District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,    I hope you are enjoying the fun of a pure Michigan winter before the snow melts — even if that means from the comfort of your home. If you haven’t had a chance already, be sure to catch up on the many showstopping Michigan athletes who represented...
District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,   I hope you are staying warm in this cold Michigan weather! Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling this month. Bundle up and stay warm, watch out for ice, and pay attention to the changing conditions. Below, you’ll find updates on...
Updates from the Final Days of 2025

Updates from the Final Days of 2025

Dear Neighbor,  In the final days of our 2025 legislative session, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I used every moment we had to fight for Michigan kids, families, and communities. From protecting workers from the claw back of pandemic-era unemployment benefits to...
District 5 Legislative & Community Updates 

District 5 Legislative & Community Updates 

Dear Neighbor,    Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. Up in Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work serving the people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget earlier this...
✅ Michigan’s State Budget: Signed! 

✅ Michigan’s State Budget: Signed! 

Dear Neighbor,  I’m writing to share good news: Michigan’s full state budget has officially been passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor! While this year’s process was filled with uncertainty, we now have a bipartisan agreement in place that ensures a...
District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

District 5 Legislative & Community Updates

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 parks, there’s no...