Commonsense reforms Over the last two weeks, my team and I have knocked on hundreds of doors throughout our community, talking to our friends and neighbors –...
Social Security and You: New fact sheets added to your online statement Your Social Security Statement tells you how much you or your family can expect to receive in disability, survivors, and retirement...
Choosing wisely We choose what we believe. We base our choice on complicated webs of logic, reason, relationships, and experience that are unique to us...
Reforms can make Michigan’s elections better than ever One of the most important, if not the most important, parts of our representative form of government is the act of voting. Voting and...
Upton hosts teletown halls on COVID-19 vaccine A few days ago, I hosted two teletown halls with thousands of folks across Southwest Michigan to discuss our continued efforts to...
Easter hymn Music styles and preferences change over the years but some music survives history, delivering a strand of hope woven through decades and...
Karl's Kolumn HAPPY EASTER… May the peace and love embodied in the miracles of Easter, remain with you always.
Delivering broadband expansion for Southwest Michigan Lack of broadband access is a massive issue in our corner of the state - an issue that has only been exacerbated since our lives and our...
Get a COVID-19 vaccine: For Your Health and Safety A COVID-19 vaccine is critical in slowing the spread of the virus and helping our community recover from the pandemic. Stopping this...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Each year in Michigan, tens of thousands of children are abused or neglected — about 90 per day. In 2019, very sadly, 63 Michigan...
Have a safe and happy Easter For Christians, Easter Sunday is one of the most important holidays of the year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus three days...
Edward Jones: Business owners’ issues go beyond ‘mom and pop’ label If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom...
It’s the only way It was not going to end well on this dark afternoon outside Jerusalem at Calvary. Three crosses for three crucified, two of which who...
Karl's Kolumn MENTAL MIDGETS… C’mon folks, there are plenty of receptacles for your trash… including barrels in your backyard, and trash pickup at the...
A proposed solution to the border crisis America has long been the land of opportunity for millions of immigrants who enrich our communities and contribute to our economy. But,...
Helping small businesses bounce back As the House and Senate continue fighting to give our constituents a voice in how our state is responding to COVID-19, I’m working to...
Ag Day a tribute to Southwest Michigan’s farming heritage Ag Day a tribute to Southwest Michigan’s farming heritage
COVID supplemental budget details The COVID-19 supplemental budget strategically appropriates and provides relief to our state that is reeling from the effects of COVID-19...
Did you polish your shoes? We all have memories of our childhood. When I was a kid, we had a number of family routines for the weekend. Sunday night we would listen...