by alshaw | Apr 11, 2022 | Newsletter
Dear Neighbor,The pandemic has put a spotlight on many of the shortcomings of our health care system, and especially the need to address its disparities related to accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. These are issues close to my heart as a legislator as...
by alshaw | Aug 10, 2021 | Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, As we begin fall and a season of reflection, I want to take a moment to update you on some work my staff and I have been doing on behalf of our community at the State Capitol. We have worked hard to deliver vital resources and key policy initiatives...
by alshaw | Aug 2, 2021 | Newsletter
Friends, The start of the new school year brings with it a range of emotions, including hope that this school will be better than the last, anxiety about staying healthy and safe, and excitement about what’s to come. There is no doubt that the previous school year was...
by alshaw | Jul 21, 2021 | Newsletter
Government of the people, by the people, for the people.As your State Senator, I’m proud to represent you and more than 280,000 people across nine cities, villages and townships here in Kent County. I fundamentally believe our government is only as effective as the...
by alshaw | Aug 31, 2020 | Newsletter
Dear Neighbor,At the beginning of every session of the legislature, we recite the pledge of allegiance, ending with the words, “… with liberty and justice for all.” While I’ve always recognized these as ideals toward which we strive as a nation, this year it is...
by alshaw | Aug 31, 2020 | Newsletter
Dear Neighbor,As the sun begins to set on another beautiful Michigan summer, I want to take a moment to update you on some of the work being done by the Legislature before heading into the fall. In this newsletter, you will find updates on the state budget, important...
