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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope that many of you were able to spend quality time with friends and family for the July 4th holiday weekend.  I have spent some of that time reflecting on the 2025 State Budget that the Senate worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to recently...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Last Thursday marked the official start to summer — and with that came extreme temperatures that have fortunately tapered off.  After long hours this week, we finalized negotiations with the House of Representatives before sending the budget to the...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day with loved ones to honor and remember the brave heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The Michigan Senate and the House are continuing to work on the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that...

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May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

Dear Neighbor, In the month of May, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.  Our team is keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities,...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,  April offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's heading down to the NFL Draft weekend in Detroit, a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike through the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard,...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits this April. Remember, the deadline to file state and federal taxes is this Monday, April 15. I have my tax tips listed below, but if you have questions about...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state.   This week, we are shining a light on government transparency during Sunshine Week, March 10-16. Find out more about that and other...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

There has been a lot happening in Lansing and our district lately! The Michigan presidential primary took place on Tuesday, February 27 and several important pieces of legislation took effect over the last two weeks — including new gun violence...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

February is Black History Month — an annual month-long celebration commemorating the accomplishments of African Americans and their pivotal contributions to the United States. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month in Michigan....

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Tax Tips Newsletter

Tax Tips Newsletter

Dear Neighbor, The new year means tax season is upon us. The good news is that our new Majority in the Michigan legislature passed a number of measures to potentially reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned dollars, so this...

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Last Thursday marked the official start to summer — and with that came extreme temperatures that have fortunately tapered off.  After long hours this week, we finalized negotiations with the House of Representatives before sending the budget to the...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day with loved ones to honor and remember the brave heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The Michigan Senate and the House are continuing to work on the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that...

read more
May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

May Legislative Updates and Community Resources

Dear Neighbor, In the month of May, I’m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.  Our team is keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities,...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Dear Neighbor,  April offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. Whether it's heading down to the NFL Draft weekend in Detroit, a walk in the park, going fishing, a hike through the trails, or a barbecue in your backyard,...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits this April. Remember, the deadline to file state and federal taxes is this Monday, April 15. I have my tax tips listed below, but if you have questions about...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

I hope you are having a great start to the spring season and enjoying what the warmer weather brings to our state.   This week, we are shining a light on government transparency during Sunshine Week, March 10-16. Find out more about that and other...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

There has been a lot happening in Lansing and our district lately! The Michigan presidential primary took place on Tuesday, February 27 and several important pieces of legislation took effect over the last two weeks — including new gun violence...

read more
Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

February is Black History Month — an annual month-long celebration commemorating the accomplishments of African Americans and their pivotal contributions to the United States. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month in Michigan....

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Legislative and Community Updates

Legislative and Community Updates

Hello Neighbor, Between the Detroit Lions’ two playoff wins and trip to the NFC title game, and the Governor’s State of the State address last Wednesday, there was a lot of excitement at the Capitol this past week. With that said, I hope this...

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Join me at a Coffee Hour this Saturday!

Join me at a Coffee Hour this Saturday!

Dear Neighbors,  Join me for an in-person coffee hour at the Berkley Public Library this Saturday, December 2, beginning at 11 a.m.  We have had a really busy year in Lansing, and this is a great opportunity to share a legislative update, exchange...

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Legislative Updates & District News

In this Edition Session and Committee Updates Budget Update Michigan Capitol Commission Suicide Prevention Month District News & Events SESSION AND COMMITTEE UPDATES Senate Bill 757: After hearing from residents around the state, the Majority...

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Unemployment Assistance & Legislative Updates

This week, the House and Senate returned to session. As we head towards the end of the year, expect news on the budget and a wide variety of policy issues as legislators make the final push for their legislative priorities to close out 2020. ...

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13th District Update

In this Edition  Federal Unemployment Insurance Assistance  Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC)  Voter Information  Federal Unemployment  Over the past few months, our state has made significant progress to lower the...

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Extended Hours at Secretary of State’s Office

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced that branch offices will offer special appointments and extended hours for Michigan residents to renew driver’s licenses or state ID cards that expire between Jan. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2020. These...

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Return to Learn District Information

Return to Learn District Information:  Our office has compiled a list of links to provide parents and students with the latest information on each school in our district. Additionally, you can check out Governor Whitmer’s MI Safe Schools...

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$2.2 Billion Budget Deal Reached

This week, the House and Senate returned to session to vote on the critical budget deal that had been struck between the Governor’s office and legislative leadership to close the 2019-20 fiscal year budget gap caused by COVID-19. As with...

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13th District Update

Our state has made tremendous progress in the fight against COVID-19. But we know that the virus is still out there, and as we see cases and hospitalizations rising to capacity in other states, our success in reopening depends on all of us. So be...

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