June 11, 2021 Friends,  As we continue to work on our state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, I’m advocating for adequate and appropriate funding for our educational systems. From preschool through high school graduation and beyond, we need...

June 9, 2021 Friends, I hope you can join me for a virtual coffee hour on Monday, June 14 at 5:30 PM. Grab your computer and come chat from the comfort and safety of your own home or office! I’d love to give you an update and fill you in on...

June 1, 2021 Friends,   I hope you can join me and Rep. Kyra Bolden for a virtual Community Conversation on Friday, June 4 at noon. Grab your computer and come chat with us from the comfort and safety of your own home or office! We’ll fill you...

May 28, 2021 Dear Friends,  It has been an incredibly busy week leading up to the holiday weekend. A lot of exciting news has been happening in the Legislature and from the governor’s office, including a major announcement about significant...

May 20, 2021 Friends,   I hope you can join me for a virtual coffee hour on Monday, May 24 at 5:30 PM. Grab your computer and come chat from the comfort and safety of your own home or office! I’d love to give you an update and fill you in on...

May 14, 2021 Dear Friends, It has been an incredibly busy week in the state legislature, as we began passing budgets for the upcoming fiscal year set to begin in October. Unfortunately, many of the budgets slashed critical funding for the people,...

May 12, 2021 Friends,   I hope you can join me for a virtual coffee hour on Friday, May 14 at noon. Grab your computer and come chat from the comfort and safety of your own home or office! I’d love to give you an update and fill you in on the...

April 16, 2021 Dear Friends, It is important to remain vigilant about handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing as well as avoiding large indoor gatherings and indoor dining with others as positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan are the worst...

April 17, 2021 Friends,   I hope you can join me for a virtual coffee hour on Monday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Grab your computer and come chat from the comfort and safety of your own home or office! Rep. Mari Manoogian and I will fill you in on...

April 2, 2021 Dear Friends, With warmer weather on the way and increasing numbers of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19, it can be tempting to let go of all the work that has brought us to this point, when we are so close to seeing the...

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...

  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...

  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....

  Dear Friends, I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy the warm spring weather we have been having this week. As we continue to enjoy all our community has to offer this spring, please remember to continue to protect yourself and your...

  Dear Friends, There’s been a lot of news happening around our state and in Lansing lately. Remember, I work for YOU at the Capitol, and I want you to stay updated on what’s happening, so I hope you enjoy reading some highlights below....

  Dear Friends, I hope this newsletter reaches you and your family safe and healthy. As the weather continues to warm up, remember to stay conscious of your health and well-being and, as always, please be kind to one another. Featured in this...

  Dear Friends, I hope you are all enjoying the early signs of spring weather that remind us of warmer days ahead. While we look to the renewed hope that spring brings, our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to the people of Ukraine,...

Friends,  I hope you are all managing through these weeks of freezing winter weather. Please remember to stay safe when travelling on icy roads, dress warmly, and stay mindful of crowded indoor spaces as we continue to work to reduce the spread of...

Friends, I hope you are staying safe and warm as we continue to dig our way out of this snowstorm. Please remember to hydrate, take breaks, and ask for help if you need it. Please also remember to have some patience as snowplow crews are working as...

  Friends, I hope you are all staying warm as January continues to bring snowy weather and cold temperatures. With more people spending time indoors this winter, please remember to prioritize your health by staying up to date on your vaccines,...