Rep. Brann participates in Legislative Polar Plunge
PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Tommy Brann of Wyoming led efforts in raising $25,000 for children and adults with mental health challenges at the Capitol on Thursday, participating in the eighth annual Legislative Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan.
Rep. Cole welcomes local pastor to lead House invocation
Majority Floor Leader Triston Cole of Mancelona welcomed Pastor Bruce Banwell to the state Capitol to give today’s invocation for the Michigan House of Representatives. Banwell is a pastor at the New Hope Community Church in Williamsburg. They were joined by Speaker Chatfield of Levering.
Rep. Kahle announces March is Reading Month tour
State Rep. Bronna Kahle of Adrian is visiting classrooms throughout Lenawee County during the month of March, sharing her love of reading with local students in observation of March is Reading Month. She plans to visit elementary schools to encourage young people to develop a lifelong love of reading. “March is Reading Month is a…
Rep. Lightner welcomes students to Capitol
PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Sarah Lightner welcomed a group of third grade students from Springport Elementary School to the Capitol on Thursday. The representative gave a tour of the House floor and answered questions on state government.
Rep. Crawford announces March is Reading Month tour
State Rep. Kathy Crawford of Novi today announced her annual March is Reading Month tour. As part of March is Reading Month, the lawmaker will visit schools throughout the Northville, Novi, South Lyon, and Walled Lake districts and read to students, encouraging them to develop a lifelong interest in reading. “The importance of reading for…
Rep. Berman announces March is Reading Month tour
State Rep. Ryan Berman of Commerce Township today announced his annual March is Reading Month tour. As part of March is Reading Month, the lawmaker will visit schools throughout the Walled Lake and West Bloomfield districts and read to students, encouraging them to develop a lifelong interest in reading. “A love for reading will benefit…
Rep. Berman welcomes local rabbi to lead House invocation
State Rep. Ryan Berman of Commerce Township welcomed Rabbi Paul Yedwab (center) to the state Capitol to lead Tuesday’s invocation for the Michigan House of Representatives. Yedwab serves the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield. Joining them at the rostrum is Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield.
Rep. Schroeder announces March is Reading Month tour
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township today announced her March is Reading Month tour. As part of March is Reading Month, the lawmaker will visit schools throughout the Clarkston and Waterford districts and read to students, encouraging them to develop a lifelong interest in reading. “A love for reading will benefit children their entire…
Rep. Mueller commends new agriculture education book
PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Mike Mueller and fellow members of the House Agriculture committee were presented copies of Right This Very Minute, a new educational children’s book published in cooperation with the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Rep. Mueller commended the book, written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Renée Kurilla, as a…
Rep. Schroeder gives Clarkston students Capitol tour
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township was joined by third graders from Bailey Lake Elementary School in Clarkston on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives. “It was a privilege to welcome students from my hometown to tour and see the Capitol,” Rep. Schroeder said. “The students were all engaged and I’m excited…