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You deserve to know what’s happening in your own community. When government officials negotiate with data center developers behind closed doors, families are left in the dark about how these projects could affect their electric bills, water, land, and neighborhoods. It’s your community, and you deserve all the facts so you can have a say in whether a data center is built near you.

The rising cost of water bills is one of the biggest concerns facing families in Owosso. The massive expense of replacing outdated infrastructure is increasing costs for ratepayers, and I’ve heard about that challenge from many local residents.

Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned.

That’s why I introduced two bills to strengthen transparency and accountability for artificial intelligence use at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VA Claims AI Accountability Act would:

Where you live should never be a barrier to accessing quality health care. However, many of our rural communities don’t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local residents who need it. Approximately 61% of federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas are in rural communities, including in Michigan.

When you’re sick or facing a serious medical condition, you should be able to trust that a real doctor is making decisions about your care — not some algorithm on a computer. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in health care, but it should never replace a doctor’s judgment, especially when an insurance company is deciding whether you receive the care your doctor believes you need.