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

Literacy is one of the most fundamental skills necessary for a successful future. Reading plays a critical role in a child’s cognitive growth and development. Data has shown that learning

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

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, joined other northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula lawmakers at the Capitol Tuesday to welcome Johnathan Rand, author of the Michigan Chillers

For many northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula residents, being outdoors is a way of life — something that is passed down through generations. Whether it is hunting, hiking or fishing,

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, joined area residents and racers from all over the United States and Canada last weekend at the annual Sault Ste. Marie

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

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Tuesday, in response to Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2018 State of the State address: “The biggest story

Lansing, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomed Russ Knopp to the Michigan Capitol for Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2018 State of the State address. Knopp (right), owns Comfort

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Wayne Schmidt will be available for comments following the governor’s 2018 State of the State address on Tuesday. Who: Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City. What: Reaction

The winter season in Michigan provides unlimited opportunities for the entire family. One specific pastime, though, is a favorite in my district and throughout northern Michigan. It is no secret

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt supports legislation that would restore the Michigan personal tax exemption that was lost in the recent federal tax reform. The federal Tax Cuts

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of January. “I am proud to represent the 37th

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt recently introduced legislation that would codify some of the Michigan’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force’s recommendations into state statute. The task force itself