Community conversation in Troy today, mid-year legislative updates, and more

In this newsletter, you will learn about:

• My Upcoming Community Conversation in Troy — Today at 6:30 p.m.
• My Introduction of the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act
• My Mid-Year Legislative Updates
• League of Michigan Bicyclists Bike Safety Toolkit
• Submissions for my Small Business, Nonprofit, and Teacher of the Month awards

Please join me early this month for a community conversation at the Troy Community Center. Events like these are a great way for you to learn about your state government and share your thoughts with me. I’m excited to take your questions and update you on the latest legislative developments.

When: Today, Aug. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Troy Community Center, 3178 Livernois Road, 48083

The following are highlights from my recent work in the Legislature. All the sponsored and cosponsored legislation I work on this term (2025-26) is available here. All my legislation from my first term (2023-24) is available online. Additionally, you can see my press releases page for additional updates.

This term, I introduced the Universal Constitutional Remedies Act (House Bill 6110) that allows Michigan residents to seek legal action if individual federal officers violate their constitutional rights within Michigan.

Strengthening legal accountability is essential to safeguarding our civil liberties. Constitutional guarantees must apply equally to all, and government officials operating in Michigan must remain accountable when they infringe upon individual rights.

I am proud to share my office’s mid year legislative updates, highlighting vital investments in Michigan’s educational infrastructure. In the 2026-2027 state budget recently signed into law last month by the governor, we secured substantial funding increases for our local school districts.

This budget will continue to support the free public school breakfast and lunch program that was first established under our Democratic governing trifecta in 2023. To continue this resource for students, House Democrats have introduced House Bill 4870 and 4871 this term that secure these free school meals into permanent state law.

I’m proud to support a statewide public education message led by the League of Michigan Bicyclists focused on improving road safety, reducing injuries and supporting climate-friendly transportation across Michigan. Safety on our roads is about looking out for one another and making small choices that protect the people around us.

Drivers can learn the best practices for sharing the road with people on bicycles through their Bicycle Friendly Driver Program, a quick one-hour online course covering safe driving habits. Riders can also learn the essential rules and safety guidelines using their comprehensive booklet What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know.

By staying alert and giving people riding bikes the space they need, we can help create safer streets and more connected, healthier communities for everyone. Learn more at LMB.org.

Each month, I recognize a small business in the community as our Small Business of the Month. To nominate your favorite business for this recognition, please fill click on the button below:

If you know an amazing educator who deserves the spotlight, please nominate them for a future Teacher of the Month award by filling out the nomination below.

Teachers are the backbone of this nation, and our district has the BEST! If you know an amazing educator who deserves the spotlight, please nominate them for a future Teacher of the Month award by filling out the nomination form below.

Know a nonprofit in our community that’s doing great work? Nominate them to be my office’s Nonprofit of the Month!

Click the button below to get started:

Do you know someone in the district who is retiring and would like a legislative tribute to celebrate their years of service? Has a local team or group reached a milestone that they would like to be acknowledged with an official certificate for each member? Our office can provide legislative tributes, letters and certificates on a wide range of recognitions for constituents.

If you would like to request any of these materials for yourself or others, please email my office at [email protected] with as much information as possible on the requested recognition, and we will work with you to arrange delivery or presentation of the recognition!