Senator Michael Webber's Press Releases
Webber leads push resulting in Senate passage of prenatal care coverage
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Tuesday applauded Senate passage of legislation to expand coverage options for expectant mothers, including expanded Medicaid support. “I’m glad we’re taking up these bills and coming together to do something that will make a real difference for families in communities across the state,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “Expanding access to prenatal care is one of the most meaningful ways
Webber resolution condemns terrorist attacks against civilians in India
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Wednesday introduced a resolution urging Michigan’s congressional delegation and the U.S. government to firmly condemn all terrorism and acts of violence against civilians and calling on the governments of India and Pakistan to do the same as the two nations work toward a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in the long-disputed border region of Jammu and Kashmir. “This
Webber protects vulnerable families in bipartisan vote to preserve state’s sex offender registry
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills, on Tuesday issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to preserve the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act and protect residents against a court order that would have removed more than 30,000 people from Michigan’s sex offender registry this summer: “We have a moral obligation as legislators to protect those we serve, especially the most vulnerable.
Webber Bridge Op-Ed: Michigan roads won’t fix themselves. It’s time for a real plan
The poor condition of Michigan roads has long been a punch line for jokes. In more recent years, they’ve become a tagline for political campaigns. But one thing remains the same — those darn roads aren’t getting fixed. Michigan ranks near the bottom nationally — 40th in the US — for overall road conditions, according to a March report from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. In fact,
Sen. Webber to host local office hour on June 16
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, June 16, 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 welcomes Army veteran, former state lawmaker to Capitol for Memorial Day event
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber (right), R-Rochester Hills, on Thursday welcomed retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski (left) — former state representative and regular guest host for WJR-AM — to the state Capitol as his special guest for the Senate’s annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor Michigan’s fallen service members.