Solving Problems for West Michigan

At the heart of my work in Lansing is a simple goal: solving problems for West Michigan families. That means bringing people together, finding common ground and delivering real results that make a difference.
 
Below are just some of the ways I’ve worked to deliver bipartisan solutions and get things done for our communities.

  • Earned the most bipartisan voting record in the Michigan Senate
  • Passed bipartisan financial disclosure reform for elected officials
  • Led bipartisan legislation to end child marriage in Michigan
  • Created the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission to fight addiction
  • Secured $14.4 million for West Michigan parks, trails and outdoor spaces
  • Passed bipartisan legislation to protect roadside workers and improve safety
  • Supported a bipartisan package of bills to help reduce medical debt by limiting aggressive debt collection practices, capping interest rates and requiring hospitals to offer financial assistance options

  • Fought to reverse Michigan’s income tax increase
  • Supported expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for working families
  • Proposed a $500 per child tax credit for families
  • Backed eliminating state income tax on tips, overtime and Social Security
  • Supported suspending the gas tax to lower costs at the pump
  • Voted to expand the Homestead Property Tax Credit for homeowners
  • Opposed new taxes and fees on income, farming, licenses and small businesses
  • Fought to stop a proposed statewide trash tax
  • Supported a bipartisan package of bills to help reduce medical debt by limiting aggressive debt collection practices, capping interest rates and requiring hospitals to offer financial assistance options

  • Passed trademark protections to help Michigan small businesses grow
  • Proposed sales tax relief for delivery and installation services
  • Fought to protect tipped wage jobs in restaurants and hospitality
  • Introduced occupational license reciprocity to attract skilled workers
  • Expanded skilled trades training for builders, plumbers and electricians
  • Invested in supply chain technology for Michigan manufacturers
  • Supported an increase in small business property tax exemptions

  • Introduced legislation for free PFAS blood testing for children
  • Secured $15 million for pediatric mental health care at Pine Rest
  • Supported $300 million to recruit and retain health care workers
  • Expanded insurance coverage for telehealth services
  • Introduced legislation to expand access to mental health treatment beds
  • Supported expanded prenatal and maternal health coverage
  • Supported full Medicaid funding to protect access to care
  • Supported a bipartisan package of bills to help reduce medical debt by limiting aggressive debt collection practices, capping interest rates and requiring hospitals to offer financial assistance options

  • Led bipartisan legislation to end child marriage in Michigan
  • Secured funding for Children’s Advocacy Centers supporting abused kids
  • Increased penalties for human trafficking crimes
  • Supported expanded victim services and abuse prevention programs
  • Recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Michigan

  • Supported bipartisan school aid budgets while serving in the Legislature
  • Proposed $10,000 bonuses for top-performing teachers
  • Expanded early literacy programs and reading support for students
  • Secured increased funding for at-risk students
  • Supported dyslexia screening and teacher training
  • Invested $500 million to help students recover from pandemic learning loss
  • Supported preserving school accountability and performance transparency
  • Restored school safety and student mental health funding
  • Secured funding for school resource officers

  • Proposed redirecting $800 million to fix local roads and bridges
  • Secured $25 million to replace the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge in Walker
  • Supported $2.3 billion for local road repairs across Michigan
  • Voted to dedicate $500 million for local road improvements

  • Secured $8.5 million for Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids
  • Supported property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans
  • Proposed special license plates for Purple Heart and Pearl Harbor families
  • Restored funding for Michigan veteran homes
  • Increased funding for Helmets to Hardhats job training for veterans
  • Honored the work of Blue Star Mothers supporting military families

  • Voted to repeal Michigan’s retirement tax
  • Expanded tax exemptions for senior retirement income
  • Improved air quality in nursing homes
  • Expanded PACE services, helping seniors live independently
  • Increased funding for aging and dementia care programs
  • Strengthened protections against elder abuse

  • Secured millions for West Michigan parks, trails and outdoor spaces
  • Supported Natural Resources Trust Fund projects across Michigan
  • Invested $4.7 billion to improve drinking water and replace lead pipes

  • Increased funding for domestic violence prevention and victim services
  • Doubled funding for food banks serving Michigan families
  • Increased support for foster and adoptive families
  • Expanded services for children with motor disabilities
  • Supported programs helping foster youth attend and graduate from college
  • Improved funding for emergency medical services
  • Supported reforms to better protect juveniles in state psychiatric hospitals