LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will hold an additional coffee hour in Traverse City on Dec. 28.  The senator will be available to answer questions

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday to recognize with official signage places throughout the state that are significant to the history of Native Americans, including

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will hold coffee hours in the 37th District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information

LANSING, Mich. – Airports in the state would receive state funding to help with repair and maintenance costs under legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday. “This is a

Nearly 80 percent of all Great Lakes shipping traffic for one of the most important elements needed to fuel our economy — iron ore — passes through upper Michigan’s Soo

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – At a rare joint hearing of the state Senate Commerce, Transportation, and Economic Development and International Investment committees on Monday, legislators adopted Senate Resolution 105

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will hold additional coffee hours in the 37th District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved Billy’s Law to empower law enforcement to administer drug tests and obtain drug test results conducted on at-fault motorists in traffic accidents

Northern Michigan is blessed with great educational institutions that provide our residents with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead successful careers. I had the great fortune of visiting one

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will hold coffee hours in the 37th District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) on Tuesday announced state Sen. Wayne Schmidt as its 2015 Legislator of the Year. “It is a tremendous honor to be named

Welcomes Bay Mills pipe carrier to lead invocation LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Schmidt to establish the fourth Friday in

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt released the following statement upon the announcement of Congressman Dan Benishek’s decision to not seek another term representing Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. “Northern

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, on Friday issued the following statement on the need to provide health benefits for families of fallen public safety officers. “This

By State Sen. Wayne Schmidt 37th District A new school year is upon us, and for students that means homework, projects, tests, after-school activities, sports and hanging out with friends.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Monday, after Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster for Grand Traverse County in the

LANSING, Mich. – In the aftermath of the Aug. 2 storm that caused extensive damage throughout northern Michigan, state Sen. Wayne Schmidt said on Wednesday that he has been in

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will hold coffee hours in the 37th District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jim Stamas was joined by Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Friday for the second leg of a two-day legislative tour of Heritage Route 23 with several state

LANSING, Mich. — Legislation to expand the use of cycle pubs in the state of Michigan was recently signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Expanding the use of cycle pubs is