State Representative
Helena Scott
Detroit | 8th House District
Serving 91,113 constituents in NW Detroit, Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge
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(517) 373-3815
Office: S-687 House Office Building
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It was an honor to put forth a resolution to memorialize the life and legacy of Frederick Durhal Jr., a former state representative from Detroit who believed public service was fundamentally about people and lived that value every day. Let us remember a man who was as dedicated to the people he served as much as he was to the city he loved.
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On the federal and local levels, Republicans’ poor decisions and out-of-touch strategies have made gas prices skyrocket and now they want to make Michigan more dependent on foreign energy, which will increase costs even more. Enough is enough.
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There are valid concerns with data centers in our communities. Noise is one of the most immediate and tangible quality-of-life impacts our neighborhoods experience from data center development, and it’s one of the least regulated. My bill in the Data Center Guardrail package addresses that gap by ensuring those impacts are measured, reported and considered before construction begins.
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LIVE NOW: Join me and my Democratic colleagues as we introduce bills to protect ratepayers from the worst impacts of data centers.
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I am fighting the affordability crisis from all directions, including lowering rising energy costs through grid diversification. Michigan House Democrats are doing the work to move Michigan towards energy independence and away from reliance on foreign entities. We know security and investment in our communities start at home.
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Summer is officially here! What plans do you have? I want to hear from you in the comments.
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Juneteenth is a reminder that progress takes work and time. I was honored to sponsor legislation, now a law, recognizing Juneteenth every year in our state so that we do not forget the hardships and realities of the past. But freedom isn't just about the past; it's about protecting our rights today. That's why the Michigan Voting Rights Act matters: it’s the next step in the fight to make sure every voice is heard.
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As we approach Juneteenth this year, I look back and have a great sense of pride that this legislation was signed into law by Gov Whitmer!Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! Governor Whitmer signed into law my Negro League Baseball Day legislation to be celebrated on May 2nd annually in the state of Michigan.
On this day let us all remember the horrific stain of slavery in the United States. Let’s also honor the legacy of June 19th by committing to continue the fight for equity and justice and reparations for all of our communities.
“Thank You” Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for joining me and Rep Aiyash for this historic bill signing in his Hamtramck district to celebrate Juneteenth at the Hamtramck Stadium, which was home of the Detroit Stars, and one of last remaining Negro League Stadiums in the country 🇺🇸
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Helena Scott IN THE NEWS
Scott on House Republicans’ Budget Failure, Refusal to Negotiate
LANSING, Mich., July 7, 2025 — July 1 is the deadline for the legislature to pass and present a budget [...]
Detroit Caucus Mourns Loss of Legal Legend Virgil C. Smith
Former legislator and judge dies at 77 LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2025 — Michigan’s legal and political landscape are saddened [...]
Wayne County Commissioner Irma Clark-Coleman Former Detroit Senator and State Rep Dies at 88
Detroit Caucus Members React DETROIT, Mich., June 12, 2025 — Members of the Detroit Caucus mourn the loss of Wayne [...]
It was an honor to put forth a resolution to memorialize the life and legacy of Frederick Durhal Jr., a former state representative from Detroit who believed public service was fundamentally about people and lived that value every day. Let us remember a man who was as dedicated to the people he served as much as he was to the city he loved. ... See MoreSee Less
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On the federal and local levels, Republicans’ poor decisions and out-of-touch strategies have made gas prices skyrocket and now they want to make Michigan more dependent on foreign energy, which will increase costs even more. Enough is enough. ... See MoreSee Less
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There are valid concerns with data centers in our communities. Noise is one of the most immediate and tangible quality-of-life impacts our neighborhoods experience from data center development, and it’s one of the least regulated. My bill in the Data Center Guardrail package addresses that gap by ensuring those impacts are measured, reported and considered before construction begins. ... See MoreSee Less
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LIVE NOW: Join me and my Democratic colleagues as we introduce bills to protect ratepayers from the worst impacts of data centers. ... See MoreSee Less
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I am fighting the affordability crisis from all directions, including lowering rising energy costs through grid diversification. Michigan House Democrats are doing the work to move Michigan towards energy independence and away from reliance on foreign entities. We know security and investment in our communities start at home. ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer is officially here! What plans do you have? I want to hear from you in the comments.
Image description: Two GIFs from hypercrafty on Giphy.com. The first GIF shows three flowers centered with text reading, "Goodbye Spring." The second GIF shows a bright sun with text reading, "Summer is here!" ... See MoreSee Less
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Juneteenth is a reminder that progress takes work and time. I was honored to sponsor legislation, now a law, recognizing Juneteenth every year in our state so that we do not forget the hardships and realities of the past. But freedom isn't just about the past; it's about protecting our rights today. That's why the Michigan Voting Rights Act matters: it’s the next step in the fight to make sure every voice is heard. ... See MoreSee Less
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As we approach Juneteenth this year, I look back and have a great sense of pride that this legislation was signed into law by Gov Whitmer!Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! Governor Whitmer signed into law my Negro League Baseball Day legislation to be celebrated on May 2nd annually in the state of Michigan.
On this day let us all remember the horrific stain of slavery in the United States. Let’s also honor the legacy of June 19th by committing to continue the fight for equity and justice and reparations for all of our communities.
“Thank You” Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for joining me and Rep Aiyash for this historic bill signing in his Hamtramck district to celebrate Juneteenth at the Hamtramck Stadium, which was home of the Detroit Stars, and one of last remaining Negro League Stadiums in the country 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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