LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, on Friday called on Attorney General Dana Nessel to offer an opinion on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s (MICRC) repeated efforts to
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Friday expressed his disappointment in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of a series of bills that would have helped to better secure Michigan elections
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday joined Senate Republicans in passing legislation to affirm Michigan parents’ rights to choose whether their children wear face masks at school or
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday applauded the Senate’s approval of bills that would work to give parents more options to support the education of their children and
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday voted to approve a balanced fiscal year 2022 state budget plan focused on increasing investments to support Michigan families, building up the
LANSING, Mich. — State Sens. Lana Theis, Tom Barrett and Kim LaSata on Tuesday introduced a package of bills to help ensure equal access to education for all vaccinated and
LANSING, Mich. — On Thursday, Sen. Tom Barrett and the state Senate voted to approve the Unlock Michigan citizen-led petition to repeal the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett said Wednesday he cosponsored MI Safe Drive, a plan to fund repairs for hundreds of bridges in severe condition throughout Michigan. “This is
LANSING, Mich. — Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would allow law-abiding adults to conceal carry firearms without a license. “The right of the people to keep and bear
LANSING, Mich. — A constitutional amendment sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett to protect state employees who contact legislators was adopted by the Senate on Tuesday. “People who work for the
‘I am grateful so many rose to the challenge and gave generously to this cause’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, on Friday issued the following statement after the
‘We are indebted to the unwavering public service of these courageous individuals’ LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted a measure sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett declaring May
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett has introduced legislation that would allow parents to claim their unborn babies as dependents on their state income taxes. “This measure will provide tax
LANSING, Mich. — A Senate panel on Thursday approved fiscal year 2022 budget bills sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett that would strengthen law enforcement in the state and increase money
Barrett: ‘Thanks to generous donations we can show our appreciation to these soldiers’ LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved a bill enabling private funds raised by Sen.
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett introduced legislation Wednesday to help safeguard secure elections in the state and give every voter confidence in the results. Barrett’s measure is part of
‘There is a simple remedy to the governor’s constitutional objection: Amend the constitution’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett reintroduced a constitutional amendment Tuesday to protect state employees who contact
‘We must do all we can to assist these veterans, who have made incredible sacrifices’ LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate Tuesday unanimously passed a measure sponsored by Sen. Tom
‘The National Guard Bureau must end its contract with this incompetent caterer’ LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution introduced by state Sen. Tom Barrett, calling
‘Our dedicated troops deserve thorough consideration and deliberation for long-term activations’ LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Thursday introduced a bill to require legislative approval for any long-term