The last several months have been difficult for residents across the state as we have dealt with the unique challenges of trying to navigate through the coronavirus pandemic. Michigan’s teachers,
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced Tuesday morning the Return to Learn Plan, which utilizes federal funding to assist school districts and outlines top priorities for schools as
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday announced a group of 25 leaders in health care and education to serve on the COVID-19 Return to Learn Advisory Council. The
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday approved $524 million in available COVID-19 federal funds to help families in need of financial assistance, deliver much-needed supplies to front-line workers
LANSING, Mich. — The state Legislature on Tuesday approved a resolution to extend Michigan’s state of emergency through April 30. “My office has received several calls and emails from residents
The coronavirus has taken the globe by storm and folks across the world have been forced into some incredibly difficult decisions. Michigan is no exception — our state remains toward
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday morning signed Executive Order 2020-21 to help combat the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “My office has received several calls about
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, welcomed Sierra Moore to the state Capitol on Wednesday. Moore, who was named Michigan cherry queen last
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, announced on Tuesday that he will be hosting coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of
The poor state of Michigan’s roads and bridges is a discussion that predates my time here in Lansing. Over the years, patchwork repairs have let us down and forced us
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomed Nick Nissley, president of Northwestern Michigan College, John Roth of Don Orr Ski n’ Beach Haus and Charlevoix High School
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Wednesday in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2020 State of the State address: “While I was
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, announced on Tuesday that he will be hosting coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, announced on Wednesday that he will be hosting coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Wednesday joined his colleagues in voting to restore several of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s vetoes — many of which negatively impacted communities across the
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of December. The senator will be available
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of November. The senator will be available
LANSING, Mich. — Assistant Senate Majority Leader Wayne Schmidt on Friday announced that schools in his district are facing an uncertain future as a result of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto-riddled
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Tuesday joined his colleagues in voting to approve the fiscal year 2020 transportation budget. “Road funding has been a top issue in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. — The state Legislature on Thursday approved record public school funding for the 2020 fiscal year. “It is important that we got this done as quickly as possible