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Here’s an update for Saturday, March 28. Thought of the day: We each have a part to play. Healthcare workers are healing the infected. Essential workers are keeping us fed and producing protective gear. The rest of us need to STAY HOME and STOP THE SPREAD. Yesterday, the Congress passed and the President signed the third coronavirus response package. The bill increases unemployment… Read more »

Here’s an update for Friday, March 27. Thought of the day: I’ll say it once, I’ll say it twice, I’ll say it three times. Stay home, keep your distance and help mitigate the spread of this virus.   Today the House will consider and likely pass the third bipartisan coronavirus relief package. The President is expected to sign it quickly. This legislation… Read more »

Here’s an update for Thursday, March 26.   Thought of the day: We are going to get through it. Remember that. Humor, compassion, kindness. Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives.    Last night, the Senate passed a significant relief package that will help our hospitals, frontline workers, and economy and the House will take this up tomorrow. It will send checks… Read more »

Here’s an update for Wednesday, March 25.   Thought of the day: Support each other, check in and do what we need to do. Remember my friend Rosie, ”WE CAN DO THIS.”   Last night, bipartisan Senate leadership agreed on a third coronavirus relief package deal that will double unemployment benefits for workers increase money for our hospitals on the front lines.… Read more »

Here’s an update for Tuesday, March 24.   Thought of the day: Stay inside. Stay inside. Stay inside.    We have a public health crisis. Period, it cannot be ignored, it’s not going away. It’s killing people. Its real and it is a threat to every last one of us. Speaker Pelosi introduced a third coronavirus relief package to ensure healthcare workers get the… Read more »

Here’s an update for Monday, March 23.   Thought of the day: Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.   Below is a list of resources and information that can be helpful during this time. Please share this information with your family, friends, and colleagues.   Coronavirus information File for unemployment Small Businesses can apply for low-interest disaster… Read more »

Here’s an update for Sunday, March 22.  Thoughts of the day: It is Sunday, a time for reflection, prayer, rest, and looking forward.    There are several families from the 12th Congressional District stranded in Peru & Guatemala. We know this has caused great angst for the families involved and I have been working very hard with all available resources to try… Read more »

Here’s an update for Saturday, March 21. Thought of the day: Staying home isn’t about protecting yourself, it’s about protecting our community and everyone we love. Last night, I hosted a telephone town hall. There were more questions than we had time to get to, people are concerned. Healthcare workers don’t have access to enough personal protective equipment, there aren’t… Read more »

 Websites and hotlines: State of Michigan coronavirus website: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus   State of Michigan coronavirus hotline: 1-888-535-6136, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week Centers for Disease control website: https://www.coronavirus.gov… Read more »

Here’s an update for Friday, March 20. We will continue these updates as long as necessary.  Thought of the day: In a difficult situation, smile. It makes a world of difference.  I’m available as I always am. Tonight at 5:30pm I’m hosting a telephone town hall to provide updates on actions being taken to keep us healthy and financial secure. You… Read more »