Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions that affect an individual’s ability to interact with others. According to the Centers for ...
Repairing Michigan’s roads has been a focal point of efforts to upgrade the state’s infrastructure and local roads are a critically important part of these ...
Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Common risk factors include high ...
The holiday season has come and gone, and 2022 has now arrived. As an exciting way to begin the new year, my office will be ...
One of the things I enjoy most as a legislator is the opportunities I have to engage with area students — whether it’s reading to ...
Winter in Michigan provides a wide variety of enjoyable activities that range from a day of family fun to opportunities for even the most skilled ...
I hope everyone was able to set aside some much-needed time away from their busy lives and enjoy the holiday with their families. As we ...
Southwest Michigan residents have again let their generosity shine through. The third annual Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids has come to a close, and again, ...
Owning and operating a business is the cornerstone of the American dream. For generations, people have traveled to America in search of a better life ...
Hunting is a Michigan tradition that has been passed on for generations and a critical part of our state’s great outdoor heritage. Our great outdoors, ...
Farming and food production are critical economic drivers in Michigan — and both industries include countless small businesses that have been perfecting their craft for ...
On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our nation’s history. For many, Sept. 11 evokes vivid memories and ...
Over the next few weeks, students in southwest Michigan will be returning to their classrooms, and with the beginning of every school year comes additional ...
Michigan has a rich history in the shipping industry and is home to some of the most-navigated waters on earth. With over 3,000 miles of ...
The condition of roads and bridges has long been a discussion throughout the state and is something that often comes up when I speak with ...
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the average American eats about 23 gallons of ice cream per year, and over a billion gallons of ...
Blueberries are a delicious, nutritious, ubiquitous summer treat. It’s easy to take them for granted today, but it was not that long ago when blueberries ...
June is National Great Outdoors Month, and southwest Michigan is a wonderful place to get out and explore. As we officially kick off summer next ...
Financial literacy is a learned skill that can diminish without practice. Financial Literacy Month was established in 2004 and is recognized every April to highlight ...
Each year in Michigan, tens of thousands of children are abused or neglected — about 90 per day. In 2019, very sadly, 63 Michigan children ...
For Christians, Easter Sunday is one of the most important holidays of the year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus three days after his ...
March 23 is Ag Day in Michigan. It’s a time we set aside each year to recognize our state’s food and agriculture industry and the ...
More people are becoming eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination ahead of schedule with the availability of a third vaccine and an increasing number of ...
The governor of New York is currently embroiled in multiple controversies, one of which is for the state’s intentional underreporting of nursing home resident deaths ...
Tax season is upon us and, as southwest Michigan residents are preparing to file their taxes, questions may arise about what to do or about ...
