LaSata: Prior budget cuts restored to help state, local efforts
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. — 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
LANSING, Mich. — Legislation that will reduce the burden of government regulation on small businesses in the state was signed into law on Thursday, said Sen. Kim LaSata, who sponsored
LANSING, Mich. — A bill to help ensure proper recognition for two Southwest Michigan heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice was approved on Thursday by the Senate Judiciary and Public
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Kim LaSata on Tuesday announced upcoming opportunities for residents of the 21st Senate District to meet with her for coffee and discuss state and local