Dear Neighbor,  In Lansing, we’re hard at work advancing policy legislation and developing the best budget possible for Michigan residents for 2024-25.   This e-newsletter will inform you of all the exciting things happening in the Legislature and...

Dear Neighbor,  I am deeply upset by the damage yesterday’s storm caused within Kalamazoo County and West Michigan. My heart goes out to everyone who was affected. I appreciate the swift work of our first responders, volunteers, and neighbors to...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Monday, March 18. 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...

Dear Neighbor:   March is Reading Month!   Whether it be a hardback, paperback, e-book or audiobook, this month is the perfect time to get started on your TBR (to be read) list 📚  With the legislative year underway, the Senate is busy with...

Dear Neighbor:   I hope you are staying safe and warm this winter. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice and pay attention to changing weather conditions.  As...

Dear Neighbor, I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Tuesday, December 19. 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...

Dear Neighbor: It is truly an honor to serve as your state Senator. As 2023 concludes, I want to inform you about the work and progress I’ve been a part of over the past year. It has been a historically productive and impactful time for Michigan...

Dear Friend, Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It’s an honor serving Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County as your Michigan State Senator. Featured in this newsletter: Senate Priorities New WMU Student Center Visit MPSC...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming virtual Coffee & Conversation this Tuesday, July 18. 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...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Monday, March 18. 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...

Dear Neighbor:   March is Reading Month!   Whether it be a hardback, paperback, e-book or audiobook, this month is the perfect time to get started on your TBR (to be read) list 📚  With the legislative year underway, the Senate is busy with...

Dear Neighbor:   I hope you are staying safe and warm this winter. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice and pay attention to changing weather conditions.  As...

Dear Neighbor, I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Coffee & Conversation this Tuesday, December 19. 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...

Dear Neighbor: It is truly an honor to serve as your state Senator. As 2023 concludes, I want to inform you about the work and progress I’ve been a part of over the past year. It has been a historically productive and impactful time for Michigan...

Dear Friend, Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It’s an honor serving Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County as your Michigan State Senator. Featured in this newsletter: Senate Priorities New WMU Student Center Visit MPSC...

Dear Neighbor,  I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming virtual Coffee & Conversation this Tuesday, July 18. 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...

Dear Friend,  Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It’s an honor to serve as your State Senator and represent Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County.    Featured in this newsletter:  FY 2023-24 Budget Passage and Highlights ...

Dear Friend, Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It’s an honor serving Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County as your Michigan State Senator.    Featured in this newsletter:  Tax Relief Highlights  Gun Safety Legislation  ...

Dear Friend, Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It’s an honor serving Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County as your Michigan State Senator.    Featured in this newsletter:  Second Term Swearing In  Committee Assignments ...