Dear Friends, The loss of four young people last week — Hana St. Juliana (14), Madisyn Baldwin (17), Tate Myre (16), and Justin Shilling (17) — has ripped a hole in our community. The trauma inflicted on their friends and classmates will never...

  Dear Friends, Yesterday’s school shooting at Oxford High School is simply horrifying. On top of an already difficult situation with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our students, teachers, and staff all now have to face the aftershocks of this...

  Friends, With the holiday season right around the corner, November can be a stressful and busy time for all. Please remember to take precautions to protect yourself and your family from the COVID-19 and flu viruses so that we all may enjoy...

Friends, It continues to be a busy time in the state legislature, where we are making some gains but also battling against other attacks, especially when it comes to education. I have long been a fierce advocate for our students, teachers and...

Friends,  I hope you and your family are enjoying fall and all the fun, seasonal activities that this time of year offers. While you’re out and about enjoying some cider and doughnuts, please keep doing everything you can to stay safe so we can...

Friends,   I hope you can join me for a virtual Community Conversation on Friday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 AM. Grab your computer and come chat from the comfort of your own home or office! I’d love to give you an update and fill you in on the latest...

September 24, 2021 Friends,    I hope you can join me for a virtual Community Conversation on Facebook about finances on Monday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Along with special guests Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg and Oakland...

September 16, 2021 Friends, I hope the start of your school year has been safe, and that you and your families remain healthy. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, I urge you to get vaccinated, if you haven’t already done so....

September 9, 2021 Friends,    I hope you can join me for a virtual Community Conversation with my colleague and special guest, Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield), on Friday, Sept. 10 at noon.   Grab your computer and come chat from...

September 2, 2021 Friends, As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, I urge you to get vaccinated, if you haven’t already done so. Included in this newsletter is a reminder to get registered to vote considering September is “National...

September 9, 2021 Friends,    I hope you can join me for a virtual Community Conversation with my colleague and special guest, Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield), on Friday, Sept. 10 at noon.   Grab your computer and come chat from...

September 2, 2021 Friends, As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, I urge you to get vaccinated, if you haven’t already done so. Included in this newsletter is a reminder to get registered to vote considering September is “National...

August 23, 2021 Dear Neighbor,  August is National Water Quality Awareness month, and as Michiganders, we know just how valuable our water is here in our state and to the rest of the nation. Yet, Michigan also faces an array of water quality...

August 19, 2021 Friends, I hope you are all enjoying the last weeks of summer and taking precautions to protect yourself and your families from the Delta variant, as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. I have been working diligently...

August 5, 2021 Friends, I hope you and your families are enjoying a wonderful summer. Please continue to take precautions and stay healthy as the Delta variant of COVID-19 becomes more prevalent throughout our country. Thank you to all who...

July 26, 2021 Friends,  You’re invited to a Senior Summit Town Hall hosted by me, Senator Rosemary Bayer, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Beverly Hills Village Park. Joining me will be this year’s co-host Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, a panel of...

July 22, 2021 Dear Friends, I hope you are enjoying a safe and healthy summer. Please continue to take measures to protect yourself, your family, and our community from the COVID-19 virus so we can all take advantage of the beautiful weather here...

June 8, 2021 Friends, Summer is in full swing, and I hope you and your families are enjoying the warm weather and staying safe and healthy. I hope you all continue to make smart choices about your health as we navigate life with COVID-19. Included...

June 25, 2021 Friends,  As summer begins, we are fortunate that our collective efforts are paying off, allowing us to move forward in a new, post-pandemic normal. Many thanks to the frontline workers, first responders, and those who have...

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...