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Here is an update for April 26.  Thought of the day: When all else fails, turn up the music and dance a little!   Not many updates today, but some thoughts on this gloomy Sunday morning. It's Sunday, so it’s a day of rest. We need more tests to reopen the government. The most recent interim relief package we passed will do just that. We are seeing the number of… Read more »

Here is an update for April 25.   Thought of the Day: “In times of difficulty those brave enough to stay the course will be victors in the end” – Coach Bo Schembechler Governor Whitmer extended the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15. Over the past week, we have watched the number of cases slowly decline. We aren’t in the clear. We are closely watching to see if new… Read more »

Here is an update for April 24.   Thought of the Day: “In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” – Lee Iacocca   Went to DC for the day where we passed an interim relief package to get more money to small businesses, hospitals, state and local governments and testing. It passed with… Read more »

Here is an update for April 23.   Thought of the day: “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” — Helen Keller   Last night I hosted my weekly telephone town hall and this morning I traveled back to Washington, DC to vote for the next coronavirus relief package that will help with many of the concerns heard last night. Among… Read more »

Here is an update for April 22nd. Thought of the day: Listen to the doctors and health experts. How long we’re in quarantine depends on how well we listen to them.  My weekly telephone town hall will be tonight at 5:30pm. It is important to be available to you and is why I do a weekly town hall. Joining me will be Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom from Henry Ford… Read more »

Here is an update for April 21, 2020. Thought of the day: "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." — Marie Curie Michigan and CVS have come together in a partnership to provide drive-through rapid COVID-19 testing in Dearborn. We worked very hard to make this happen. Testing will be conducted… Read more »

Here is an update for April 20. Thought of the day: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” — Mary Anne Radmacher We all want to re-open the economy, get back to work, but we have to do it in a way that keeps us safe and saves lives. Many factors will go into gradually re-opening our… Read more »

Here is an update for April 19.  Thought of the day: “Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. The weekend is almost over, but work hasn’t finished. Still on the phone from sunrise to sunset working to address PPE, small business loans, and unemployment issues. We need to get more money into the small business programs and update the… Read more »

Here is an update for April 18, 2020. Thought of the day: Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger & more resilient – Steve Maraboli Our community is so grateful for all the front line workers. The health care workers, first responders, grocery store workers, food deliverers, public transit workers, factory workers making PPE and ventilators, and so many more.… Read more »

Here is an update for April 17. Thought of the day: “When everything seems to be against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford This has been without fail a long week for everyone. As we head into the weekend, we need to focus on self-care. You yourself are important during isolation. What each of us does can decide how long… Read more »