State Rep. (MI-38) | Former Policy Analyst for MI AFL-CIO | Lawyer
Saint Joseph, MI
Joined January 2023
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"Today was a monumental day for me and my family. As of 8:02 this morning, my wife and I welcomed our daughter into the world. My daughter who is now 12 hours old. And here I am in Lansing doing the job that my constituents elected me to do..." #mileg #letsgettowork
Today, I toured the UPS facility in Saint Joe. I joined a driver on a delivery route and even helped deliver packages. Thank you to the team for the warm welcome and a behind-the-scenes look at your daily work! Proud to support the union workers who deliver for our communities.
Join us for a Community Conversation tonight from 5–6 p.m. at the New Buffalo Township Office. Everyone is welcome!
Join us today at 5 p.m. at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library for a Community Conversation. Hope to see you there!
(1/3) Trump and Republicans have continued to escalate the war with Iran and expand the U.S. military presence in the Middle East, while everyday Americans are left dealing with the economic consequences.
(2/3) Gas prices are rising, grocery, utility, housing, and healthcare costs remain high, and families are already feeling squeezed by the cost of living.
Join us next week for our upcoming Community Conversation events:
📍October 7, 5–6 PM | Saugatuck-Douglas Library
📍October 9, 5–6 PM | New Buffalo Township Office
Everyone is welcome!
(1/3) Recently, I introduced House Bill 6417 to extend the support provided by Michigan’s Community & Worker Economic Transition Office to workers whose jobs are affected by the adoption or implementation of AI.
(2/3) These workers would gain access to tools such as education, training, career counseling, skills matching, reemployment services, and financial planning assistance.
(3/3) HB 6417 would help ensure Michigan is prepared for the impact of AI on our workforce and can provide a fair economic transition rather than reacting after jobs are already gone.
(1/2) Please see the City of South Haven’s latest update on the East Jordan Plastics fire and cleanup efforts.
(1/2) Caring Connection is presenting Voices Empowered, featuring guest speaker Jess Michaels, in St. Joseph on Thursday, October 1.
Proceeds will support Caring Connection’s Empowerment Center and its services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Berrien County.
(2/2) The event is just a few days away. Consider attending or sharing this post to help spread the word and support this important local organization.
For tickets and event details: caringconnectionmi.org/event…
(1/2) We are closely monitoring the fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven. Our thoughts are with the employees, nearby residents, and all those affected by this emergency. We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders working to protect the community.
(2/2) Please stay safe, avoid the area, and follow guidance from local emergency officials. We will share updates as more information becomes available.
wsbt.com/news/regional/south…
Join us today at 4 p.m. in the Felland Auditorium at the St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library for a Community Conversation. Hope to see you there!
(1/2) This week, Rep. Paquette and I testified before the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on House Bills 5152 and 5153.
This bipartisan package would help protect homeowners facing foreclosure by increasing transparency, creating a seven-day cooling-off period before
(2/2) certain transactions, and closing loopholes that allow predatory buyers to pressure vulnerable families into signing away redemption rights, surplus proceeds, or home equity for far less than their property is worth.
Read more: wsjm.com/2026/09/22/paquette…
