Video from Senator Michael Webber
Sen. Webber was ‘misled and stonewalled’ by MDHHS over mental health patient protections
Sen. Webber was ‘misled and stonewalled’ by MDHHS over mental health patient protections
Sen. Michael Webber testifies in the House Oversight Committee that he was “misled and stonewalled” by MDHHS when he started asking questions about how residents are treated inside Michigan’s mental health care system. (WDIV, Nov. 4, 2025)
Sen. Webber: House Oversight Presentation
Senator Michael Webber illustrates to members of the House Oversight Committee how MDHHS is failing to protect our most vulnerable seeking mental health care. (Nov. 4, 2025)
Webber resolution pays tribute to Diwali celebrations: ‘Hope is universal’
The Michigan Senate on Tuesday, Oct. 21 adopted Sen. Michael Webber’s resolution to recognize the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Diwali.
Sen. Webber: State audit confirms failures to protect psychiatric patient rights
Senator Michael Webber speaks on the state audit that confirms MDHHS is failing to protect our most vulnerable seeking mental health care. (Oct. 14, 2025)
Webber demands MDHHS restore vital patient rights data removed from website
Senator Michael Webber sends 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. (WDIV, Oct. 13, 2025)
Sen. Webber explains why Michigan’s mental health system is failing our residents
Senator Michael Webber talks to Local 4 on the recent audit regarding the system wide failures of the Office of Recipient Rights (ORR) within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (WDIV, Oct. 9, 2025)
Parents deserve a better patient protection system for kids seeking mental health care
The Office of Recipient Rights within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is failing to protect the rights of mental health patients within our state hospital system. (WDIV, Oct. 9, 2025)
Webber condemns MDHHS after state audit confirms failures to protect psychiatric patient rights
Senator Michael Webber says it is clear that the Office of Recipient Rights is failing to protect our most vulnerable seeking mental health care. (Local 4, Sept 30, 2025)
Sen. Webber: Problems vs Solutions
Senator Michael Webber speaks to finding solutions to passing a bipartisan state budget. (September 10, 2025)
Webber leads push resulting in Senate passage of prenatal care coverage
Senator Michael Webber speaks in support of legislation to expand coverage options for expectant mothers, including expanded Medicaid support. (July 1, 2025)
Sen. Webber Congratulates Michael Ghete on his Senate Internship
Senator Michael Webber congratulates Michael Ghete on his internship in the Michigan Senate as part of the MSU Michigan Government Semester Program. (July 1, 2025)
Sen. Webber: Protecting Michigan’s young and vulnerable mental health patients
Senator Michael Webber speaks on providing greater oversight, transparency, and accountability for patients seeking mental health care. (June 25, 2025)