We fought to secure an increase of $10,503,359 for our local schools in Greater Muskegon in the new budget.

In 2024, she saved two lives in two different structure fires. In her tenure she has earned two lifesaving awards, three Unit Citations, a Commendation for Excellence, and a Medical Service Award. Thank you Lt. Pastoor for your dedication and service to our hometown!

I've worked together with Ms. Peggy for years putting together recognition for host families for "Family and Friends" weekend, glad they chose to recognize her and all she has done for RPNIA as this years Grand Marshall!

These projects will deliver a variety of housing options and affordable homes in coming years, with units oriented and priced for low income families, seniors, and underserved communities in the City of Muskegon.

In last year's budget, I helped champion an $18 million investment in our museums statewide. In the next few years, we’ll see the benefits of those investments as many projects are slated to begin across the state. We are strongest when we invest in each other and the places we love.

It is so great to see the former Hackley Hospital property alive again with both the new Charles Hackley Middle School and the newly remodeled Hackley Community Care facility.

I will continue to be a strong advocate for Michigan federally qualified health centers in the budget process as FQHCs serve one in every 15 Michigan residents as their healthcare provider.

Recreational boating has a $11.7 billion economic impact on Michigan’s economy annually.

With Michigan having nearly 1 million registered boats, our caucus continues to advocate for the boating industry as it relates to promoting the interests of recreational boating and by improving boating safety conditions while protecting our water resources.

I will always stand up for the hard-working men and women from all-across our state and the best interests of our local businesses.

I look forward to working to find a solution that addresses changes to Michigan's tip credit and sick time systems as a result of last Summer’s Supreme Court ruling. I am proud to be thought of by leaders of both parties as a reasonable, principled voice for all Michiganders.