Dear Neighbor,   As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous holiday filled with laughter, great food, and *hopefully* a Lions win against the Chicago Bears.    This time of year is a...

Dear Neighbor,  Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the highest form of service.  This past Veterans Day, I reflected on the service of my grandfather, Jack...

Dear Neighbor,   The 2024 Election is here! Voting is one of our most fundamental rights in a functioning democracy. From local school board and city council races to state and federal races, your voice and your vote matter.   Michigan has...

Dear Neighbor,   It’s been another busy few weeks up in Lansing! In addition to the Senate moving legislation through the committee process, Gov. Whitmer’s pen has been hard at work signing over a dozen bills into law, including my legislation that...

Dear Neighbor,   After the Lions’ exciting victory on Sunday, it looks like we have another great fall ahead of us! Even if you’re not a fan of football, I hope you are still enjoying the season and embracing all that it has to offer — whether...

  Dear Neighbor,   With the cool autumn air officially here, my colleagues and I have returned to Lansing after a summer full of community connections, events, and celebrations. Back at the Capitol, we’ve hit the ground running to advance...

Dear Neighbor,   Labor Day has now come and gone, bringing with it the end of another beautiful summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into a new year of classes, I wish you and your family a great year full...

Dear Neighbor,   It is hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is almost here for many students across our community. While this may be a busy time for families with back-to-school shopping, the start of new school...

Dear Neighbor,  Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed our state budget for the 2025 fiscal year! This budget is more than just numbers on a page; it’s a representation of our commitment to building up Michiganders and the communities we call...

Dear Neighbor,   As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous holiday filled with laughter, great food, and *hopefully* a Lions win against the Chicago Bears.    This time of year is a...

Dear Neighbor,  Every year on November 11, Americans come together to express profound gratitude for those who honored our country through the highest form of service.  This past Veterans Day, I reflected on the service of my grandfather, Jack...

Dear Neighbor,   The 2024 Election is here! Voting is one of our most fundamental rights in a functioning democracy. From local school board and city council races to state and federal races, your voice and your vote matter.   Michigan has...

Dear Neighbor,   It’s been another busy few weeks up in Lansing! In addition to the Senate moving legislation through the committee process, Gov. Whitmer’s pen has been hard at work signing over a dozen bills into law, including my legislation that...

Dear Neighbor,   After the Lions’ exciting victory on Sunday, it looks like we have another great fall ahead of us! Even if you’re not a fan of football, I hope you are still enjoying the season and embracing all that it has to offer — whether...

  Dear Neighbor,   With the cool autumn air officially here, my colleagues and I have returned to Lansing after a summer full of community connections, events, and celebrations. Back at the Capitol, we’ve hit the ground running to advance...

Dear Neighbor,   Labor Day has now come and gone, bringing with it the end of another beautiful summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into a new year of classes, I wish you and your family a great year full...

Dear Neighbor,   It is hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is almost here for many students across our community. While this may be a busy time for families with back-to-school shopping, the start of new school...

Dear Neighbor,  Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed our state budget for the 2025 fiscal year! This budget is more than just numbers on a page; it’s a representation of our commitment to building up Michiganders and the communities we call...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with family and friends! In between the barbecues, lake days, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is a great time to be thankful for the freedoms and opportunities we hold...