‘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

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett Sunday evening issued the following statement in response to recently testing positive for COVID-19: “The Michigan Army National Guard implemented a COVID-19 screening

‘Her action to suppress speech should worry citizens everywhere’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday after she vetoed his legislation to ensure whistleblower protections for

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett to declare this Saturday, June 27, 2020 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in