Senator Michael Webber's Press Releases
Sen. Webber supports $1.6M in natural resource investments for Greater Rochester Area
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday voted for legislation to approve a $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) investment into park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including $1.6 million for two projects in the Greater Rochester Area. “This trust fund has proven to be a great tool for investing in our parks and natural resources without putting additional tax
Sen. Webber seeks to grow state’s health care workforce as part of new economic development effort
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Wednesday introduced legislation to increase opportunities for licensed public health care workers to transfer out-of-state credentials as part of a larger plan introduced by Senate Republicans to encourage economic growth in Michigan. “Michigan needs more health professionals, and we must ensure that bureaucratic red tape is not hindering talented individuals from establishing roots to
Sen. Webber will host in-district office hour on May 13
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, invites residents of the 9th Senate District to join him for a local office hour session on May 13. Webber will meet with constituents from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights. The meeting will take place in the library conference room. No appointment
Sen. Webber celebrates launch of MEDC defense, aerospace innovation office
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber on Monday applauded the launch of the Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to attract, retain, and grow investments into the state’s defense and aerospace industry. “Michigan has a proud legacy as the Arsenal of Democracy and this new office will ensure our state continues to be a national leader in
Sen. Webber will host in-district office hour April 22
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, invites residents of the 9th Senate District to join him for a local office hour session on April 22. Webber will meet with constituents from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at the Rochester Hills City Hall, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills. The meeting will take place in the Planning Department Conference Room
Bridge Michigan Op-Ed: Michigan parents have right to know what their children are taught in school
By Sen. Michael Webber and Rep. Mark Tisdel Parents — the primary educators of their children — have a basic and fundamental right to know what their children are being taught in school. However, a series of concerning court rulings may now make it more difficult for parents to gain access to classroom information. In February, an appeals panel upheld an Oakland County judge’s ruling that