LANSING, Mich. — A bill approved by the state Senate on Thursday would provide $15 million for the Qualified Agricultural Loan Origination Program to aid farmers and other agriculture-related businesses

LANSING, Mich. — Students residing within the Benton Harbor promise zone boundaries would remain eligible for a promise scholarship if circumstances lead to their graduating from another high school within

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Friday applauded a bipartisan agreement on legislation that will significantly lower auto insurance costs for drivers throughout Southwest Michigan. The final reform was approved

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township, on Friday released the following statement regarding the financial and academic situation at Benton Harbor Area Schools. “Ensuring a quality education

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Wednesday introduced a bill to help ensure proper recognition for two Southwest Michigan heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In 2016, Security Supervisor

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata welcomed the 2019 Blossomtime court to the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday. “For more than a century, the Blossomtime Festival has brought together communities throughout

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata released the following statement on Tuesday after the Senate approved legislation to ban dismemberment abortions in Michigan. Senate Bills 229 and 230 would expand

LANSING, Mich. — A comprehensive plan to lower auto insurance rates in the state was approved on Tuesday, said Sen. Kim LaSata. “My constituents, along with all Michigan drivers, pay

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata announced on Wednesday the promotion of Legislative Director Katherine Lindt-Witkowski to serve as her new chief of staff. “I am delighted to announce Katie

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Monday congratulated the Coloma Comets for winning the 2019 Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. “I would like to congratulate students, parents, faculty, and alumni

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata congratulated the “Elite 8” schools that have advanced in the 2019 Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. “The #SWMISpirit tournament is gaining momentum as we continue

Round one winners advance and prize announced for tournament champion LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata announced on Monday the schools that have advanced to the “Sweet 16” round of

Event starts Monday, March 18 LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata announced Tuesday that the popular Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament is back and will start on Monday, March 18. “I

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township, released the following remarks on Tuesday in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fiscal year 2020 budget presentation: “Southwest Michigan families can’t

LANSING, Mich. – State Senator Kim LaSata was sworn in as Senator of the 21st district on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice