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Senate District 29 Update
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, and with that, so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider...
Senate Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Blocking Budget, Putting Michigan Families at Risk
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Earlier today, Michigan Senate Democrats broke down what’s at stake if House Republicans continue to stall on passing a budget and refuse to engage as a serious partner in delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. In May, Senate...
Senate District 29 Update
Dear Neighbor, With August well underway and the beginning of a new school year approaching, I hope you’re soaking in the remainder of summertime here in our beautiful state. I know our educators are already back at it, preparing for students to arrive in no time....
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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 10,0 ... 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 ... 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 p ... See MoreSee Less
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