March is Reading Month!

March is Reading Month!

Dear Neighbor,  Happy March is Reading Month! As the father of two young boys, I know how important it is to get students excited about reading at a young age. From boosting imagination and creativity to improving language development, comprehension skills and more —...
Community Connections and Investments

Community Connections and Investments

Dear Neighbor,  While our team has been busy in Lansing with budget negotiations beginning and committee schedules ramping up, there’s much happening across our lakeshore district as well. From town halls and coffee hours to community celebrations — it’s always a...
Legislative Update: Teddy’s Law, 2024 Priorities and More!

Legislative Update: Teddy’s Law, 2024 Priorities and More!

Dear Neighbor,  We have officially made it through the longest month of the year, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have a little more sunlight each day. I hope you and your family are enjoying the longer days and are keeping warm as we wait for spring to arrive.  ...
District Update & Winter Weather Resources

District Update & Winter Weather Resources

Dear Neighbor,  With Michigan’s winter weather finally upon us, I hope you are staying warm and staying safe. Even with the snow, I’ve been enjoying spending time connecting with constituents and discussing what they would like to see the Senate accomplish in 2024....
Kicking Off the 2024 Legislative Session

Kicking Off the 2024 Legislative Session

Dear Neighbor,  Happy New Year! One year ago today, I was sworn into the Michigan Senate. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and we’ve made great strides to find solutions and deliver results for District 12 — from empowering workers and supporting small businesses to...
A Look Back on a Year of Community Connections 

A Look Back on a Year of Community Connections 

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you had a joyous holiday season surrounded by friends and family.   With the new year rapidly approaching, I have been taking time to look back and reflect on my first year in the State Senate. In only 12 months, we were able to make significant...