Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are enjoying the start of the fall season.  As Senate Democrats continue to make strides on our ambitious agenda — achieving tangible outcomes for Michiganders — I am excited to share updates on key legislation and...

Dear Friends,  This Monday, October 23, 2023, I will be hosting a coffee hour to discuss district updates and legislative priorities for the residents in our district!   These coffee hours are a great way for me to connect with you and share...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are enjoying the start of the fall season.  As the Senate works through a robust agenda — delivering results for Michiganders to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, promote health and well-being, invest in our...

Dear Neighbor,  With summer officially over and the cool autumn air arriving, I wanted to provide an update about the recent happenings in Lansing and the Mid-Michigan region. As this legislative session progresses, I look forward to working with...

Dear Friends, In June, the state Legislature passed a transformational budget for the 2024 fiscal year that puts our people first and reflects the needs and interests of Michiganders. Included in this historic “Budget for the People” are...

Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. This special e-news edition will be majorly focused on providing you with severe weather resources. Last week’s storms were devastating to communities across District...

Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. In this edition of our FY 2024 ‘Budget for the People’ eNews series, we will take a closer look at the general government state budget for fiscal year 2024. There were two main...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. In the first edition of our FY 2024 ‘Budget for the People’ e-newsletter series, we will take a closer look at education funding. I’m proud to share details about these...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. My colleagues and I have had an extremely productive past few weeks at the State Capitol, including the passage of the FY 2024 budget.    Be sure to check out our upcoming...

Celebrating JuneteenthToday, we celebrate Juneteenth - the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are enjoying the start of the fall season.  As the Senate works through a robust agenda — delivering results for Michiganders to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, promote health and well-being, invest in our...

Dear Neighbor,  With summer officially over and the cool autumn air arriving, I wanted to provide an update about the recent happenings in Lansing and the Mid-Michigan region. As this legislative session progresses, I look forward to working with...

Dear Friends, In June, the state Legislature passed a transformational budget for the 2024 fiscal year that puts our people first and reflects the needs and interests of Michiganders. Included in this historic “Budget for the People” are...

Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. This special e-news edition will be majorly focused on providing you with severe weather resources. Last week’s storms were devastating to communities across District...

Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. In this edition of our FY 2024 ‘Budget for the People’ eNews series, we will take a closer look at the general government state budget for fiscal year 2024. There were two main...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. In the first edition of our FY 2024 ‘Budget for the People’ e-newsletter series, we will take a closer look at education funding. I’m proud to share details about these...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. My colleagues and I have had an extremely productive past few weeks at the State Capitol, including the passage of the FY 2024 budget.    Be sure to check out our upcoming...

Celebrating JuneteenthToday, we celebrate Juneteenth - the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. It’s been a busy time in the Michigan Senate as we work to pass meaningful policy and finalize the state budget. I am excited to share some of the most pertinent legislative and...

Dear Neighbors,  I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation event next Friday. I will be joined by Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson to share updates and answer questions. This event is a great opportunity to share your ideas...