Dear Neighbor,    Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion comes from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...

Dear Neighbor, Spring is well underway now, and I hope you’ve taken some time to enjoy Michigan’s warmer weather and brighter blue skies. Our state has so much to offer during the spring season, from the beautiful blooms at the Holland Tulip Time...

Dear Neighbor,   While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. Be sure to stay well informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events this...

Dear Neighbor, Happy Women’s History Month. This March, join me in recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the bold, brave women who have paved the way for progress here in Michigan and nationwide. I’m proud to be a part of...

Dear Neighbor, With all of the snow we’ve received recently, I hope you’re finding ways to stay warm and enjoy the many exciting activities a Pure Michigan winter provides. Despite the frigid temperatures, my team and I have been hard at work to...

Dear Neighbor,    Michigan’s infamous winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay...

Dear Neighbor,    Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.   It was an exciting, productive year for us in the Senate, and we’re proud of all that we accomplished...

Dear Neighbor,    From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in...

Dear Neighbor,   As Halloween festivities come to a close, I hope you and your loved ones had a chance to enjoy all that Michigan has to offer in the beautiful month of October. Here in the Senate, we’ve stayed busy delivering on the priorities...

Dear Neighbor,    October has arrived, and with that, the leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and autumn is fully underway! We hope you’ll take advantage of everything the Mitten State has to offer this month, whether that be...

Dear Neighbor, Spring is well underway now, and I hope you’ve taken some time to enjoy Michigan’s warmer weather and brighter blue skies. Our state has so much to offer during the spring season, from the beautiful blooms at the Holland Tulip Time...

Dear Neighbor,   While the start of spring often brings more sunshine and longer days, it can also bring frequent temperature changes, and with that, severe weather. Be sure to stay well informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events this...

Dear Neighbor, Happy Women’s History Month. This March, join me in recognizing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of the bold, brave women who have paved the way for progress here in Michigan and nationwide. I’m proud to be a part of...

Dear Neighbor, With all of the snow we’ve received recently, I hope you’re finding ways to stay warm and enjoy the many exciting activities a Pure Michigan winter provides. Despite the frigid temperatures, my team and I have been hard at work to...

Dear Neighbor,    Michigan’s infamous winter weather is here! As temperatures drop, I hope you are staying safe and warm. Be sure to take extra care when going outside or traveling in these conditions: bundle up, watch out for ice, and pay...

Dear Neighbor,    Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.   It was an exciting, productive year for us in the Senate, and we’re proud of all that we accomplished...

Dear Neighbor,    From the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in the northern part of the state to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in the south, Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes are vast and diverse, enriching our communities in...

Dear Neighbor,   As Halloween festivities come to a close, I hope you and your loved ones had a chance to enjoy all that Michigan has to offer in the beautiful month of October. Here in the Senate, we’ve stayed busy delivering on the priorities...

Dear Neighbor,    October has arrived, and with that, the leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and autumn is fully underway! We hope you’ll take advantage of everything the Mitten State has to offer this month, whether that be...

Dear Neighbor,  Fall is officially here. While my team and I have been enjoying the shifts in temperature and seeing the leaves on the trees start to change, we've also enjoyed getting back into the rhythm of the legislative session. From passing...