Video from Senator Michael Webber
Sen. Webber: State audit confirms failures to protect psychiatric patient rights
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)
Sen. Webber wants all psychiatric patients to know their rights
Senator Michael Webber wants more oversight and accountability to better protect patient rights in psychiatric treatment facilities. (WXYZ, June 4, 2025)
Sen. Webber requests independent audit on patient complaint system
Senator Michael Webber talks to Local 4 on the urgency of the pending audit on the Office of Recipient Rights to ensure state officials are held accountable.
Sen. Webber: April is Autism Awareness Month
Senator Michael Webber speaks in support of his resolution to declare April as Autism Awareness Month throughout the state.
“Autism spectrum disorder affects millions of people in many unique ways. While its effects are deeply personal for some of us, autism touches many of us and knows no political or social boundaries,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills, who serves as co-chair of the Michigan Legislature Autism Advocates Caucus. (April 22, 2025)
“Autism spectrum disorder affects millions of people in many unique ways. While its effects are deeply personal for some of us, autism touches many of us and knows no political or social boundaries,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills, who serves as co-chair of the Michigan Legislature Autism Advocates Caucus. (April 22, 2025)