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Here is an update for September 15th.  Thought of the day: "Energy and persistence conquer all things." -Benjamin Franklin Over the last two days, Michigan reported 544 cases per day. The state's totals are now 6,601 confirmed deaths and 112,612 confirmed cases. Nationally, over 33,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported yesterday. We don’t know what the Fall will bring, but… Read more »

Here is an update for September 10th.    Thought of the day: "Maybe when social distancing is a thing of the past, we'll hug a little harder, hold on a little longer, and remember that nothing matters more than the time we spend with the people we love." — Lori Deschene   Yesterday, Michigan reported 783 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths related to the virus.… Read more »

Here is an update for September 8. Thought of the day: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare Michigan reported 1,153 positive cases. I will be watching these numbers closely over the coming weeks as concerns about Labor Day parties, going back to school, and other compounding factors could lead to dramatic spikes. Now is the time… Read more »

Here is an update for September 4. Thought of the day: "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Wishing everyone a safe Labor Day weekend. This year we can’t celebrate with parades, backyard barbecues, and block parties. Along with smart experts, I have concerns this weekend could contribute to spread. We… Read more »

Here is an update for September 3. Thought of the day: "I will get my education - if it is in home, school, or anyplace.” -Malala Yousafzai Today, across the country, House Democrats are taking action for the children. Every school district is facing questions of how to do the best for the children in the face of overwhelming challenges. I’m joining Dearborn School District to… Read more »

Here is an update for August 31st. Thought of the day: "It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” – Jane Austen Michigan has now reached more than 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6,748 deaths. These are a milestones no one wanted to reach. For our neighbors, our families, and our community we can’t afford another spike. Wear a mask, keep… Read more »

Here is an update for August 28th.  Thought of the day: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."  — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Yesterday, Michigan reported 758 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths related to the… Read more »

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 »