LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Wednesday congratulated St. Marys Cement company on receiving inducement resolution approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) for up to $150 million

LANSING, Mich. — Health care benefits would be guaranteed for the surviving spouse and dependents of officers who die in the line of duty under legislation sent to the desk

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, was presented with a shovel used during a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose building project at the site of

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Monday applauded the recent awarding of a Clean Michigan Initiative Brownfield Redevelopment Loan of $700,000 to the Grand Traverse County Brownfield Redevelopment

LANSING, Mich. — Legislation that would guarantee health care benefits for the surviving spouse and dependents of officers who die in the line of duty was approved by the state

LANSING, Mich. — Legislation to recognize places throughout Michigan that are significant to the history of Native Americans, including along trails that served as a foundation for many state roadways,

Closure of Pugsley Correctional Facility a factor LANSING, Mich. — After the Michigan Senate finalized the state’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget plan on Wednesday, Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Tuesday, after it was announced the Pugsley Correctional Facility, located in Kingsley, is to be closed.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt welcomed, from left, State Police Troopers Matthew Williams and Sgt. Timothy Fitzgerald, Michigan Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Karole White, and Government Relations Manager Elena Palombo

Public safety is one of the most important responsibilities of state government. When it comes to keeping our communities safe so we can go to school, work and enjoy time

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt voted in support of an amendment to the general government budget on Wednesday for a Smart911 system in Michigan. Grand Traverse County first

LANSING, Mich. — Schools would see reduced reporting requirements under legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday. Michigan school districts are currently required to prepare and submit hundreds of

April is National Donate Life Month. It is a time each year to celebrate the lives of those who were saved by a transplant, recognize those who are still in

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allocating $27.9 million from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) to natural resources improvement and acquisition projects across the

LANSING, Mich. — Maple syrup producers would be able to transport sap from the field to the farm without worry of exceeding Michigan’s seasonal weight restrictions under a bill approved

I look forward to this time each year — not just because spring is around the corner — but because March is National Reading Month. It brings me great joy

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt has announced upcoming coffee hours to be held with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District in March. The senator will be available to

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday sponsored by state Sen. Wayne Schmidt that would allow the state’s county road commissions to loan money to townships for

Throughout Michigan there is a lot of talk about modernizing our state’s infrastructure. In addition to the need to upgrade roads, bridges, and water pipes, we are also making strides