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District and Lansing Updates
Dear Neighbor, As the leaves continue to fall, our legislative schedule is ramping up. In Lansing, our team has been hard at work delivering solutions to the everyday issues facing families across our state. In recent weeks, we have advanced legislation to protect...
A Guide on Michigan Elections
Dear Friend, My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to make casting your ballot as accessible and easy as possible. As your state Senator, I want to share with you your voting options ahead of this year’s crucial election. In this brochure, we have guidance on...
September District & State Updates
Dear Neighbor, Marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day has now come and gone — a time to reflect on and uplift all the hardworking individuals who’ve built up our country, and those who continue to build up Michigan every day — from our educators to our home...
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Smoky the firehouse dog and I were just thrilled to help break ground at the Grand Rapids Fire Department’s new state of the art training facility! I am so proud to have helped secure funding for this project, and I'm always working in Lansing to bring home more investments that support our first responders. 🚒
As the only facility of its class in Michigan, our first responders will soon have 10,000 square feet to train both indoors and outdoors in live fire situations. They’ll learn technical and emergency rescue skills that will help prepare them to save lives. Students from our universities and career training programs will be exposed to pathways to an amazing career. In short, this will be a crown jewel of training for the whole Midwest. Smoky approves! ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, I met with advocates for public transportation in my district. They told important stories about the difference quality public transit has made for them. Whether someone doesn’t drive because of a disability, a limited budget, or a personal choice — access to reliable and safe transportation is a critical part of keeping our economy strong and our quality of life high in Michigan. As we continue to negotiate a state budget, I'll keep fighting to protect vital public transit funding that keeps our communities connected and thriving. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kids have been back in school here in Grand Rapids for over two weeks now — and for lots of families, the high cost of school supplies means that students don’t have all that they need.
I'm so grateful to the AT&T Foundation for their generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies that I got to deliver to the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy on Grand Rapids’ SE side. Our partners at Kent School Services Network - KSSN are doing incredible work there (and in so many schools!) to help connect kids to the resources they need to thrive. I'll continue fighting in Lansing to ensure every school has access to the tools and funding they need to give our kids a quality education. ... See MoreSee Less
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