State Rep. Mark Tisdel last week approved a plan to help build an all-abilities playground at Rochester’s Memorial Grove All Abilities Park.

State Rep. John Damoose last week voted to fund five outdoor projects in Northern Michigan and the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Rep. Meerman, one of the co-chairs of the Michigan House School Safety Task Force, talks about the recommendations of the panel, including plans to create a special commission to improve the mental health of school-age students and hire additional staff who are dedicated to ensuring school safety.

The Michigan Legislature yesterday finished up work on the new state budget that will go into effect this fall. The state House passed the bills with large bipartisan majorities. After wrapping up negotiations with the governor and the state Senate, Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth (R-Farwell) today highlighted some of the ways in which Northern Michigan will benefit from the agreement.

Rep. Jeff Yaroch of Richmond will host two ‘Listening Tour’ events in July.

The Michigan Senate has unanimously approved a proposal co-sponsored by state Rep. Matt Hall to honor a fallen law enforcement hero from Kalamazoo County.