Hello Neighbors, I spent Veterans Day at the wreath-laying ceremony at the new Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. This was a beautiful and solemn occasion where I had the opportunity to show my appreciation and respect for those who have… Read More
October 15, 2021 Hello Neighbors, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the beauty of fall in Michigan, and especially in our district, as the leaves change color, and the weather is more amenable to outdoor activities. In this issue,… Read More
October 1, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Last week, the Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget, making historic investments in the areas Michiganders care about most and the issues we’ve been fighting for. In this week’s issue, I will highlight some of the details… Read More
August 6, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta variant, the CDC has updated their COVID-19 guidelines for vaccinated individuals. Individuals who are fully vaccinated should wear a mask indoors if in an area of substantial or… Read More
July 23, 2021 Hello Neighbors, As we turn the calendar toward August, I can’t help but think about the herculean effort people — parents, teachers, administrators and more — have put in during the pandemic to ensure our students don’t miss a beat. This… Read More
June 25, 2021 Hello Neighbors, The effects of the pandemic have touched us all in some way, but the more we learn, it’s becoming clearer this burden has not been carried equally. Issues such as affordable and safe childcare, flexible work schedules, attainable and… Read More
June 11, 2021 Hello Neighbors, The coming weeks will bring a flurry of legislative activity as we near the final stages of budget negotiations, and I will hopefully soon have more to share with you on that. In this issue, I’ve included a short… Read More
May 28, 2021 Hello Neighbors, For some of us, our everyday lives are returning to normal. While that can be a relief, for others this can also be a very stressful time, igniting feelings of anxiety, trauma, and depression. So,… Read More
May 14, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Great news! Michigan reached its first milestone of the “MI Vacc to Normal” plan in that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, enabling in-person work to… Read More
April 16, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Throughout the pandemic, we have heard a lot about the impact COVID-19 has had on our economy. But in this issue, I’d like to draw attention to the importance of what we call the “caring economy,” and… Read More
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