Michigan State Employees Association

March 15th is Michigan Conservation Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you for your service and dedication to the community and our resources.

This week during Women in Construction week MSEA proudly recognizes the women in our Labor & Trades bargaining unit for all the work they do moving the State of Michigan forward. They are integral in the workforce that maintains the infrastructure that the citizens of Michigan count on. Today we highlight our MSEA Departmental Spokesperson and Region 6 Director, Jesse Stoken. Jesse works at MDOT as Transportation Maintenance Worker. She has worked in construction prior to MDOT as well. Jesse is a shining example of not only how women are vital to the construction workforce but also can be a dynamic leader.

During the State of the State address Governor Whitmer recognized and honored the DNR Officer, the Grand Blanc Township Officer and their departments after their heroic response to the Grand Blanc mass incident. Thank you for your swift action and thank you to all who serve our state and local communities!

https://www.mlive.com/politics/2026/02/governor-offers-thanks-to-pair-of-heroes-who-responded-to-michigan-church-mass-killing.html?utm_campaign=mlivedotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebooknt

Governor offers thanks to pair of ‘heroes’ who responded to Michigan church mass killing Applause rang out inside the Michigan Capital Building after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a moment during her final State of the State address Wednesday night to offer thanks to a pair of law enforcement officers who helped in the response to a mass killing at a Grand Blanc Township church.