Video from Senator Michael Webber​

Proposed legislation aims to change Michigan's school security measures

Senator Michael Webber introduced legislation to implement mobile panic alert systems throughout the state’s public and nonpublic schools to ensure real-time coordination between schools, 911, law enforcement and first responders. (WDIV, February 14, 2025)
Proposed legislation aims to change Michigan's school security measures
Proposed legislation aims to change Michigan's school security measures
Senator Michael Webber introduced legislation to implement mobile panic alert systems throughout the state’s public and nonpublic schools to ensure real-time coordination between schools, 911, law enforcement and first responders. (WDIV, February 14, 2025)
Legislature must act to preserve tip credit, save hospitality jobs
Legislature must act to preserve tip credit, save hospitality jobs
Senator Michael Webber calls upon Senate leadership to immediately move on legislation approved by a bipartisan House vote to protect Michigan’s tip credit system and save thousands of hospitality industry jobs. (January 29, 2025)
'We're failing these kids:' Webber calls for more oversight at Hawthorn Center
'We're failing these kids:' Webber calls for more oversight at Hawthorn Center
Sen. Michael Webber calls for better oversight of the Hawthorn Center in Northville Township following a 7 Action News investigation revealing how vulnerable young patients have been put in harm’s way while under the state’s care. (June 2, 2023)
Sen. Webber: People Are Not Asking to Pay More in Property Taxes
Sen. Webber: People Are Not Asking to Pay More in Property Taxes
Senator Michael Webber speaks in opposition to the creation of new property taxes to support museums across the state – whether they property owners live near these museums or not. (December 20, 2024)
Sen. Webber: Allow Residents to Opt-Out of Transit Taxes
Sen. Webber: Allow Residents to Opt-Out of Transit Taxes
Senator Webber speaks in support of his amendment to House Bill 6088, which would have allowed voters in Oakland County communities to maintain their autonomy and opt out of additional taxes for transit systems that do not benefit their communities. (December 20, 2024)
Sen. Webber Welcomes Hospitality Workers to the Capitol
Sen. Webber Welcomes Hospitality Workers to the Capitol
Senator Michael Webber introduces more than 600 hospitality workers visiting the capitol to talk to legislators about how to preserve their jobs and avoid a devastating impact on local bars and restaurants. (December 10, 2024)
Sen. Webber supports Michigan’s servers and hospitality workers
Sen. Webber supports Michigan’s servers and hospitality workers
Senator Michael Webber supports keeping Michigan’s Tip Credit to support downtowns and hospitality workers. (December 10, 2024)
Sen. Webber: Improve Oversight of Psychiatric Hospitals
Sen. Webber: Improve Oversight of Psychiatric Hospitals
Senator Michael Webber speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 915, calling for greater oversight of Michigan’s psychiatric hospitals, and improved protections for the rights of voluntary psychiatric patients. (December 4, 2024)
Sen. Webber leads call for state audit of Hawthorn Center; Office of Recipient Rights
Sen. Webber leads call for state audit of Hawthorn Center; Office of Recipient Rights
Sen. Michael Webber has sent a letter to Michigan Auditor General Doug Ringler requesting a formal audit of the only state-run psychiatric hospital for minors after hearing testimony from families whose loved ones have suffered in the care of the Hawthorn Center.

Video Source: WXYZ, July 14, 2023
‘Light triumphs over darkness’: Webber resolution honors Diwali celebrations
‘Light triumphs over darkness’: Webber resolution honors Diwali celebrations
The Michigan Senate on Wednesday, Nov. 13 adopted Sen. Michael Webber’s resolution to recognize the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Diwali.
WDIV Provides Update on Troy Sound Wall
WDIV Provides Update on Troy Sound Wall
Senator Michael Webber helped secure funding for the Troy Sound Wall in June 2023, and the project is on schedule to begin construction in 2026. (WDIV, Nov. 11, 2024)
Sen. Webber: We Have to Do Right By These Kids
Sen. Webber: We Have to Do Right By These Kids
In an interview with WDIV, Senator Michael Webber explains how his legislation would require external oversight of state psychiatric facilities to protect young patients. (October 23, 2024)