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Your Guide to the 2024 Election
Dear Neighbor, The 2024 Election is here! Voting is one of our most fundamental rights in a functioning democracy. From local school board and city council races to state and federal races, your voice and your vote matter. Michigan has consistently ranked high in...
Honey, Hunting and Health Care: How Senate Democrats are Uplifting Michigan’s Rural Communities
Michigan’s rural communities are close-knit, bonded by a sense of pride in place and rooted in connections that, for some, go back for generations. Neighbors not only care for each other, but are also thoughtful stewards of the forests, fields, and waters by which...
Spooktacular Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, It’s been another busy few weeks up in Lansing! In addition to the Senate moving legislation through the committee process, Gov. Whitmer’s pen has been hard at work signing over a dozen bills into law, including my legislation that will help us build...
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In 2019, Dave, a constituent from Grosse Pointe, received a living-liver transplant from his brother-in-law, Mark, just a few years after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune liver disease. After making a full recovery, Dave reached out to me to discuss ways the Legislature can increase support for living organ donors like Mark. Together, we crafted legislation that ensures living donors cannot be discriminated against when trying to access insurance.
This summer, I was humbled to join Dave and my colleague, Senator Joe Bellino, for the Living Liver Foundation’s annual Living Donor Game at USPLB to celebrate this legislative achievement and raise awareness of the importance of living donors.
And while there’s still more work ahead of us to ensure every person in need of a transplant can get the care they deserve, I’m hopeful for all that we can accomplish together. ... See MoreSee Less
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Selfridge isn’t just a key part of our national defense — it also plays a critical role in our region. The Selfridge Base Community Council recognizes this and brings together local leaders and small businesses to further the base's positive impact here in Macomb County.
I recently had the pleasure of attending a council meeting, where we discussed exciting updates on Selfridge’s future F-15EX fighter mission, which is a major step toward securing the base’s long-term future and keeping it a source of local pride for generations to come. ... See MoreSee Less
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Neighborhood parks play a vital role in fostering connection and belonging. That’s why during our state budget process, I fought for the resources Harper Woods needed to revitalize an underused space and bring the Roscommon Pocket Park project into fruition.
It was a pleasure joining Mayor Kindle and other local leaders today to break ground on the project. Once complete, kids, seniors, and everyone in between will have a welcoming place within walking distance to gather, play, and build a stronger sense of community. ... See MoreSee Less
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