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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 »

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 »