Senator Michael Webber​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Friday highlighted funding in the fiscal year 2025 budget that will support local needs and investments for communities throughout the 9th Senate District. “In my discussions with local officials, there were a number of opportunities for investment that were brought up, many of which had the potential to greatly benefit their communities for years to come,” said Webber, R-Rochester

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber looks forward to cheering on Utica High School graduate Freddie Crittenden III, along with the rest of Team USA competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics that begin Friday in Paris. “The Olympics offer a special opportunity for international unity and national pride as the best athletes from around the world compete,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “The year’s Summer Olympics will

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber applauded Thursday’s announcement from Ford Motor Co. that it will add 50 new jobs at its Sterling Axle Plant as part of a plan to expand production of the brand’s popular F-Series Super Duty pickups. “Ford’s added investment into its Sterling Axle workforce will not only add quality job opportunities for the people of Metro Detroit but also encourage growth

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Committee Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber (center), R-Rochester Hills, was honored as 2024 Legislator of the Year by Michigan Association of Health Plans Executive Director Dominick Pallone (right) and Deputy Director of Legislation and Advocacy Christine Shearer (left) during the organization’s annual conference last week. MAHP recognizes lawmakers for leadership supporting high-quality, affordable, equitable and accessible health care for Michigan

By Sen. Michael Webber 9th District Fentanyl trafficking has grown exponentially over the past few years and it’s having deadly consequences. This spring, the International Journal of Drug Policy reported more than 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl were seized by law enforcement agencies across the United States in 2023. That is a dramatic increase from the more than 71 million pills confiscated in 2022 and

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Committee on Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber has introduced legislation to establish a review commission to study the impact of proposed state mandates on health care insurers that exceed the essential health benefits required under the Affordable Care Act to ensure health care remains affordable in Michigan. “While the state Legislature debates important legislation that could cover benefits going beyond