Senate District 29 Update

Hello Neighbors, The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to end the constitutional right to abortion. This outcome is as dangerous as it is unprecedented, and it will open the floodgates for states across the country to ban abortion. Here in Michigan, the overturning...
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Hello Neighbors, The tragedy of Patrick Lyoya’s death is weighing heavily on our whole community. I have spoken to so many of you and witnessed your expressions of grief, fear, anger, and your demands for change. This week, I took your passion to my colleagues,...

Senate District 29 Update

Hello Neighbors, Last week, the state legislature passed a bipartisan agreement to invest billions of dollars from federal pandemic relief money and some state funds into Michigan’s future. I was excited to support this legislation, as some of that money will be...
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Hello Neighbors, The stigma of a housing court record makes it virtually impossible for families recovering from a crisis, survivors of violent crimes, and people exploited by negligent or abusive landlords to find safe and affordable housing again. That’s why I’ve...
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Hello Neighbors, Last week, I announced an important new package of bills aimed at addressing the rising costs of prescription medications. These high costs have had a major impact on many Michigan seniors and others who rely on medication to stay healthy but have no...
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

January 20, 2022 Hello Neighbors, This Monday, I virtually attended a great event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, hosted by Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. I had the privilege of hearing from Cheryl Brown...