Yancey Encourages Whitmer to Allocate More Funds Toward Earned Income Tax Credit
LANSING, Mich., May 18, 2022 — In her efforts to [...]
Yancey Calls for Release of Transcript of Closed Door Redistricting Commission Meeting
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 23, 2021 — On Monday, Attorney General [...]
Kuppa, Yancey Applaud Senate Passage of Tampon Tax Repeal
Legislation will lift financial burden on working families LANSING, Mich., [...]
Kuppa, Yancey Successfully Pass Tampon Tax Repeal
Legislation will lift financial burden on working families LANSING, Mich., [...]
Yancey Proudly Supports Passage of Budget Including Funding for Education and Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 — The Michigan House [...]
Legislation to Repeal Tampon Tax Passes Committee
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 9, 2021 — The House Tax Policy [...]
House Tax Policy Takes Up Tampon Tax Legislation
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 31, 2021 — State Rep. Tenisha Yancey [...]
Yancey Applauds Non-repeat OWI Expungement Becoming Law
HARPER WOODS, Mich., Aug. 27, 2021 — Gov. Whitmer signed [...]
House Democrats Applaud Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed $75 Million in Funding for Safer Streets
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 18, 2021 — This week, Gov. Gretchen [...]
Yancey on Injunction Stopping Detroit’s Marijuana Licensing Program
LANSING, Mich., June 22, 2021 — Recently, a federal judge [...]
Detroit Caucus, MLBC Legislators Declare ‘Justice for All’ with Comprehensive Police Reform Package
LANSING, Mich., June 8, 2021 —State Reps. Tenisha Yancey, Detroit [...]
On 100th anniversary of Tulsa Massacre, Republicans undermine goal of reflecting on, learning from history
LANSING, Mich., June 1, 2021 — Today marks the 100th [...]
Yancey to serve on Michigan Jail Reform Advisory Council
DETROIT, Mich., April 27, 2021 — State Rep. Tenisha Yancey [...]
Detroit Caucus on Derek Chauvin Verdict
LANSING, Mich., April 20, 2021 — The jury on the Derek [...]
Yancey applauds Gov. Whitmer’s executive order to promote fair competition, protect Michigan businesses and workers’ wages
LANSING, Mich., April 15, 2021 – State Rep. Tenisha Yancey [...]
Detroit Caucus Presented Tribute to the Detroit Pepper Company
Detroit Caucus Presented Tribute to the Detroit Pepper Company DETROIT, [...]
Detroit Caucus stands in solidarity with striking Teamsters Local 337
DETROIT, Mich., March 22, 2021 — Employees of Redford’s 7-Up [...]
Yancey on the passing of Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Robert Novitke
“My heart and prayers go out to Mayor Novitke’s family [...]
Detroit Caucus: Our Schools Can’t Wait
LANSING, Mich., March 9, 2021 — The Michigan House approved supplemental [...]
Democrats continue push to improve UIA, better support Michigan workers
House Dems introduce second package of UIA legislation LANSING, Mich., [...]
Yancey: Black History should be taught as a part of American History in every K-12 school
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2021 — State Rep. Tenisha Yancey [...]
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Jail Reforms into Law
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law a bipartisan package of criminal [...]
Michigan House Democrats Detroit Caucus on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon
“Today the residents of the City of Detroit and Wayne [...]
Detroit Caucus Executive Committee on the passing of Wayne County Commissioner Jewel C. Ware
“Today we mourn the loss of Wayne County Commissioner Jewel [...]
Detroit Caucus Members Urge the Governor to Review MDOC COVID-19 Protocols as Rates of Infection Increase
The Justice Collaborative identified jails and prisons as particularly vulnerable [...]
Detroit Caucus Executive Committee Urges Detroit City Council to pass Marijuana Ordinance
“We would like to lend our support to the Detroit [...]
Yancey on Action Taken by Wayne County Board of Canvassers
“While the Board reached the correct conclusion supported by fact [...]
Detroit Caucus Announces Leadership Team for 101st Legislature
Members of the Michigan House of Representatives Detroit Caucus announced [...]
Yancey on recent gun violence in Harper Woods
HARPER WOODS, Mich., Oct. 28, 2020 — In recent weeks, [...]
Bipartisan Package Will Prevent License Suspension for Offenses Unrelated to Driving or Public Safety
LANSING, Mich., September 24, 2020, — A bipartisan legislative package [...]
House Democrats’ Bills Will Bring Justice for Victims of Unreasonable Force by Law Enforcement Officers
As underscored by recent instances of deadly use of [...]
Yancey on Passage of Return to Learning Plan
“In a time where our educators, students and their families [...]
Yancey on Disturbing Comment Made by Harper Woods Mayor
“Like many of our community members, I was gravely disappointed [...]
House Dems Introduce Legislation to Affirm Marriage Equality in Michigan
Twenty-nine Democratic representatives are introducing 54 bills (HBs 6045-6098) and [...]
Detroit Caucus Executive Committee on Water Shutoff Lawsuit
“During an unprecedented global public health crisis, access to clean, [...]
Detroit Caucus, MLBC Announce Comprehensive Package, Declare ‘Equal Justice for All
Lansing, Mich., July 8, 2020 —State Reps. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper [...]
Legislators Unveil Bipartisan Sentencing Guidelines Reform Package
Lansing, Mich., June 25, 2020 — State Reps. David LaGrand [...]
State Rep. Yancey on Republican Publicity Stunt
“By holding session today, our Republican colleagues decided to put [...]
Detroit Caucus Members on Passing of Rep. Gay-Dagnogo’s Sister Due to COVID-19 Complications
DETROIT, Apr.15, 2020 — Members of the Detroit Caucus serving [...]
Bicameral Detroit Caucus on COVID-19 Deaths in Detroit
“In the past week, our Detroit community has lost a [...]
Elder Abuse Legislation to Strengthen Protections Passes the House
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 28, 2020 — The Michigan House of [...]
Detroit legislators condemn EGLE’s U.S. Ecology Detroit North hazardous waste relicensing, expansion approval
“We stand in solidarity with the residents of Detroit and [...]
Yancey on Gov. Whitmer’s second State of the State address
“Our work in Lansing this past year to reform the [...]
Yancey on House passing bipartisan expungement reform
LANSING — A bipartisan package of legislation was passed by [...]
Yancey on continued support of UAW members on strike
HARPER WOODS — The UAW strike against General Motors has [...]
Legislators Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
LANSING — State Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods), co-chair of [...]
Yancey on passage of School Aid budget
LANSING — An updated and expanded version of the School [...]
Yancey on bipartisan package for expungement reform
DETROIT — A bipartisan group of legislators announced a plan [...]
Yancey encourages solidarity among UAW members
HARPER WOODS — With current UAW contracts set to expire [...]
Yancey on plan to expand air quality protections
DEARBORN — House Democrats unveiled a plan today to expand [...]
Yancey on Michigan’s auto insurance reform bringing some relief to drivers
LANSING — Following weeks of bipartisan negotiations, the House passed [...]
Detroit Reps Unveil Bills to End Redlining, Lower Rates
DETROIT — A coalition of Detroit representatives unveiled a package [...]
Detroit Reps Reject Plan Without Lower Auto Insurance Rates
LANSING — Republican state senators rushed through a proposal to [...]
Yancey attends Black Magic press conference
DETROIT — Today, state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) joined [...]
Legislation Removes “Tampon Tax” in Michigan
LANSING — State Reps. Brian K. Elder (D-Bay City) and [...]
Yancey responds to racist actions of Detroit Police Officer Gary Steele
DETROIT — The Detroit Police Department announced it is conducting [...]
Detroit Caucus members speak out in support of GM workers
DETROIT — Members of the Detroit Caucus attended the opening [...]
Detroit Caucus Demands Action on Michigan’s Failed Education Policies
DETROIT — Today, members of the Detroit Caucus called on [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey on Republican efforts to undercut executive office powers
LANSING — Last night, House Republicans, once again, rushed through [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey on Republican gutting of One Fair Wage and MI Time to Care Laws
LANSING — Yesterday, Legislative Republicans passed two bills, SB 1171 [...]
Detroit Dems, Fire Fighters Demand Reform of City’s Emergency Response Policy
DETROIT — Today, state representatives from Detroit joined members of [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on the Unite Here Local 24 Westin Marriott strike
DETROIT — This weekend, thousands of Unite Here union members [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on passage of One Fair Wage and MI Time to Care Ballot Initiatives
LANSING — Today, the House of Representatives voted on the [...]
Coffee Hours Canceled
Two upcoming coffee hours have been cancelled: Monday, August [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on her votes on the FY 2018-19 budget bills
LANSING — The House of Representatives voted on the Fiscal Year 2018-19 [...]
Democratic Reps Propose Air Quality Reforms
LANSING —State Reps. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), David LaGrand (D-Grand Rapids), [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on her vote against a proposal to repeal prevailing wage
LANSING — Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted on a [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on legislation that would rob Michiganders of Medicaid coverage
LANSING — Today, the House passed legislation that would rob [...]
Statement from state Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on the passage of Senate Bills 652-3
LANSING — Today, the House of Representatives voted out Senate [...]
Rep. Yancey Encourages Residents to Plan for Their Estate
LANSING — Last week, state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) held a [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on the national school walk out
LANSING — Today, students all across the country and Michigan [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on the introduction of her bill in the Progressive Women’s Caucus’ Contraceptive Access package
LANSING — Last week, the Progressive Women’s Caucus introduced a [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on the introduction of her bill in the Teachers for Michigan package:
LANSING — Today, House and Senate Democrats introduced the Teachers [...]
Detroit Caucus Stands Against Efforts to Strip City of Judgeships
LANSING — The Detroit Caucus stood in solidarity yesterday against an attempt [...]
Statement from state Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) on possible efforts to strip away benefits from retired police and firefighters:
LANSING — This week, Republican legislators are considering efforts to [...]
Yancey Takes Oath of Office
LANSING — State Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-Harper Woods) took the oath of [...]
Rep. Kuppa’s Human Trafficking Awareness Webinar Thursday, May 19
Please join State Rep. Padma Kuppa for a webinar briefing and discussion on the current state of [...]
Rep. Kuppa’s Coffee Hour Monday, May 23
Join me for an In-District Office Hour where I will be providing a legislative update and answering [...]
Rep. Anthony’s Constituent Coffee Hour Tuesday, May 24
May 24th, 8:00 - 9:30am at the Allen Neighborhood Center
Rep. Hertel’s First Friday Mornings
Time: 10 - 11am Where: Senior Activity Center 20100 Stephens St. Clair Shores 48080
Rep. Haadsma’s Coffee Hour First Saturday of the Month 9-11 AM
First Saturday of the month from 9-11 at Mr. Don's in Battle Creek
Rep. Hertel’s First Saturday
Time: 11 - noon Where: Eos Cafe & Coffee House 30625 Jefferson Ave. St. Clair Shores 48082
Rep. Haadsma’s Coffee Hour First Saturday of the Month 1-2:30 PM
1-2:30 PM at Stirling Books and Brew in Albion
Rep. Pohutsky’s First Sunday of the Month Coffee Hour
Our coffee hours are always held on the first Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 3:00pm [...]
Rep. Pohutsky’s Third Monday of the Month Coffee Hour
Our coffee hours are always held on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm [...]
Rep. Pohutsky’s Virtual Coffee Hour Tuesday, June 21
Tuesday, June 21st from 6:30-7:30 pm on Facebook Live.