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

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