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🍎 Welcome back to school! Funding and policies to uplift Michigan students
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, bringing with it the end of another beautiful summer and the start of a new school year! As students across Michigan settle into a new year of classes, I wish you and your family a great year full of learning, growth,...
Recapping a Summer Full of Community Connections
Dear Neighbor, It is hard to believe August is already almost over and the first day of school is almost here for many students across our community. While this may be a busy time for families with back-to-school shopping, the start of new school sports seasons and...
Building Up Michigan and Our Lakeshore Community
Dear Neighbor, Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed our state budget for the 2025 fiscal year! This budget is more than just numbers on a page; it’s a representation of our commitment to building up Michiganders and the communities we call home. Throughout the...
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Mark your calendar! The 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series is coming to Chesterfield this weekend where more than a hundred professional anglers will be competing and taking advantage of Lake St. Clair’s world-renowned bass fishing.
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Bassmaster Elite Series returning to Chesterfield Township
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Professional anglers will return to Lake St. Clair this week for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I’m grateful to count Alicia St. Germaine - State Representative as a partner in the fight to protect Lake St. Clair. I've always been of the belief that this issue should transcend political boundaries.
Hundreds of thousands of people in our lakeshore communities rely on the lake for clean drinking water, outdoor recreation, and economic opportunity. That’s why in the Senate’s budget proposal — passed back in May — I fought to secure critical funding for Macomb County to tackle the muck that’s threatening the health of Lake St. Clair.
The House, however, has yet to pass a full budget, and they continue to drag their feet. It’s time to get this done. Our lake and our communities can't afford to wait any longer. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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