LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Wednesday regarding the agreement in principle for a tunnel to replace Line 5 under the Straits

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

Fall in northern Michigan is quite the spectacle to behold. We are moving further and further into the autumn season. Temperatures are falling and many of the trees are beginning

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted Senate Resolution 186 to name Oct. 5-7, 2018 as Buy Nearby Weekend in the state of Michigan. “The Buy Nearby campaign,

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

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt joined council members from the city of Petoskey as they accepted their official certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program

Well before the state of Michigan was established, Sault Ste. Marie was home to various industries and was a known commercial hub for the region. With direct access to the

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

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

Biking is exploding in popularity because it is a fantastic way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it is for their daily commute, for exercise, or just

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Friday after the Army Corps of Engineers released the long-awaited Soo Locks upgrade feasibility study. “It

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced on Friday he will join representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police to discuss the recent speed limit

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt was honored as Legislator of the Year by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) at its annual meeting in Lansing on June 21.

The beautiful Michigan weather we have been waiting for has finally arrived. In just a few short days, we’ll formally begin the summer season, and as you make your plans

LANSING, Mich. — The state Legislature on Tuesday approved two bills that will fund the state of Michigan for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. “Final passage of the two budget bills

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Wednesday reminded residents of the upcoming opportunity to enjoy fishing Michigan’s vast waterways at no cost. “As Michiganders, we are never too

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, recently toured Community Health Centers of Northern Michigan – Alcona Health Center to meet staff and see firsthand the organization’s mission.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt announced on Wednesday that he has rescheduled office hours because of an unexpected Senate session this coming Monday. The senator will be available

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Friday wished residents a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. “While Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their

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