Dear Neighbor,  February was Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate contributions and achievements of African Americans both in the Senate and our communities.  To start our commemoration of Black History Month, I was honored to...

Dear Neighbor,  I was honored to attend Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s sixth annual State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24. Her celebration of key legislation passed by the House and Senate and signed into law in 2023 made me proud of the...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are enjoying the new year! In 2023, the Senate Majority worked hard to make life more prosperous and more fair for the people of Michigan. As 2024 begins and our state legislature returns...

Hello Neighbors,   What a difference a year makes! With over a thousand bills introduced in both chambers of the legislature — and more than 230 signed into law by the Governor — our first year in the majority in Lansing has made a huge impact. In...

Hello Neighbors,   As you may know, the legislature has adjourned for the year. By passing so much groundbreaking legislation that reflects the values of our Majority and the priorities of the people, 2023 will be remembered as a remarkably...

Hello Neighbors, Domestic violence impacts many Michiganders — especially vulnerable populations such as women and children. In fact, access to a firearm makes it five times more likely an abusive partner will kill their female victim. Moreover, up...

Hello Neighbors, In 2019, reforms to Michigan’s auto no-fault laws were passed. In the wake of these changes, some people who survived catastrophic auto accidents, and who rely on ongoing medical care in the wake of those accidents, have been left...

Hello neighbors,  Exciting news: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is one step closer to helping communities in our district and throughout Michigan fight the rising costs of medicine. It is already challenging enough to deal with a...

Last week, I voted yes on an important piece of legislation that is now on its way to being signed by the Governor. Children exposed to lead face immense challenges, but Senate Bill 31and House Bill 4200 will work to ensure that each child can be...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are enjoying the new year! In 2023, the Senate Majority worked hard to make life more prosperous and more fair for the people of Michigan. As 2024 begins and our state legislature returns...

Hello Neighbors,   What a difference a year makes! With over a thousand bills introduced in both chambers of the legislature — and more than 230 signed into law by the Governor — our first year in the majority in Lansing has made a huge impact. In...

Hello Neighbors,   As you may know, the legislature has adjourned for the year. By passing so much groundbreaking legislation that reflects the values of our Majority and the priorities of the people, 2023 will be remembered as a remarkably...

Hello Neighbors, Domestic violence impacts many Michiganders — especially vulnerable populations such as women and children. In fact, access to a firearm makes it five times more likely an abusive partner will kill their female victim. Moreover, up...

Hello Neighbors, In 2019, reforms to Michigan’s auto no-fault laws were passed. In the wake of these changes, some people who survived catastrophic auto accidents, and who rely on ongoing medical care in the wake of those accidents, have been left...

Hello neighbors,  Exciting news: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is one step closer to helping communities in our district and throughout Michigan fight the rising costs of medicine. It is already challenging enough to deal with a...

Last week, I voted yes on an important piece of legislation that is now on its way to being signed by the Governor. Children exposed to lead face immense challenges, but Senate Bill 31and House Bill 4200 will work to ensure that each child can be...

Hello neighbors,   The end of summer means the start of legislative session, and I could not be more honored to be in Lansing to represent the needs of everyone in our community. In just the first half of this year alone, we expanded civil rights,...

Hello Neighbors, There is a lot to cover in this newsletter, but first things first: I know recent storm damage may have impacted you or someone you know, and resources from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) may be helpful...

Hello Neighbors,   It's official! The Michigan Senate Democrats, leading the Legislature for the first time in 40 years, have passed a historic, bipartisan state budget that truly puts the hardworking people of Michigan first. House Bill 4437...