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

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Thursday after Gov. Rick Snyder announced the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would be implementing

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomed John West, father of Staff Sgt. Matthew West, to the Capitol for the Michigan Senate’s 24th Annual Memorial Day Service

The school year is winding down and vacation plans are beginning to take shape as families are starting to transition into summer mode. The days are getting longer, the warm

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Schmidt that would allow the regulation of drones on Mackinac Island. “This was something that was

LANSING, Mich. — The Mackinac County Road Commission (MCRC) recently announced that the county will see a $1,010,000 investment in its roadways. In March, the Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday approved a package of bills that would fund the state of Michigan for the 2019 fiscal year. “After seven years of balanced

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Monday congratulated Manthei Veneer of Petoskey for receiving a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) that will help the company

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

As many may have read, the Michigan State Waterways Commission (MSWC) recently proposed that canoes, kayaks and other paddle vessels be subject to a $10 state registration fee. The MSWC

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Wednesday teamed up with the American Cancer Society and other legislators to bring attention to various cancers and the critical need for

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt welcomed Boy Scouts of America Michigan and their leadership to Lansing on Tuesday. Scouts from around the state, including northern Michigan and the

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Tuesday co-sponsored a resolution formally opposing a recent Michigan State Waterways Commission (MSWC) recommendation that canoes, kayaks and other paddle vessels be

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Wednesday regarding the recent damage to Line 5 and other underwater cables beneath the straits: “I

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt reminded residents that he will be joining representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police to discuss the recent speed

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

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

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomed Ashley Schichtel to the state Capitol on Tuesday. Schichtel, who was named Michigan cherry queen last year, made the trip

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