LANSING, Mich. — Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, listens to Xavier DeGroat of Delta Township testify on Wednesday in support of Barrett’s legislation to help bridge

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate has approved Sen. Tom Barrett’s resolution recognizing May 12-18 as Police Week. “Our law enforcement officers deserve our appreciation and respect for the bravery

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved Sen. Tom Barrett’s legislation to ban dismemberment abortions in the state. “Earlier this year, the state of New York enacted a

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday voted to support legislation to reduce auto insurance rates in Michigan by providing drivers more coverage choices, cracking down on fraud and

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, welcomed the Rev. Dennis Howard to the state Capitol on Thursday. Howard is the pastor at Most Holy Trinity Church in Fowler and

LANSING, Mich. — In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Sen. Tom Barrett and Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. have introduced bipartisan legislation to help bridge the communications gap between law enforcement

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Friday congratulated area schools awarded state grants this week to make important safety improvements. “Students deserve safe schools where they can be themselves,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett said the announcement on Wednesday by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) that it is increasing its assessment on insurers by 15 percent illustrates

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Tuesday introduced legislation to ban dismemberment abortions in Michigan. “Senate Bills 229 and 230 will prohibit the barbaric practice known as dismemberment abortion

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, on Friday talked with Shiawassee County homeowners affected by a tornado that touched down Thursday evening. Barrett joined Rep. Ben Frederick, R-Owosso, to

State Rep. Ben Frederick and Sen. Tom Barrett expressed appreciation for first responders and praised the resiliency of people in Shiawassee County after a tornado tore through the area on

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett is inviting constituents to visit his Senate website to sign up for a free e-newsletter and find links to the senator’s official Facebook page

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett celebrated National Reading Month by reading to second-grade students at Wacousta Elementary School in Grand Ledge on March 1. “Reading to children at a

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett is reminding mid-Michigan families that home heating assistance may be available for those struggling to cover high winter utility bills. “As winter rages on,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett is encouraging area schools to apply for a second round of state grants to make important safety improvements. “Every Michigan student deserves a positive

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett on Wednesday introduced a resolution urging the federal government to provide durable, permanent and meaningful security at the nation’s borders. “Our freedom, strong economy

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett is encouraging residents to participate in the first of Michigan’s two free fishing weekends on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17. The summer weekend is

LANSING, Mich. — After listening to the governor’s 2019 State of the State address Tuesday night, Senate Transportation and Instructure Committee Chairman Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, issued the following statement: “Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, welcomed Chris Stewart of Grand Ledge to the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday night as his guest for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2019 State of

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Tom Barrett will be available for comments following the governor’s 2019 State of the State address on Tuesday. Who: Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, chairman of the