Video from Senator Thomas A. Albert
Sen. Albert: Support child care the right way
Sen. Albert: Support child care the right way
Sen. Thomas Albert supports the successful Tri-Share Child Care Program, but says Senate Bill 310 needlessly gives away the Legislature’s authority over the program to government bureaucrats. (May 20, 2026)
Sen. Albert: Democrat budget relies on gimmicks, ‘rainy day’ raid
Sen. Thomas Albert explains why he opposed the budget plan approved by Michigan Senate Democrats.
Sen. Albert: Democrats’ schools plan won’t improve student outcomes
Budget proposal does not address poor reading results, chronic absenteeism
Sen. Albert: Michigan Capitol doesn’t need a new park
Democrats claim state government is in a financial crisis. Then why spend $25 million on a park nobody needs?
‘Rainy day’ fund raid is a bad idea
Sen. Thomas Albert: ‘It seems the true emergency for Michigan Democrats is they’ve run out of other people’s money’
March is Reading Month
Here are my 2026 book recommendations for March is Reading Month. Reading to your kids is a great way to emphasize the importance of literacy. (Spoiler alert – C.S. Lewis made the list again!) Thank you, and have fun reading!
Addressing Smartphone Distractions in the Classroom
The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to address distractions caused by smartphones in the classroom. It’s one of many steps that must be taken to improve student outcomes.
2026 Legislative Priorities
The Michigan Legislature reconvened to start its 2026 session. My focus is returning integrity and accountability to state government with key issues including the economy, energy, and education.
Sen. Albert votes against government-directed economic planning
Senator Thomas Albert explains why he voted against Senate Bill 213, which would set up a massive 130-person panel to recommend a state-driven, 10-year economic plan. Centralized planning does not work. (December 9, 2025)
Sen. Albert sponsors UIA amendment
Sen. Thomas Albert sponsored an amendment that would help protect businesses from extra charges in legislation also designed to protect Michigan residents from being forced to repay unemployment benefits they applied for and received in good faith during the COVID-19 pandemic. (December 9, 2025)
Sen. Albert supports farmland preservation fix
Senator Thomas Albert speaks in support of a legislative fix to the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act. He successfully added an amendment that would help ensure claimants get credits as anticipated based on how the program has operated for several years. (December 2, 2025)
Sen. Albert introduces plan to dismantle the MEDC
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has failed. Senator Thomas Albert has introduced a plan to dismantle the MEDC, and instead focus on fair competition and free enterprise.