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 [...]
