Community News & Updates

Community News & Updates

Friends and Neighbors,   On the 22nd anniversary of September 11, 2001, I reflect with many of you on the lives stolen, injured and upended that day. Today, we also honor the public servants and private citizens who put their duty and compassion before their safety....
Governor’s Visit, Community Investments and More SD35 News

Governor’s Visit, Community Investments and More SD35 News

Friends and Neighbors,   Back to school advertisements are everywhere, and stores are stocked with student supplies. Whether your family has been gearing up for the start of another school year like mine — or you are making plans to enjoy Labor Day weekend — I hope...
Join Me For A State Budget Briefing Thu, July 20

Join Me For A State Budget Briefing Thu, July 20

Dear Friends,       I’m pleased to invite you to a special briefing to dive into the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recently passed by the Michigan Legislature. This zoom event takes place Thursday, July 20 at 2:00pm.  Senate Fiscal Agency Director Kathryn Summers will join...
District 35 News & Updates

District 35 News & Updates

Friends and Neighbors,       I hope you and yours enjoyed a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.  Through the final session days of this portion of Michigan’s legislative calendar, my colleagues and I continued our commitment to improving everyday life here in...
Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month

Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month

Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride in our Great Lakes Bay Region  Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, to ensure all enslaved people were...