Dear Neighbor,   While the year is rapidly ending, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are using every moment we have to fight for you and our communities. From protecting workers from the claw back of pandemic-era unemployment benefits to...

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 —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...