LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett (third from left) and Rep. Ben Frederick (third from right) presented a state of Michigan tribute to Michigan Works! 2020 Impact Award recipient

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett to ensure whistleblower protections for state employees. Senate Bill 686 would protect state employees who

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution introduced by Sen. Tom Barrett recognizing Feb. 25, 2020 as Cochlear Implant Day. Senate Resolution 103 states that by

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, visited the General Motors Lansing Delta Township plant Friday as the company celebrated the production of its 3 millionth vehicle. Barrett discussed

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, has announced his February coffee hours. Coffee hours are open to residents of the 24th Senate District to express their opinions or concerns

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett to expand the personal use of military surplus vehicles. Under Senate Bills 344 and 346, military

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, welcomed Xavier DeGroat of Delta Township and his father Freddie DeGroat to the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday night as his guests for Gov.

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, welcomed Chaplain Lloyd Scharer to the state Capitol on Wednesday to deliver the invocation before Senate session. Scharer is the chaplain coordinator for

LANSING, Mich. — A multi-bill package spearheaded by Sen. Tom Barrett to make important infrastructure policy reforms in Michigan was approved by the state Senate on Tuesday. “This reform package

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to help bridge the communications gap between law enforcement and drivers with autism. “It has been

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, welcomed the Rev. Jason Georges to the state Capitol on Thursday. Georges is the senior pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church of Corunna and

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Thursday introduced legislation as part of a 10-bill package to make important infrastructure policy reforms in Michigan. “This is a road policy reform

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett and Rep. Ben Frederick on Monday applauded the approval of financial relief funding that will help Shiawassee County public safety agencies with expenses following

LANSING, Mich. — State Sens. Aric Nesbitt and Tom Barrett on Wednesday introduced a pair of bills that would prohibit any local government in the state of Michigan from adopting

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to prevent homeowners and small businesses from being hit with higher taxes for going solar. “Currently,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday supported supplemental funding that features financial relief to help Shiawassee County public safety agencies with expenses following two tornadoes that hit the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Wednesday applauded 36 area school districts and educational agencies that are part of a talent consortium recently awarded a Marshall Plan for Talent

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett is reminding residents that Michigan’s annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9. “The free fishing weekend helps promote our

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Friday voted to send bipartisan reform to the governor that will reduce auto insurance rates for drivers throughout the state. “Michigan’s unaffordable car

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Thursday participated in the Michigan Senate’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Service, which honored the sacrifices of all the state’s fallen soldiers and featured