Senator Michael Webber's Press Releases
Webber to host local office hour on Nov. 17
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, invites residents of the 9th Senate District to join him for a local office hour on Monday, Nov. 17, in Troy. Webber will meet with constituents from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 403 at the Troy Community Center, located at 3179 Livernois Road. No appointment is necessary to attend. Michigan’s 9th Senate District includes the cities
Webber tells committee he was misled, stonewalled by MDHHS following auditor’s report on agency’s failings
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Committee Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber described being misled and stonewalled by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services leaders as he testified Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee on a state audit that found the agency failed to protect the rights of mental health patients. “I asked for this audit after hearing too many heartbreaking stories from parents who
Webber celebrates Troy High School senior named 2025 Presidential Scholar
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Tuesday applauded Troy High School senior Ryan R. Wang for being named among the distinguished list of 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars announced by the U.S. Department of Education. “Congratulations to Ryan on his outstanding achievement by being named as a Presidential Scholar,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “His success is inspiring and serves as a great source of pride for
Webber resolution pays tribute to Diwali celebrations: ‘Hope is universal’
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday adopted Sen. Michael Webber’s resolution to recognize the historic, cultural and religious significance of the annual festival of Diwali. “Diwali is a special time celebrated by many of our neighbors throughout Metro Detroit and across Michigan. It brings me joy to take time to recognize this wonderful festival in the Michigan Senate,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “Diwali reminds
Webber demands MDHHS restore vital patient rights data removed from website
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Committee on Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Monday sent a letter to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel demanding that recently deleted public data regarding recipient rights complaints be restored to the department’s website. “Director Hertel cannot continue to operate MDHHS under a cloak of secrecy by simply hiding data that confirms her department’s ongoing
Sen. Webber to host in-district office hour Oct. 24
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, invites residents of the 9th Senate District to join him for a local office hour on Oct. 24 in Sterling Heights. Webber will meet with constituents from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights. The meeting will take place in the library conference