‘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
LANSING, Mich. — The state Legislature on Wednesday passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett to ensure whistleblower protections for state employees. Senate Bill 686 would protect state employees who
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday unanimously approved Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to help bridge the communications gap between law enforcement and drivers with autism. “Last year I
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Legislature filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for violating state law and disregarding the Michigan
‘Our severe crisis is not being best served by our governor’s actions’ LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, issued the following statement Monday after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed Senate
Barrett bill would put several COVID-19 executive orders into law LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Senate Bill 858 and Senate Resolution 114, extending safety protocols for
‘Gov. Whitmer has abused her power with decisions that have cost people their livelihoods’ LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Friday passed legislation that would provide Michiganders a check against
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett said Thursday that Gov. Whitmer’s extension of her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order through April 30 threatens the rights and freedoms of Michiganders.
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