e-Newsletter Archive

For the past few years, Canadian wildfire smoke has posed a threat to our state and Michigan residents, especially those who are sensitive to air pollutants or those with underlying health conditions.

Last week, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — the Working Families Tax Cuts —which were signed into law by President Trump in a historic ceremony at the White House.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, it is important to reflect on the rich heritage and freedoms our country was founded on.

I was honored to present the Purple Heart to the Burnham Family to posthumously honor Corporal Robert "Bob" C. Burnham, Sr. Corporal Burnham served in the U.S. Army as a member of Battery D of the 548th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion during WWII and was wounded in action in Germany in 1945.

This Independence Day marks a historic milestone, 250 years since the founding of the United States.

Each year, fraudsters steal billions of dollars from hardworking Americans and taxpayer-funded programs, with the Government Accountability Office estimating up to $521 billion being lost due to fraudulent payments.

In states like Minnesota, we've seen fraudsters steal billions, including from our child care assistance programs. Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that doesn’t help a working parent care for a child or put food on the table.

I was honored to attend and speak at the dedication of the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office, which was renamed to honor the legacy of longtime Sheriff Richard L. Germond, who passed away last year.