Greeting,
It’s been a busy month in Lansing and in the district! I’m always excited to stay connected with you, providing updates and information you can use.
Each week I’m making sure I make decisions that are best for Michiganders, allowing everyone the opportunity to thrive and live their best lives in the Great Lakes State.
It’s been a tough fight for Democrats, while we’re trying to protect your fundamental rights. With constant chaos and threats to the wellbeing of the most vulnerable — it is important now more than ever to act and make sure Michiganders know their rights are protected and respected. We must ensure equal access to protection under the law for all in order to attract the best and brightest to our state.
Inside this edition, be sure to check out the resources highlighted in the district to help with your emotional wellness and overall well-being.
Please be sure to reach out with your ideas about policies, questions or compliments by email at StephanieYoung@house.mi.gov or by phone at (517) 373-2576. I appreciate hearing from you!
Blessings,
Rep. Steph
Stephanie A. Young
State Representative
House District 16
Love Is The Work!
Legislative Updates: Quick News about the Happenings in Lansing
Increasing Safety at the Polls Signed Into Law
Last term, we introduced House Bills 4127–28 to improve the safety of election workers and the community at large. My bill, HB 4128, signed into law by the governor, expressly prohibits guns or weapons within 100 feet of an absentee ballot counting board while ballots are being physically counted.
The other bill signed into law, sponsored by my House colleague from the 75th District, prohibits firearms at polling sites. Plain and simple, this is a straightforward message, providing a space for election workers to safely work without fear. Election worker harassment has no place in our democratic process and will not be tolerated in this state.
State Rep. Stephanie A. Young and the governor, signing HB 4128.
State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), the governor and state Rep. Stephanie A. Young.
Asthma Awareness Month
Last month I proudly introduced a resolution to declare May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Across the nation, more than 25 million people live with asthma, including nearly one million right here in Michigan. I shared my story on the floor of being a mom of a child who grew up with allergies and asthma to being the mom of a young adult still managing this health concern. Asthma remains a dangerous chronic condition that must be managed and not taken lightly.
Mini-Me on the Capitol Lawn
As part of Michigan’s Charter Schools Day at the Capitol, a student chose to portray me in an oratory piece on the capitol steps. Special thanks to Jessica Gentner, staff representative for the National Junior Honors Society, and eighth grader Daevona Graham from American Montessori Academy, for her hard work and great presentation for the Live Wax Museum.
Community Resources from Recent
Community Conversations:
May was Mental Health Awareness Month. We featured some resource information that could be found close to home. Focusing on “emotional wellness,” Harambee Care offers a variety of mental health services for the entire family, including children. Their community classes and workshops are great ways to focus and learn new skills for parenting, stress management and more!
To reach Harambee Care:
(888) 565-7447
or
Thank you to Dr. Anjanette Davenport Hatter, LMSW-Clinical, CLC, Founder & CEO, Harambee Care, for sharing with us for mental health awareness month.
The other resources shared came from C.L.A.S.S. Agency: Changing Lives and Staying Sober. C.L.A.S.S. Agency is a great resource for families and individuals dealing with substance use issues, as well as resources for parents and students dealing with truancy and academic and behavioral issues.
To reach The C.L.A.S.S. Agency:
22000 Grand River Ave.
Ste. 200
Detroit, MI 48219
Tel: (313) 412-2160
The last two resources for health and wellness are from the Wayne County Community College District: the Neighborhood Wellness Center and the Dental Hygiene Clinic. First, the Neighborhood Wellness Center, located in the district, offers FREE preventative care in the community, three days a week. See the flyer for the hours and contact information to get your FREE check-up for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes — and more!
For services, contact:
Wayne County Community College District
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The other resource mentioned at the Community Conversations is the Dental Hygiene Clinic which charges a nominal fee for your services: Adults and children pay $10. Services include a complete medical and dental history assessment, whitening, cleaning and polishing plus much more. For more information visit:
Northwest Campus Health Science Center
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
Monday — Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
phone: 313-943-4010
Join Us This Month: Community Conversation
Juneteenth: Not a DEI Holiday
This month I’m excited to feature the topic of “Juneteenth: Not a DEI Holiday.” This Juneteenth is especially important to mark as most things that cultivate, celebrate and support equality are being done away with. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It marks the true end of slavery in the United States and stands as a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey toward justice, equality and freedom for all.
This month we will proudly honor the resilience, culture and contributions of Black communities across the state. As we gather in unity and reflection, we celebrate freedom, amplify voices and continue the journey toward justice and equality for all.