Dear Friends and Neighbors,  I’m delighted to introduce a special edition of our e-newsletter, focusing on an issue that holds profound significance for me: education. It's crucial that our schools in Genesee County reflect the rich history and...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,   I hope this message finds you well. As we delve into another edition of our e-news, I'm thrilled to share some remarkable stories from District 27, legislative updates and upcoming events that are shaping our community...

Dear Neighbors,  With summer officially over and the cool autumn air arriving, the Michigan Legislature has returned to Lansing for the fall session. I look forward to working with my colleagues over the coming months to deliver solutions to lower...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  I hope this message finds you all doing well. It's a pleasure to connect with you through this e-newsletter once again. As your State Senator, I'm excited to bring you the latest news, updates and insights from our...

Friends, For the past several weeks, I have been working in-district — celebrating many major accomplishments along the way. One of them was a funding announcement for Rx Kids, an initiative to improve health and dismantle poverty for children...

Friends,  These past two weeks have been busy with legislation and news billowing in from every corner of our district. From financial wins and mental health/healthcare aid, to two of my bills being signed into law by the Governor — it is a happy...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Friday, July 14. These events are a great way to share your questions and ideas with me while also receiving a firsthand update on what my colleagues and I have...

Friends,  Last week, my colleagues and I passed a strong, bipartisan 2024 state budget that focuses on addressing the needs of residents. This budget funds what our communities want and our residents need to continue improving their lives, creating...

Friends, This week, my colleagues and I passed Senate Bill 31, my bill to require that all kids in Michigan are screened for lead exposure regardless of their health insurance coverage. We know early childhood exposure to lead has been a major...

Friends, Last week, my colleagues and I passed the Senate’s state budget proposal, including the General Government budget bill, Senate Bill 189, and budget bills for the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Dept. of...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  I hope this message finds you all doing well. It's a pleasure to connect with you through this e-newsletter once again. As your State Senator, I'm excited to bring you the latest news, updates and insights from our...

Friends, For the past several weeks, I have been working in-district — celebrating many major accomplishments along the way. One of them was a funding announcement for Rx Kids, an initiative to improve health and dismantle poverty for children...

Friends,  These past two weeks have been busy with legislation and news billowing in from every corner of our district. From financial wins and mental health/healthcare aid, to two of my bills being signed into law by the Governor — it is a happy...

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Friday, July 14. These events are a great way to share your questions and ideas with me while also receiving a firsthand update on what my colleagues and I have...

Friends,  Last week, my colleagues and I passed a strong, bipartisan 2024 state budget that focuses on addressing the needs of residents. This budget funds what our communities want and our residents need to continue improving their lives, creating...

Friends, This week, my colleagues and I passed Senate Bill 31, my bill to require that all kids in Michigan are screened for lead exposure regardless of their health insurance coverage. We know early childhood exposure to lead has been a major...

Friends, Last week, my colleagues and I passed the Senate’s state budget proposal, including the General Government budget bill, Senate Bill 189, and budget bills for the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Dept. of...

Michigan Senate Passes Filter First Legislation to Ensure All Kids Have Safe Drinking Water at School & at Child Care Centers On April 20, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Bills 88 and 89, the Filter First legislation, which would...

Dear neighbors, I hope you and your families had a fantastic spring break and have been enjoying the warm spring weather! For the past two weeks, the legislature has been on break, allowing myself and my colleagues to return their attention to...

Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter reaches you and your family safe and healthy. Below are legislative updates from Lansing, as well as other pertinent information and resources. As always, it’s an honor serving as your State Senator in Lansing....