Dear Friends and Neighbors,

   The 2008 legislative session has come to a close. If I could sum up this year in one word, it would be "punt," as big decisions were put off until next year. On the positive side, we did pass some much-needed legislation, including a bill I sponsored to ensure the families of killed, missing, or disabled soldiers can receive a tuition waiver, as well as a measure that will make it easier to find out what's in the state budget.

 

     You can read more about these issues and others in my post-session newsletter by clicking on the "newsletter" link on the left side of this page.

 

    As always, I hope you will contact me if you need assistance working with a state agency, have questions related to the Legislature or if I can help in any other way. 

 

   Thank you for the honor of representing you in the state Senate.

 

   Mike