Building Up Michigan: Passing the 2025 State Budget 

Building Up Michigan: Passing the 2025 State Budget 

Dear Neighbors,     As the Senate Appropriations Chair, my role is to oversee and lead the creation of the state budget. Last year, I ensured our Budget for the People — the first crafted by Democrats in nearly 40 years — reflected the priorities of all Michiganders,...
Senate District 21 Updates 

Senate District 21 Updates 

 Dear Friend,  The weather is getting warmer, bringing about seasonal change as well as many legislative wins! Currently, we’re in an exciting moment with our budget process, continuing the transformative investments of the previous year and taking an innovative...
‘Building Up Michigan’ Budget e-Newsletter

‘Building Up Michigan’ Budget e-Newsletter

Dear Friend,  I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. Welcome to our Fiscal Year 2025 ‘Building Up Michigan’ Budget e-newsletter series. In this special edition of my e-newsletter, we will take a closer look at the 2025 state budget we are building to...
Don’t Forget to Fill Out Your FAFSA!

Don’t Forget to Fill Out Your FAFSA!

Dear Friends,   It’s that time of the year again — FAFSA submission time!  Improving college affordability and access has been a passion of mine for my entire career. As Deputy Director of the Michigan College Access Network, I worked closely with school...
Capitol and Community Update

Capitol and Community Update

Dear Friend, The first day of spring is right around the corner! Also, budget season is well underway, which is an exciting and busy time for me and my team as we work to develop the state budget and lead the appropriations process in the Senate. Recently, we met with...