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 come 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...

Dear Neighbor, Between severe weather hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making people, me included, feel concerned about the road ahead. Please know that...

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. I try to stay well- informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events this...

  Dear Neighbor, It is so nice to be out and about in the better weather and longer days! It has been great to see so many of you at community events lately! If you are having an event and would like to invite me, I will try to make it! As always,...

Dear Neighbor, With half of February already behind us, we’re closer to the end of winter and the start of spring! But before the snow melts and the ice thaws for the year, make sure you don’t miss out on the beauty and fun of a pure Michigan...

Dear Neighbor,   Michigan’s real 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 attention to...

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. While it was great to spend time with my family over the holidays, due to extended family health issues,...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy almost holidays!    As the year comes to a close, I'll be advocating for you in Lansing until our session adjourns, most likely December 23. This is an important time in the legislature, and I encourage you to be engaged...

Dear Neighbor,  It’s been an eventful November with the election of a new president and legislative leaders at the state and federal levels. Whether you voted early, absentee, or in person on Election Day, you played your part in our democracy and...

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 come 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...

Dear Neighbor, Between severe weather hitting northern Michigan and continued chaos at the federal level hitting our entire state’s economy, there are a lot of events making people, me included, feel concerned about the road ahead. Please know that...

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. I try to stay well- informed, prepared, and alert for extreme weather events this...

  Dear Neighbor, It is so nice to be out and about in the better weather and longer days! It has been great to see so many of you at community events lately! If you are having an event and would like to invite me, I will try to make it! As always,...

Dear Neighbor, With half of February already behind us, we’re closer to the end of winter and the start of spring! But before the snow melts and the ice thaws for the year, make sure you don’t miss out on the beauty and fun of a pure Michigan...

Dear Neighbor,   Michigan’s real 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 attention to...

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. While it was great to spend time with my family over the holidays, due to extended family health issues,...

Dear Neighbor,   Happy almost holidays!    As the year comes to a close, I'll be advocating for you in Lansing until our session adjourns, most likely December 23. This is an important time in the legislature, and I encourage you to be engaged...

Dear Neighbor,  It’s been an eventful November with the election of a new president and legislative leaders at the state and federal levels. Whether you voted early, absentee, or in person on Election Day, you played your part in our democracy and...