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Michigan! I am so incredibly honored to raise awareness of the disparities faced by black women in this state and nation regarding our maternal health.
I was deeply honored to share this moment with Black mamas and co-sponsors serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, and beautiful black mamas and supporters. We officially welcomed Mothering Justice to the Michigan House of Representatives😊.
The fight continues, but this was a truly special day, now etched in Michigan's history.
Sadly, Michigan has one of the highest death rates among Black pregnant women in the nation — this is an unacceptable and completely preventable injustice. As a mom and founding board member of the nonprofit Mothering Justice, I am dedicated to advocating for and demanding action to ensure Black mothers' and babies' health and well-being. I call on the State of Michigan and all who value life and motherhood to do better.
“Students are the ones paying the price for this decision. As a University of Michigan alum, I’m heartbroken and disappointed." — State Representative Tonya Myers Phillips
‘Slap in the face’: Black legislators condemn University of Michigan’s DEI cuts
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Last week, University of Michigan announced the closure of its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion and the end of its DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan.
Today, March 25th, is Equal Pay Day, which unites us in our shared commitment to address the gender pay gap, especially the significant disparity women of color face. I am proud to collaborate and join with fellow members of the Progressive Women's Caucus, collectively reintroducing a 10-bill pay equity package. If passed, these bills would require:
- Pay transparency: You must post a salary when you post a job.
- Requiring employers to post about equal pay rights in the workplace.
- Allowing for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination.
-More notice of deductions for garnishments.
- Requires an employer to disclose wage information of similarly situated employees
within 30 days to requesting employees, the employer may redact the names of similarly situated employees but shall provide information about their sex and seniority.
- and more!
Everybody deserves equitable pay!
JUST NOW: By holding these bills hostage, Michigan Republicans are unconstitutionally hurting working families & cultural treasures like Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
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#happy313day
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Tonya Myers Phillips IN THE NEWS
Myers Phillips Stands Up for Workers
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 20, 2025 — Today, legislative action was taken to alter minimum wage and earned sick leave changes [...]
House Dem Members Stand Up for Workers, Push for Improved Earned Sick Leave
Pro-worker advocates joined Democratic legislators to call for Earned Sick Leave Act to take effect LANSING, Mich., Feb. 19, [...]
Myers Phillips’ Committee Assignments
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 31, 2025 — State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) is thrilled to announce her appointment to serve [...]
I had a great time speaking with community members at the Eastside Community Network Housing Resource Fair. ECN is a comprehensive community hub with so many great resources to offer. Make sure to connect with them for housing resources for renters and homeowners! ... See MoreSee Less
I will do everything I can to help get water affordability legislation passed this year.
"First-term state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, who represents Hamtramck, Highland Park and parts of Detroit, says water affordability is a moral issue. Water shutoffs disproportionately effect low-income families, seniors and communities of color, Myers Phillips said. These are the same communities that already bear the brunt of environmental injustices.”
It is an honor to collaborate with community members and lawmakers to secure humane solutions all Michiganders need and deserve.
wdet.org/2025/04/24/water-affordability-bills-reintroduced-in-michigan-senate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKB-... ... See MoreSee Less
Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate - WDET 101.9 FM
wdet.org
The proposed bills would cap water rates for low-income residents in the state and protect them from shutoffs.Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085 ... See MoreSee Less
I am so happy to share that the Michigan House of Representatives adopted my resolution HR 59, declaring this week, April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Michigan! I am so incredibly honored to raise awareness of the disparities faced by black women in this state and nation regarding our maternal health.
I was deeply honored to share this moment with Black mamas and co-sponsors serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, and beautiful black mamas and supporters. We officially welcomed Mothering Justice to the Michigan House of Representatives😊.
The fight continues, but this was a truly special day, now etched in Michigan's history. ... See MoreSee Less
Sadly, Michigan has one of the highest death rates among Black pregnant women in the nation — this is an unacceptable and completely preventable injustice. As a mom and founding board member of the nonprofit Mothering Justice, I am dedicated to advocating for and demanding action to ensure Black mothers' and babies' health and well-being. I call on the State of Michigan and all who value life and motherhood to do better. ... See MoreSee Less
“Students are the ones paying the price for this decision. As a University of Michigan alum, I’m heartbroken and disappointed." — State Representative Tonya Myers Phillips ... See MoreSee Less
‘Slap in the face’: Black legislators condemn University of Michigan’s DEI cuts
bit.ly
Last week, University of Michigan announced the closure of its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion and the end of its DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan.Today, March 25th, is Equal Pay Day, which unites us in our shared commitment to address the gender pay gap, especially the significant disparity women of color face. I am proud to collaborate and join with fellow members of the Progressive Women's Caucus, collectively reintroducing a 10-bill pay equity package. If passed, these bills would require:
- Pay transparency: You must post a salary when you post a job.
- Requiring employers to post about equal pay rights in the workplace.
- Allowing for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination.
-More notice of deductions for garnishments.
- Requires an employer to disclose wage information of similarly situated employees
within 30 days to requesting employees, the employer may redact the names of similarly situated employees but shall provide information about their sex and seniority.
- and more!
Everybody deserves equitable pay! ... See MoreSee Less
JUST NOW: By holding these bills hostage, Michigan Republicans are unconstitutionally hurting working families & cultural treasures like Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. ... See MoreSee Less
I'm proud to live in Detroit and represent Detroit!
Happy 313 Day💪🏾👊🏾
#detroit
#313
#happy313day
#mycity ... See MoreSee Less