[YOU’RE INVITED] Town Hall on Flooding

  Friends,  I am hosting an in-person, outdoor town hall on Thursday, April 21 to share resources regarding the flooding events from last summer.    Join me, Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit), and City Councilmember LaTisha Johnson, along with other special guests to...

Senate District 1 Updates

  Friends, It has been a whirlwind of activity since my last update. The legislature recently passed a $4.8 billion supplemental funding bill that invests more than $1 billion in clean water and infrastructure and provides millions more to help folks stay in...

Senate District 1 Updates

  Friends, The war in Ukraine is extremely troubling. Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to the people of Ukraine, members of our community who have immigrated from the Ukraine or who may have family there, and those who are working to protect the...

Senate District 1 New Year & Updates

Friends,  As the winter weather really kicks in, I hope you are staying safe and staying warm. We have been keeping busy since the onset of the new year in the legislature — you can read more about what I’ve been up to in the legislative updates section of this...

Senate District 1 Update

  Legislative Updates Housing Justice Earlier this month, along with three Senate colleagues, I introduced a bill package addressing housing justice issues. For years, Michigan residents have been suffering due to inflating rents and eviction notices, and while...

Senate District 1 Update

October 11, 2021 Friends,   I am writing to share legislative updates, resources from several agencies, and announce two upcoming events. I have a virtual coffee hour on October 15 and a criminal justice forum on October 22 in Detroit. In addition, I hope...