by jlindsay | Oct 4, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, I’m writing to share good news: Michigan’s full state budget has officially passed. While this year’s process was filled with uncertainty, we now have a bipartisan agreement in place that ensures a stable and balanced budget for the new fiscal year....
by rstarbowski | Sep 16, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, If you stay in touch with my team and me, you know I like to keep folks informed about what’s going on in the budget process. As Appropriations Chair, I am the principal negotiator for the state Senate in our budget negotiations. And let me just say —...
by rstarbowski | Aug 29, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, While it feels as if the summer just started, August is almost over, and the first day of school is here for many students across our community. As we get ready to welcome a new season and a new academic year, I hope you and your family make the most of...
by rstarbowski | Jul 12, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, Summer is officially underway, but things have not slowed down here in the Capitol. From negotiating a budget that puts your needs first to fighting against dangerous cuts coming from Washington DC, please know that I am always in your corner working on...
by jlindsay | May 27, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, Earlier this month, my colleagues and I passed the Senate recommendations for Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget — a responsible, forward-looking financial plan that reflects the values and priorities of people and communities across the state....
by jlindsay | May 10, 2025 | Email
Dear Neighbor, It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the halfway point of 2025. As Senate Appropriations Chair — the Senate’s lead budget negotiator — I’ve been hard at work shaping our state’s budget priorities. In this edition of my e-newsletter, along...
