Boosting Literacy for Michigan Students
Dear Neighbor, Happy March is Reading Month! This month, I hope both you and your family take time to visit your local library and enjoy a few books together, celebrating the knowledge that you get from reading. To check out some of our talented...
Legislative Updates + Resources for Tax Season
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are enjoying the fun of a pure Michigan winter before the snow melts — even if that means from the comfort of your home. If you haven’t had a chance already, be sure to check out the showstopping Michigan athletes...
Happy Black History Month!
Dear Neighbor, Happy Black History Month! This February, I encourage you to join me in recognizing the diverse contributions and histories of African Americans in our state and nation — find some ways to celebrate in Michigan here. Our work in...
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are staying warm in this cold Michigan weather! Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling this month. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing conditions. Below,...
A Budget that Puts You First
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! As your State Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to serve you and our community at the Capitol, where I am working hard to address the challenges Michiganders are facing both in our backyard and around the...
AG Declares House Republicans’ Budget Slashing Unconstitutional
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! I hope you had the chance to enjoy some downtime over the holidays and are feeling energized for the new year ahead. Despite the unprecedented challenges we faced in 2025, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I...
Standing Up to Republicans’ Cruel Political Games
Dear Neighbor, While the year is rapidly coming to a close, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are using every moment we have to fight for Michigan kids, families, and communities. From protecting workers from the claw back of pandemic-era...
Reflecting on Progress Made for Michiganders in 2025
Dear Neighbor, I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and got the opportunity to enjoy some comfort food, quality time with loved ones, and a moment of gratitude. I’m thankful for the privilege of serving our community in the Michigan Senate —...
Fighting for Working Michiganders + Rx Kids Update
Dear Neighbor, With Michigan experiencing its first snowfall of the season and temperatures continuing to drop, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and warm. As we exit the longest government shutdown in American history, I know...
SNAP Update + New Double Up “Bonus Bucks” Available Today!
Dear Neighbor, Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work serving the people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget...
Boosting Literacy for Michigan Students
Dear Neighbor, Happy March is Reading Month! This month, I hope both you and your family take time to visit your local library and enjoy a few books together, celebrating the knowledge that you get from reading. To check out some of our talented...
Legislative Updates + Resources for Tax Season
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are enjoying the fun of a pure Michigan winter before the snow melts — even if that means from the comfort of your home. If you haven’t had a chance already, be sure to check out the showstopping Michigan athletes...
Happy Black History Month!
Dear Neighbor, Happy Black History Month! This February, I encourage you to join me in recognizing the diverse contributions and histories of African Americans in our state and nation — find some ways to celebrate in Michigan here. Our work in...
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Dear Neighbor, I hope you are staying warm in this cold Michigan weather! Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling this month. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing conditions. Below,...
AG Declares House Republicans’ Budget Slashing Unconstitutional
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! I hope you had the chance to enjoy some downtime over the holidays and are feeling energized for the new year ahead. Despite the unprecedented challenges we faced in 2025, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I...
Standing Up to Republicans’ Cruel Political Games
Dear Neighbor, While the year is rapidly coming to a close, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are using every moment we have to fight for Michigan kids, families, and communities. From protecting workers from the claw back of pandemic-era...
Reflecting on Progress Made for Michiganders in 2025
Dear Neighbor, I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and got the opportunity to enjoy some comfort food, quality time with loved ones, and a moment of gratitude. I’m thankful for the privilege of serving our community in the Michigan Senate —...
Fighting for Working Michiganders + Rx Kids Update
Dear Neighbor, With Michigan experiencing its first snowfall of the season and temperatures continuing to drop, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and warm. As we exit the longest government shutdown in American history, I know...
SNAP Update + New Double Up “Bonus Bucks” Available Today!
Dear Neighbor, Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work serving the people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget...
Continuing Free School Meals for Michigan Students
Dear Neighbor, Autumn weather is finally underway after an unusually warm September! Over in Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work advocating on your behalf. Along with securing critical investments for students, families, and...
A Budget that Puts You First
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! As your State Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to serve you and our community at the Capitol, where I am working hard to address the challenges Michiganders are facing both in our backyard and around the...
Fall 2025 Hunt & Hook
Hunters Feeding Michigan $500K secured in last year’s state budget to purchase refrigerated trailers for Hunters Feeding Michigan, which coordinates hunters, game processors, and food pantries to provide donations of nutritious venison to families...
Supporting Bright Futures – Back-to-School Legislative Update
Investing in Flint's Schools & Scholars Dear Neighbor, As your state Senator, fellow Flint resident, and proud father, I care deeply about the young people in our community and have been working hard to ensure they have every tool and...
2024 Year in Review
Dear Neighbor, As your State Senator, it has been a true honor to serve you and all District 27 residents at the Capitol, where I have been working hard alongside my colleagues to deliver solutions to the pressing issues Michiganders are facing. As...
A Guide on Michigan Elections
Dear Friend, Your voice matters. Your vote matters. My Senate Democratic colleagues and I have worked hard to make casting your ballot as accessible and easy as possible. As your state Senator, I want to inform you of your voting options ahead of...
Tax Tips Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, It continues to be an honor serving you in the State Senate. I look forward to all the great things that the people of Genesee County will do together in 2024. The new year also means tax season is upon us — this year, however,...
Tax Tips: Keep More of Your Tax Return
Dear Neighbor, It continues to be an honor serving you in the State Senate, and I look forward to all this New Year holds — the many conversations with constituents, movement on important legislation, exciting events around District 13 and more....