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

Since 2003, Michigan drivers have been subject to state fees that do nothing to improve their driving habits, but if left unpaid, could severely hinder their ability to get to

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of December. The senator will be available

Lansing, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday signed into law legislation that will provide additional protections for consumers who use credit or debit cards to purchase fuel. The governor

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Thursday sent his regards to hunters across the state of Michigan as we approach opening day of firearm deer season. “Michigan has

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of November. The senator will be available

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt on Tuesday was awarded the Commanders Commendation Award by officials from Michigan Wing, the state of Michigan’s branch of the Civil Air Patrol.

Since 1837, Michigan has been the home of several sites that are relevant to either the state’s or our nation’s history. For 180 years, the state has worked to maintain

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt was joined by his Senate colleagues on Thursday with freshly harvested Michigan apples as part of the fifth annual Apple Crunch Day at

Our state has made wonderful strides since emerging from the treacherous recession of the early 2000s. Seven years ago, Michigan had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country;