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Voter’s Guide

Voter’s Guide

It’s an election year — and a big one at that! This year, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for a number of officials and initiatives, including President of the United States, United States Senate, Congress, State House, and a number of local...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

With August right around the corner, I hope you are soaking in all that summertime in Michigan has to offer. Grab a coffee or cold beverage and read on to learn about what we have been working on in Lansing.   As always, if you or someone you know...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope that many of you were able to spend quality time with friends and family for the July 4th holiday weekend.  I have spent some of that time reflecting on the 2025 State Budget that the Senate worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to recently...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Last Thursday marked the official start to summer — and with that came extreme temperatures that have fortunately tapered off.  After long hours this week, we finalized negotiations with the House of Representatives before sending the budget to the...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day with loved ones to honor and remember the brave heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The Michigan Senate and the House are continuing to work on the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that...

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May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

Dear Neighbor, In the month of May, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.  Our team is keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities,...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,  April offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's heading down to the NFL Draft weekend in Detroit, a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike through the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard,...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits this April. Remember, the deadline to file state and federal taxes is this Monday, April 15. I have my tax tips listed below, but if you have questions about...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state.   This week, we are shining a light on government transparency during Sunshine Week, March 10-16. Find out more about that and other...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

There has been a lot happening in Lansing and our district lately! The Michigan presidential primary took place on Tuesday, February 27 and several important pieces of legislation took effect over the last two weeks — including new gun violence...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

With August right around the corner, I hope you are soaking in all that summertime in Michigan has to offer. Grab a coffee or cold beverage and read on to learn about what we have been working on in Lansing.   As always, if you or someone you know...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope that many of you were able to spend quality time with friends and family for the July 4th holiday weekend.  I have spent some of that time reflecting on the 2025 State Budget that the Senate worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to recently...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Last Thursday marked the official start to summer — and with that came extreme temperatures that have fortunately tapered off.  After long hours this week, we finalized negotiations with the House of Representatives before sending the budget to the...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day with loved ones to honor and remember the brave heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The Michigan Senate and the House are continuing to work on the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that...

read more
May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

Dear Neighbor, In the month of May, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.  Our team is keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities,...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,  April offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's heading down to the NFL Draft weekend in Detroit, a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike through the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard,...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits this April. Remember, the deadline to file state and federal taxes is this Monday, April 15. I have my tax tips listed below, but if you have questions about...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state.   This week, we are shining a light on government transparency during Sunshine Week, March 10-16. Find out more about that and other...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

There has been a lot happening in Lansing and our district lately! The Michigan presidential primary took place on Tuesday, February 27 and several important pieces of legislation took effect over the last two weeks — including new gun violence...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

February is Black History Month — an annual month-long celebration commemorating the accomplishments of African Americans and their pivotal contributions to the United States. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month in Michigan....

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Senate District 13 – COVID Updates

THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES  MDHHS REVISES GATHERINGS AND FACE MASK ORDER  On Friday, Dec. 18, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order to allow the reopening of some indoor...

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Senate District 13 Update

THREE-WEEK ‘PAUSE’ EXTENDED FOR 12 DAYS On Monday, Dec. 7, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended the ‘Pause to Save Lives’ epidemic order  through December 20 to continue to slow the spread...

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Senate District 13 Update

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  Last week was the first week of this year’s lame-duck session. The Senate agenda was incredibly lengthy, and we passed dozens of bills, including a package of bills which cut taxes for fully automated warehouses that...

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Legislative Updates & News

This week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced an epidemic order to curb the rampant rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths throughout Michigan. This action comes in the wake of a press conference...

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Legislative Updates & News

Last week, a record number of Michiganders voted in a truly historic and unprecedented election. Here in Oakland County, we saw over 75.52% voter turnout, just topping the previous high turnout of 72.5% in 2008. This was also a year that brought a...

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Legislative Updates & News

In this Edition: UIA Support Phone Appointments Now Available Legislative Updates Election 2020: What You Need to Know In the News What We’ve Been Up To  UIA Support Phone Appointments Now Available The Unemployment...

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Legislative Updates & News

Last week, we learned some truly horrific news: the FBI, Michigan State Police, and Attorney General had foiled a domestic terrorist plot and charged 13 men with planning to kidnap Governor Whitmer, along with details that they’d planned to storm...

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Legislative Updates & News

In this Edition  Absentee Ballots Updates Legislative Session and Committee Updates Beaumont Merger  VOTING IS HAPPENING NOW! With the 2020 election approximately one month away, it’s hard to believe that voting is already...

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Legislative Updates & News

In this Edition Secretary of State UpdatesLegislative UpdatesCensus 2020 UpdateMI Safe Start UpdateIn the NewsWhat We’ve Been Up To SECRETARY OF STATE UPDATES Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently announced that Secretary of State...

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Breakdown of Michigan’s FY 2021-2022 Budget

Going into this budget season, when we were crunching the numbers this spring, our economic outlook was bleak. Due to COVID-19, our state was looking like it would face a cut of $3 billion from our $10 billion General Fund budget. However, due to...

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