District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
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 —...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Like I’m sure many of you are feeling, it’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the year. With all the chaos and confusion that the federal administration has brought to our doorsteps — including with the now-ended longest...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I remain hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy Spooky Season! 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 communities in the 2026 state budget agreement...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, After months of fighting for a fiscally responsible state budget, I’m excited to announce that we finally got the job done and successfully passed a budget that invests in our community and communities around Michigan! This...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, With the first official day of fall already behind us, the season of fall foliage, pumpkin patches, and cider mills is finally here in the Mitten State — and if the Legislature is unable to send a full budget to the governor by...
District 1 Legislative & Community Update
Dear Neighbor, As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider mills and pumpkin patches to scenic hiking trails and bountiful state...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Wishing you a happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and fun-filled long weekend with family and friends. While it feels as if the summer just started, August is almost over and the first day of school is here for many...
Supporting Bright Futures Back-To-School Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, It’s an honor to serve as your state Senator. I am committed to the well-being and success of the kids and parents in our community and have been working hard to provide support and opportunities for you and your family. An...
Resources for Thriving Seniors
Dear Neighbor, Seniors like you have spent decades contributing to the fabric of our community. For that, you deserve a secure retirement. While Washington and the Trump administration deliver chaos as they work to cut crucial programs like...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
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 —...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Like I’m sure many of you are feeling, it’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the year. With all the chaos and confusion that the federal administration has brought to our doorsteps — including with the now-ended longest...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I remain hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy Spooky Season! 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 communities in the 2026 state budget agreement...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, After months of fighting for a fiscally responsible state budget, I’m excited to announce that we finally got the job done and successfully passed a budget that invests in our community and communities around Michigan! This...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, With the first official day of fall already behind us, the season of fall foliage, pumpkin patches, and cider mills is finally here in the Mitten State — and if the Legislature is unable to send a full budget to the governor by...
District 1 Legislative & Community Update
Dear Neighbor, As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider mills and pumpkin patches to scenic hiking trails and bountiful state...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, Wishing you a happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and fun-filled long weekend with family and friends. While it feels as if the summer just started, August is almost over and the first day of school is here for many...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, With August well underway and the beginning of a new school year approaching, I hope you’re soaking in the remainder of summertime here in our beautiful state. Whether you’re preparing little ones for their first day of school,...
District 1 Legislative & Community Updates
Dear Neighbor, This week marks the end of July and the beginning of August, so it’s time to go outdoors and enjoy what remains of summer before the back-to-school season is in full swing! Meanwhile, my team and I have been hard at work serving...
Supporting Bright Futures Back-To-School Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, It’s an honor to serve as your state Senator. I am committed to the well-being and success of the kids and parents in our community and have been working hard to provide support and opportunities for you and your family. An...
Resources for Thriving Seniors
Dear Neighbor, Seniors like you have spent decades contributing to the fabric of our community. For that, you deserve a secure retirement. While Washington and the Trump administration deliver chaos as they work to cut crucial programs like...
2024 Year in Review
Dear Neighbor, With the 102nd Legislature concluded, I’m proud to share the progress we’ve made for Michigan in 2024. The Senate #MajorityForThePeople has passed transformative legislation to lower costs for you, deliver universal free school meals...
Investing in Our Children – Working for Every Student, Every Family
Dear Neighbor, As your state Senator and a proud parent, I know the importance of making sure Michigan’s children receive the best education possible. Receiving additional support in the classroom or having access to programs that make getting a...
Senior Newsletter
Dear Friend, From Marquette to the Motor City, Michigan seniors have contributed to the vitality of this state in invaluable ways. For decades, they have brought families to our neighborhoods, business to our storefronts and talent to our...
Tax Tips Newsletter
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 1 and more. The...
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 1 and more. The...
Childcare & Senior Programs | Family & Educational Resources
Dear Friends, It’s an honor to serve and represent you in the Michigan Senate. These past few years have challenged us in inconceivable ways, but with support from our friends, families, and neighbors, we have been able to get through it together....
Summer in Pure Michigan
Dear Neighbors, With the promise of warm weather just around the corner, I know many of us are looking forward to being able to enjoy the outdoors, including a variety of events, festivals, and outdoor recreational activities in our communities and...
Senator Erika Geiss on Tax Tips
Dear Neighbor, Now that the holiday season is behind us and it’s a new year, it’s time to begin to turn our attention to tax time. As with the previous tax season, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this tax season may present some new and...