Michigan State Sen. Michael Webber (R-Detroit)
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Recent News About Michigan State Sen. Michael Webber (R-Detroit)
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Sen. Webber participates in annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade with family
State Senator Michael Webber, representing Rochester Hills, Michigan, took part in the annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade on Sunday. Accompanied by his wife Julia and their son James, Senator Webber joined over 100 entries marching down a one-and-a-half-mile route, making it the largest Christmas parade in the state.Organized by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation, this festive event has become a beloved tradition in the area and attracts a large crowd each year. The parade marks the beginning of the holiday season, spreading joy and cheer to the...
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Webber Introduces Bill to Improve Funding for Noise Barrier Construction on Michigan Highways
Michigan Senator Michael Webber has introduced legislation aimed at improving funding for the construction of sound barriers along highways in the state. The bill, known as Senate Bill 643, would create a fund within the Michigan Department of Treasury to support noise abatement projects where sound walls are not currently located.Webber's push for increased funding comes after he was able to secure a $10 million appropriation in the state's 2024 fiscal year budget for the construction of sound walls along two sections of I-75 in Troy. This funding was in response to...
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Sen. Webber urges more investigation, accountability with report of pending Hawthorn settlement
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Michael Webber is calling for increased scrutiny and accountability for the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHHS) following reports of a pending court settlement between the department and families of patients at Hawthorn Center, the state's only state-run psychiatric hospital for minors.Webber emphasizes the need for legislative oversight regarding the troubled facility, stating, "This anticipated settlement between MDHHS and Hawthorn families illustrates once more the serious need for increased scrutiny and accountability for the agency...