Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am most effective at my job when acting on your direct input. I encourage you to reach out to me and my staff with any questions, comments or concerns you may have regarding our community or state and with any policy ideas.

Please do not hesitate to reach out by phone at (517) 373-0822 or send an email to [email protected].

 

Sincerely,

Angela Witwer

State Representative, 76th House District

 

In This Issue:

  • Weekly Wrap-Ups
  • In-District Update
  • Legislative Update

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Witwer
Please keep an eye out on my Facebook page for upcoming Weekly Wrap-ups scheduled in the coming months.

  • Friday, April 10 from 10-11 a.m. at Eaton Rapids City Hall, located at 200 S. Main Street 
  • Friday, April 24 from 10-11 a.m. at Charlotte City Hall, located at 111 E. Lawrence Ave. #1573
  • Friday, May 8 from 10-11 a.m. at the Delta Township Building in Public Meeting Room A, located at 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy
  • Friday, May 22 from 10-11 a.m. at Eaton Rapids City Hall, located at 200 S. Main Street

In-District Update

2026 Senior Healthy Aging Fair
Please join me and special guests from numerous organizations from around the Tri-County area for our 2026 Healthy Aging Fair on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Lansing Mall! We will have a few keynote speakers and resource booths on hand to share resources, including volunteer opportunities, health and fitness resources, information on senior living, and other ways for seniors to remain active in the community!

Tribute for Olivia Stawasz

March Teacher of the Month – Olivia Stawasz
Congratulations to our March Teacher of the Month, Olivia Stawasz! Olivia teaches health, psychology, and yoga at Charlotte High School.

To quote her nominator, “Ms. Stawasz truly deserves to be Teacher of the Month. Even in only her second year of teaching, she has already made a huge impact on students and the school community. She teaches Advanced Health, 9th Grade Health, Psychology, and a Low Impact Exercise class, and despite taking on two brand-new courses this year without any materials prepared beforehand, she has done an incredible job bringing energy, organization, and passion to every lesson. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Stawasz continues to support students by serving as the assistant coach for the CHS Girls Tennis Team. She is known for being caring, understanding, and always willing to listen when a student needs someone to talk to. Many students know that if they ever need support or encouragement, they can always stop by her room. Her dedication, positivity, and commitment to helping students succeed make Ms. Stawasz an outstanding teacher and a perfect choice for Teacher of the Month.”

Congratulations again, Olivia, and thank you for all that you do to support your students both inside and outside the classroom.

April Teacher of the Month Nomination Form
April is here, and our office is taking nominations for District 76’s Teacher of the Month program. Follow the link above to nominate a teacher you believe should be recognized as an outstanding teacher in our district!

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2026 March is Reading Month Update
We had another successful year of ‘March is Reading Month’ events across Eaton County! This year, I was able to read to 6 schools in the district, totaling 60 classrooms and 1,356 students. It was tons of fun!

Thank you to the following schools for hosting me and for allowing me to share the importance of reading with your students:

 Potterville Elementary
 Charlotte Upper Elementary
 Greyhound Central Elementary
 St. Gerard Catholic School
 Winans Elementary School
 First Nazarene Childcare & Learning Academy 

Welcomed Waverly Robotics to the Michigan State Capitol
Recently, students from the Waverly High School robotics team visited me at the Michigan State Capitol. I have enjoyed attending their competitions and other showcase events over the years. A huge thank you to the robotics coach, Jeff Parks, and the Waverly Robotics students for the visit and for the awesome award the team made for me!

Presented Small Business of the Month Award- Cole Cutsss Barbershop
A few weeks ago, I presented the January Small Business of the Month award to Cole Cutsss Barbershop in Potterville. It is always a great opportunity to meet constituents across the district who are working hard every day and making an impact on their communities through their small businesses. Congratulations again to the owner, Cole Davis, on all of your achievements!

Quote graphic for State Rep. Angela Witwer. Her quote reads, "During Agriculture Week, it's important to recognize the critical role of farming in our state - agriculture is our second largest industry and contributes $125.8 billion annually to our economy. More importantly, we must give gratitude to all the farmers who work day and night to keep families fed and boost our economy."

Recognized National Agriculture Week
March 15-21 was National Agriculture Week. Thank you to our farmers and agriculture industry workers in Eaton County and across the state for all that you do to put food on our tables.

Attended the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Delta Township Business Roundtable Event at Great Lakes Christian College
This week, I attended the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Delta Township Business Roundtable event at Great Lakes Christian College. I gave an update on what is happening in the district and at the Capitol.


Legislative Update

My Bipartisan Bill Package to Modernize Michigan’s Drain Code
I have tried to help with this local issue. We need more transparency with our drain commission. Many Representatives and I have been working on legislation for almost a year to address transparency and petitions. I will continue working with both sides of the aisle in the House and the Senate on this important issue.