Senate District 29 Update

by | Aug 5, 2022 | Email

Hello Neighbors, Important developments continue as we live in the wake of the fall of Roe v. Wade. This week, the state Court of Appeals said county prosecutors could enforce the antiquated 1931 law banning abortion in Michigan. Just hours later, an Oakland...

Senate District 29 Update

by | Jul 8, 2022 | Email

Hello Neighbors, It was a joy to connect with so many of you at the three parades we participated in during the Independence Day holiday. We were in Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, and at the Hollyhock Parade in Grand Rapids. I had the honor to walk alongside other...

Senate District 29 Update

by | May 13, 2022 | Email

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

by | Apr 28, 2022 | Email

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

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Email

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

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Email

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...