LANSING, Mich. — The Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic took testimony from small businesses from throughout the state on Tuesday about how they have been affected by
LANSING, Mich. — A bill that would simplify the way villages collect delinquent property taxes has been finalized by the Legislature and is on its way to the governor for
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township, said in the following statement released Thursday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent “safe start” proposal to partially reopen the state’s economy
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday approved, with bipartisan support, $524 million in federal COVID-19 funds to help families in need of financial assistance, provide personal protective supplies
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Thursday voted to ensure critical resources and protections continue as the state battles COVID-19 coronavirus and defend the Legislature’s role in states of
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Tuesday announced the winners of the favorite Michigan landmark drawing contest launched earlier this month. The winner representing grades K-5 is Gwendolynn
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Friday was appointed to the newly formed Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The bicameral, bipartisan joint select committee with subpoena power
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata applauded an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday that temporarily suspended requirements for in-person examinations for renewals of pesticide certifications until after
LANSING, Mich. — Southwest Michigan could see a spike in Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) this season because of executive orders from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Sen. Kim LaSata said in a
LANSING, Mich. — State officials announced Thursday that more than 817,000 Michigan residents have filed for unemployment in the wake of executive orders that have effectively shut down the state
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata on Monday congratulated River Valley High School for winning the 2020 Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. “My congratulations to the River Valley Mustangs for winning this year’s
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata made the following statement on Friday, after it was announced 144 businesses throughout Southwest Michigan, including in Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties,
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata said on Thursday she is opposed to expanding and extending Michigan’s emergency declaration by 70 days and would vote against a concurrent resolution
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata announced on Wednesday a new drawing contest open to all schoolchildren in the 21st Senate District to submit a drawing of their favorite
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order, directing all noncritical businesses to temporarily close and all Michiganders to stay home. The
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata said Monday that the final four schools have advanced to the semifinal round of the 2020 Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. “This year’s spirit tournament
LANSING, Mich. — State officials on Saturday confirmed that two people in Berrien County have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. They are the first known confirmed cases in the
LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday passed legislation to restore hundreds of millions in funding that was cut by the governor last year. The bill also provides additional
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Wednesday urged colleagues on the Senate’s Natural Resources Committee to support legislation that would designate the Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, in the
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata announced Friday that the popular Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament has returned for another year and begins Monday, March 2. “The Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament