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

Summer is in full swing, and with July designated as Park and Recreation Month, there is no better place than Michigan’s Up North to celebrate the season with family and

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 Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Schmidt that would help Michigan wineries by clarifying the companies’ sales and use tax industrial

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, visited with Jeff Gardner and staff from North Central Community College and Northern Lakes Economic Alliance during an event at the

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt reminded Michigan anglers that the Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be held June 13 and 14. “There’s nothing quite like a summer day

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will be holding several coffee hours throughout the 37th District next month. The senator will be available to answer questions and

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation to regulate commercial quadricycles in the state of Michigan. Pedal pubs, as they are also known, are used for various

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement Tuesday after the Senate approved its Fiscal Year 2016 budget: “Today the Senate approved a budget that

LANSING, Mich. – Surviving spouses and dependents of officers who die in the line of duty would be guaranteed health care benefits under legislation unanimously approved by the state Senate

LANSING, Mich. — The 2015 Michigan High School Athletic Association Class D state champion girls basketball team from St. Ignace La Salle High School was honored with a special tribute

LANSING, Mich. – State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced he will be holding several “coffee hours” throughout the 37th District this month. The senator will be available to answer questions and