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Since COVID-19 first hit, I’ve worked around the clock to ensure our community has the resources we need to defeat this virus and keep our loved ones safe. With money from the CARES Act, we’ve been able to support our schools, hospitals, and frontline workers. Below you can find a list of resources that’s been delivered to our community as part of the CARES Act. Over $500,000 in… Read more »

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, and many have needed a helping hand, support and plain old-fashioned caring. Since this began, my office and I have been working around the clock to provide support and relief to Michiganders. With so much going on, I wanted to share an update on our work. We are here for you every day and will be until this virus is defeated. … Read more »

Here is an update for August 24th.  Thought of the day: “The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with joy are goodness, beauty, and truth.” – Albert Einstein On Sunday, Michigan reported 768 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the total case count for the state to 96,792 cases. Cases in the state have leveled out with each daily case count ranging from… Read more »

Here is an update for August 19th.    Thought of the day: “Strong people don't put others down... They lift them up.” ― Michael P. Watson   Yesterday, Michigan reported 477 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths related to the virus. This brings the states total case count to 93,662 and total death toll to 6,340. Nationally, we reported a little over 39,000 cases which… Read more »

Here is an update for August 17th.  Thought of the day: “Keep looking up… that’s the secret of life.” — Charlie Brown Yesterday, Michigan reported 565 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths related to the virus. In Michigan, new cases have plateaued in the last two weeks, while deaths remain flat. Testing has remained steady, with an average of more than 25,000 per day, with the… Read more »

Here is an update for August 14th. Thought of the day: "Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later." - Og Mandino On Thursday, Michigan reported 1,121 new cases of COID-19, the highest number since May 14. That’s considerably above the previous seven-day average of 652 new cases a day. We need to pay attention. We all do. Yes, I am out. But I wear my mask.… Read more »

Here is an update for August 12th.  Thought of the day: “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou Yesterday, Michigan reported 796 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths related to the virus. Nationwide, we reported over 54,000 cases yesterday — states like Florida, Texas, and California continue to be hot zones. Compared to… Read more »

Here is an update for August 10th.  Thought of the day: “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” -- William James Over the weekend, our country passed a milestone with more than five million COVID-19 cases. No other country has reported as many cases. Brazil ranks second, with about three… Read more »

Here is an update for August 7.   Thought of the day: “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” - Shannon L. Alder Yesterday, Michigan reported 772 new COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths related to the virus. This is a large increase in both deaths and cases from previous days and weeks. Nationally, we saw an increase in… Read more »

Here is an update for August 5th.    Thought of the day: “Plan ahead: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” — Richard Cushing   Yesterday, Michigan reported 664 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths related to the virus. Nationwide, over 51,000 new cases were reported. This continued uptick in cases comes as the CDC reports hospitalization rates have begun to… Read more »