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

‘The governor’s actions may very well be too little and too late’ LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Friday thanked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for partially heeding his request

‘Student-athletes can safely compete and celebrate with family and friends’ LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, urging her administration to

‘New manufacturing jobs will further boost the Charlotte economy’ LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday praised The Shyft Group for the new hiring efforts at its Charlotte

‘This legislation will help protect both lives and livelihoods’ LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett on Wednesday voted in support of the bipartisan legislation to address the challenges of

‘There is a simple remedy to the governor’s constitutional objection: Amend the constitution’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett introduced a constitutional amendment on Thursday to protect state employees who

‘Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle came together to pass a balanced budget on time’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Wednesday voted to support a fiscal year

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett addressed the Second Amendment March on Thursday at the Michigan Capitol, offering a rousing defense of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms