Sen. Barrett votes for balanced 2021 state budget
September 24, 2020
‘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
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Barrett addresses Second Amendment March
September 17, 2020
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
Barrett issues statement on recent National Guard coronavirus screening results
August 2, 2020
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
Barrett slams governor’s veto
July 8, 2020
‘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
Senate adopts Barrett resolution declaring Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day
June 25, 2020
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
Legislature approves Barrett bill to protect state employees
June 25, 2020
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
Senate unanimously approves law enforcement autism awareness bills
June 11, 2020
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
Barrett comments on lawsuit against the governor to restore constitutional separation of power
May 6, 2020
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
Barrett responds to governor’s veto of SB 858
May 4, 2020
‘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
Senate OKs measures defending Legislature’s role in states of emergency, continuing critical COVID-19 protections
April 30, 2020
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
Senate OKs Barrett bills limiting governor’s power
April 24, 2020
‘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
Barrett responds to governor’s extension of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order
April 9, 2020
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.
Barrett and Frederick present tribute to Impact Award winner
March 5, 2020
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
Senate OKs Barrett bill to protect state employees
February 27, 2020
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
Barrett resolution recognizes Cochlear Implant Day
February 25, 2020
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
Barrett visits GM Lansing Delta Township for production milestone
February 21, 2020
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
Sen. Barrett to hold February coffee hours
February 18, 2020
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
Barrett bills would broaden the use of military surplus vehicles
February 18, 2020
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
**PHOTO ADVISORY** Barrett welcomes autism advocate to Capitol for 2020 State of the State address
January 30, 2020
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.
**PHOTO ADVISORY** Barrett welcomes Chaplain Scharer to Capitol for Senate invocation
January 29, 2020
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