Dear Friend,   I hope you are staying warm in this cold Michigan weather! Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling this month. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing conditions. Below, you’ll...

Dear Friend, Thanks to those of you who stood with us to combat the horrific budget cuts made by Speaker Matt Hall and Michigan House Republicans back in December. More specifically, the $645 million in bipartisan, already agreed upon funding that...

Dear Friend,   I hope this message finds you well during this joyous holiday season! As we close out another year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our Mid-Michigan community. I’m incredibly thankful to serve and represent you...

Dear Friend,   I know the headlines lately have raised a lot of questions about what’s next and what it means for our communities. While there aren’t easy answers right now, I want you to know my focus remains on the priorities that matter most — a...

Dear Neighbor,   From crumbling roads and aging bridges to a lack of affordable housing and reliable public transit, it’s clear Michigan’s infrastructure has been in serious need of attention. That’s why I’m proud to share this version of our...

Dear Neighbor,   Affordable, accessible healthcare has always been one of the most important priorities for residents here in Mid-Michigan. I’m proud to say that as Senate Appropriations Chair, my colleagues and I crafted and passed a budget that...

Dear Neighbor,    As Senate Appropriations Chair, I’m honored to serve as the principal budget negotiator in the state Senate. This responsibility allows me to champion an equitable, student-focused education budget that serves kids throughout the...

Dear Friend,  With the federal government locked in the second-longest shutdown in American history, the effects on you and your loved ones may continue to grow. I understand the uncertainty and anxiety this brings for so many, but please know that...

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...

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...

Dear Friend,   I hope you are staying warm in this cold Michigan weather! Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling this month. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing conditions. Below, you’ll...

Dear Friend, Thanks to those of you who stood with us to combat the horrific budget cuts made by Speaker Matt Hall and Michigan House Republicans back in December. More specifically, the $645 million in bipartisan, already agreed upon funding that...

Dear Friend,   I hope this message finds you well during this joyous holiday season! As we close out another year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our Mid-Michigan community. I’m incredibly thankful to serve and represent you...

Dear Friend,   I know the headlines lately have raised a lot of questions about what’s next and what it means for our communities. While there aren’t easy answers right now, I want you to know my focus remains on the priorities that matter most — a...

Dear Neighbor,   From crumbling roads and aging bridges to a lack of affordable housing and reliable public transit, it’s clear Michigan’s infrastructure has been in serious need of attention. That’s why I’m proud to share this version of our...

Dear Neighbor,   Affordable, accessible healthcare has always been one of the most important priorities for residents here in Mid-Michigan. I’m proud to say that as Senate Appropriations Chair, my colleagues and I crafted and passed a budget that...

Dear Neighbor,    As Senate Appropriations Chair, I’m honored to serve as the principal budget negotiator in the state Senate. This responsibility allows me to champion an equitable, student-focused education budget that serves kids throughout the...

Dear Friend,  With the federal government locked in the second-longest shutdown in American history, the effects on you and your loved ones may continue to grow. I understand the uncertainty and anxiety this brings for so many, but please know that...

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...

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...