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Senate District 12 News & Updates

  Friends, Fall is here in Michigan! I hope you all get a chance to enjoy the seasonal activities our great state has to offer. I know I’m looking forward to some delicious Michigan cider and donuts at one of our local cider mills. Featured in...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

Friends, It’s an honor serving you as your state senator in Lansing. I’m working diligently to ensure our issues as a community are addressed, and I always welcome and encourage your input. Featured in this newsletter: September is Life Insurance...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

Friends, For those who started school this week, I hope you are looking forward to a year of learning, friendship, and fun. I am always rooting for your success and can’t wait to hear about all the great things you accomplish. Featured in this...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

  Friends, It's my great privilege to work hard for you in Lansing. Together, let's continue to make our community the best it can be. Featured in this newsletter: Where to get Monkeypox vaccine in Michigan Free COVID-19 tests available for...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

Dear Friends, I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful summer weather Michigan has been experiencing. As we continue to enjoy all the fun our state has to offer, please remember to stay safe and be mindful of your personal health. Featured in...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

  Dear Friends, I hope you have been enjoying the summer weather with friends and family. It is a wonderful time of year to appreciate the natural beauty of Michigan and the recreational opportunities that our local communities have to offer....

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

Dear Friends, I hope you all enjoyed the Fourth of July weekend with your family and friends in the sun. Right before the holiday weekend, the Michigan House and Senate each worked late into the night on the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget, which we...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

  Dear Friends,  I hope you all have been staying cool as the temperatures have increased with the arrival of summer. Please remember to take care of yourself while outside in the heat by staying hydrated, wearing loose fitting and breathable...

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Senate District 12 News & Updates

  Dear Friends, I hope you’ve all been able to get outside and enjoy the recent warm weather we have been having. As always, it is an honor to serve as your State Senator in Lansing, and I thank you for sharing thoughts and concerns with me....

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My Final Term in the Michigan Legislature

My Final Term in the Michigan Legislature

Dear Friends, Constituents, and Supporters, It’s with great gratitude (and some sadness) that I announce that this term will be my final term in the Michigan State Legislature. The past seven or so years have been both thrilling and fulfilling —...

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Standing Firm Against Federal Cuts & Chaos

Standing Firm Against Federal Cuts & Chaos

Dear Neighbor, The official start of summer kicked off last week, bringing extreme temperatures and severe weather with it. Be sure to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community during this heatwave — and especially during this time...

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Exciting Legislative Updates + Happy Pride!

Exciting Legislative Updates + Happy Pride!

Dear Neighbor, I hope you're soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm weather as we wrap up the final weeks of spring. I hope you're all as excited as I am for the fun summer activites our great state has to offer. As we celebrate Pride this...

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Senate Passes 2026 Budget to Uplift Michiganders

Senate Passes 2026 Budget to Uplift Michiganders

Dear Neighbor, Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion comes from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...

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Lowering Medication Costs for Michiganders

Lowering Medication Costs for Michiganders

Dear Neighbor,    Between severe weather events hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making folks, me included, feel uncertain and anxious about the road...

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District 13 Legislative & Community Updates

District 13 Legislative & Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,      While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. Be sure to stay well informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events...

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Happy World Water Day!

Happy World Water Day!

Dear Neighbor,      Spring has sprung here in Michigan! I hope you are having a great start to the season and enjoying everything the warmer weather brings to our state. As we transition into spring, I encourage you to take advantage of the longer...

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Keeping Michigan Consumers Protected

Keeping Michigan Consumers Protected

Dear Neighbor, Happy Women’s History Month. This March, join me in recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the bold, brave women who have paved the way for progress here in Michigan and nationwide. I’m proud to be a part of...

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Kicking Off 2025 + Warming Center Info

Kicking Off 2025 + Warming Center Info

Dear Neighbor,      Michigan’s infamous winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay...

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State Senator Bayer Senior Services

Dear Friends,The challenges we faced in 2020 were unlike any other as we dealt with the impact of COVID-19 in our communities, and I hope this newsletter finds you and your families safe and healthy as we embark upon another year.As your State...

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