Senator Michael Webber​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday proposed approving $152 million for runway improvements at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County to support the new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets that President Donald Trump announced will be coming to the base. “Michigan has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a new fighter mission at Selfridge,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “We need to act quickly

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday led the Senate passage of legislation to protect local funding by creating a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund within the Michigan Department of Treasury. “Local governments in our state have a direct impact on the everyday lives of Michigan families and play a vital role in making our state a great place to live and work,” said Webber, R-Rochester

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, meets with Auditor General Doug Ringler and staff from the Office of the Auditor General, who conducted an independent audit last year into how the Office of Recipient Rights handles patient complaints at state-run psychiatric hospitals after a request from Webber. Webber also addressed the entire OAG staff in the Capitol’s Heritage Hall during the office’s annual

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Committee Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Tuesday introduced legislation to establish a task force to ensure health care is affordable in Michigan by studying the impact of proposed state health insurance mandates that exceed the federal Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits. “Anytime the state debates extra health care requirements beyond the federal scope, we have a duty to

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday voted for legislation honoring the cultural, economic and civic contributions of Chaldean Americans in Michigan. “Macomb and Oakland counties are home to the largest Chaldean community in the country — one that has been actively engaged in growing our state’s cultural and economic landscape for years,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “By recognizing May as Chaldean American Month, we

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted Sen. Michael Webber’s resolution to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month throughout the state. “This is about taking time to celebrate these wonderful individuals and affirm our commitment to support their care and success as we also recognize the important work ahead on this issue and the incredible accomplishments we’ve experienced,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills, who serves as co-chair