Governor adopts Barrett pension tax cut
January 24, 2022
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Monday welcomed reports that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has confirmed she will adopt his pension tax cut proposal — Senate Bill 24 of
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Barrett praises UM Dr. Anderson settlement
January 19, 2022
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, who announced he would introduce bipartisan legislation this week with Sen. Adam Hollier, D-Detroit, to expand the statute of limitations in order
Barrett announces plan to push legislation to support survivors of UM’s Dr. Anderson
January 4, 2022
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday announced his plan to introduce legislation to assist survivors of sexual abuse committed by University of Michigan Dr. Robert Anderson as
Governor signs Barrett’s bipartisan bill to maintain tax relief for disabled veterans
December 8, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to allow some disabled veterans to continue deducting the amount of their student loans from their taxable income has been signed into law,
Barrett’s bill to maintain tax relief for disabled veterans sent to governor
November 30, 2021
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to allow some disabled veterans to continue deducting the amount of their student loans from their taxable income after the federal requirement allowing
Barrett calls on AG to issue opinion on redistricting commission actions
November 5, 2021
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
Barrett disappointed in voter ID bill veto, not surprised
October 29, 2021
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
Barrett votes to protect parent choice on student masks, COVID-19 vaccines
October 27, 2021
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
Barrett applauds Senate passage of Let Kids Learn Plan to help families in need with educational expenses
October 19, 2021
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
Barrett votes for 2022 state budget, calls on governor to honor amendment protecting children from mask mandates
September 22, 2021
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
Bill package seeks to ensure equal access to education for Michigan students, regardless of COVID vaccination status
July 28, 2021
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
Barrett votes to approve Unlock Michigan petition
July 19, 2021
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
Barrett cosponsors plan to fix bridges throughout state
June 9, 2021
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
Senate Republicans introduce constitutional carry legislation
June 4, 2021
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
Senate approves Barrett’s constitutional amendment to protect whistleblowers
May 18, 2021
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
Barrett comments on approval of money for troops’ meals
May 7, 2021
‘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
Senate adopts Barrett Police Week resolution
May 5, 2021
‘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
Barrett bill would allow parents to claim their unborn child as a dependent
April 23, 2021
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
Barrett budget bills would strengthen law enforcement and veterans services
April 22, 2021
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
Senate passes bill to reimburse National Guard troops for proper meals
April 20, 2021
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.