Investing in Kids, Teachers and Workers

Investing in Kids, Teachers and Workers

Friends and Neighbors,   I hope you enjoyed what you love most about the Fourth of July holiday. For me, it’s fireworks, festivals, food and family. No matter how many different ways we celebrate, our reason for celebration should always unite us — America boldly...
Celebrating Heroes and Community Wins 

Celebrating Heroes and Community Wins 

Friends and Neighbors,   As another school year closes out, I’m thinking of the lives we’re setting up for success with transformational investments in Michigan’s education budget. I’m also thinking of how we’re making post-graduate training and education more...
A Budget for Better Lives + SD35 Happenings

A Budget for Better Lives + SD35 Happenings

Friends and Neighbors,   I hope everyone was able to enjoy those beautiful northern lights last weekend! I also hope they inspire you to spend more time outside, enjoying the sights and sounds of spring in our majestic part of Michigan.  Earlier this month, the...
Improving Affordability, Outcomes for Michigan Families

Improving Affordability, Outcomes for Michigan Families

Friends and Neighbors,     As I write, we’re in the thick of our annual budget process in Lansing, with subcommittees reporting out proposals for the full Appropriations Committee’s consideration. We’re working to deliver a fiscally responsible and responsive...
Protecting Families, Growing Michigan & Other Updates

Protecting Families, Growing Michigan & Other Updates

Friends and Neighbors,   Our team took a few minutes to experience the solar eclipse, but we picked up right where we left off — working hard and smart to move impactful legislation; listening, learning, and lifting up good things in our community; and doing whatever...
Governor’s Visit, A Healthier Michigan + More

Governor’s Visit, A Healthier Michigan + More

Friends and Neighbors,   It’s the time of year when most Michigan students are enjoying, or looking forward to enjoying, spring break. I know my youngest son is! It’s also a time for high school seniors considering trade school or college to apply for financial aid,...