Dear Neighbor, The official start of summer kicked off last week, bringing extreme temperatures and severe weather with it. Be sure to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community during this heatwave — and especially during this time...

Dear Neighbor, I hope you're soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm weather as we wrap up the final weeks of spring. I hope you're all as excited as I am for the fun summer activites our great state has to offer. As we celebrate Pride this...

Dear Neighbor, Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion comes from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...

Dear Neighbor,    Between severe weather events hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making folks, me included, feel uncertain and anxious about the road...

Dear Neighbor,      While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. Be sure to stay well informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events...

Dear Neighbor,      Spring has sprung here in Michigan! I hope you are having a great start to the season and enjoying everything the warmer weather brings to our state. As we transition into spring, I encourage you to take advantage of the longer...

Dear Neighbor, Happy Women’s History Month. This March, join me in recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the bold, brave women who have paved the way for progress here in Michigan and nationwide. I’m proud to be a part of...

Dear Neighbor,      Michigan’s infamous winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay...

Dear Neighbor,     Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.  It was an exciting, productive year for us in the Senate, and we’re proud of all that we accomplished...

Dear Neighbor,    Between severe weather events hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making folks, me included, feel uncertain and anxious about the road...

Dear Neighbor,      While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. Be sure to stay well informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events...

Dear Neighbor,      Spring has sprung here in Michigan! I hope you are having a great start to the season and enjoying everything the warmer weather brings to our state. As we transition into spring, I encourage you to take advantage of the longer...

Dear Neighbor, Happy Women’s History Month. This March, join me in recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the bold, brave women who have paved the way for progress here in Michigan and nationwide. I’m proud to be a part of...

Dear Neighbor,      Michigan’s infamous winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay...

Dear Neighbor,     Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.  It was an exciting, productive year for us in the Senate, and we’re proud of all that we accomplished...

Dear Neighbor,   From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in...

Dear Neighbor,    As the leaves continue to fall, our legislative schedule is ramping up. In Lansing, our team has been hard at work delivering solutions to the everyday issues facing families across our state. In recent weeks, we have advanced...

Dear Neighbor,      Labor Day has now come and gone, and so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As we approach the beginning of autumn, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer as the leaves begin to change....

Dear Neighbor,     This week marks the end of July and the beginning of August, so it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the last few weeks of summer before the back-to-school season is in full swing!  Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her stamp...