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

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kim LaSata, R-Bainbridge Township, welcomed Pastor Stacey Wilder from the Calvary Bible Church in Dowagiac to the Michigan Capitol on Thursday. Wilder gave the invocation before

*** Community News Bulletin ***  LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata announced Monday that she will host coffee hours for area residents on March 2 and 6. The lawmaker

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata announced Thursday that she will be co-hosting coffee hours with state Rep. Aaron Miller on Feb. 22. The lawmakers will be available to

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata made the following statement on Wednesday in reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address and the opposition response from

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Kim LaSata recognizing the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 as Catholic Schools Week in

*** Community News Bulletin *** LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata announced Wednesday an upcoming opportunity for area residents to meet with her for coffee and discuss state and

LANSING, Mich. — Culinary students from Niles High School provided white chocolate cranberry cookies to senators and staff on Wednesday. The treat was offered on behalf of Sen. Kim LaSata

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate welcomed the Colon High School Magi football team to the Capitol on Wednesday in honor of the team’s eight-man Division 1 State Championship victory. Colon

LANSING, Mich. — Members of the state Senate sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, urging the governor to declare a state of emergency for the entire Lake

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Monday announced the recipient of her Veteran of the Year award, Lawrence Wozniak, of Stevensville. “West Michigan is blessed with so many great veterans, and

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would allow the names of law enforcement officers, including court officers and corrections offers who died in the

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate approved fiscal year 2020 budget supplemental legislation on Wednesday to restore more than $570 million of Gov. Whitmer’s budget vetoes and transfers. “The governor’s budget

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Wednesday announced her remaining 2019 coffee hour schedule. The meetings allow residents of the 21st Senate District to meet with LaSata for

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata said Tuesday her “Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids” was a big success, with Southwest Michigan residents donating 95 coats at 13 area collections