I want to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July, and send you my blessings as you gather with your family and friends to celebrate this special time of the summer.

Let’s also pause to celebrate the idea of America and the ideals on which our country was founded - that all of us are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of justice – and that we are never quite finished on our journey towards a more perfect union.

I will be celebrating Independence Day by marching in the Manistee parade at 10AM and the Ludington parade at 2PM on Friday, as well as the Lake Ann Homecoming parade at 11AM on Saturday. I hope that you will watch for my campaign crew and come introduce yourself! If you are interested in marching with us, give the Headquarters a call at 877-DAN-SCRIPPS.

I will also be taking part in the Rothbury Music Festival on Sunday. I will be speaking as part of a panel about climate change and energy policy solutions for the 21st century and what local, state, and federal political leaders can do to lead the way towards energy independence. To learn more, click here.

I hope that you will join me this weekend! Have a Happy Fourth!!