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

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