Michigan Senate Republicans

State Sen. John Damoose and Rep. Parker Fairbairn, both of Harbor Springs, survey the damage after severe storms and flooding caused washouts and other road damage across Northern Michigan.

State Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, was joined by a coalition of medical and mental health professionals and stakeholders at a roundtable meeting in Grand Rapids to discuss new legislation aimed at creating a better and more affordable framework for behavioral health transports in Michigan.

State Sen. Ed McBroom provides testimony before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of his legislation to honor the life and legacy of Medio J. Bacco, an innovator and pioneer in Michigan's road-building industry. Senate Bill 53 would designate a portion of US-8 from the Michigan-Wisconsin border to the intersection with US-2 in the city of Norway as the "Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway."

Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Damoose to strengthen Mackinac Island's authority to regulate fees related to ferry service was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday.

State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, welcomed Senior Airman Terri Hoffmeyer-Ramos, who served six years with the U.S. Air Force, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Armando Ramos, who served five years in the U.S. Navy, to the state Capitol as her guests for the Michigan Senate's 31st annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday. The two are husband and wife and currently live in Hartland.

Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, hosted one of his own staff members, Constituent Director Juliana Jackson, as his guest for the Michigan Senate's annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring Michigan's fallen soldiers. Jackson served in the U.S. Marine Corps and holds the rank of corporal.

Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, on Thursday welcomed U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Burke of Rockford as his guest for the 2026 Senate Memorial Day ceremony.

Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and local first responders and officials from Cheboygan County for a press conference to provide area residents with the latest information regarding the status of the Cheboygan Dam and Lock Complex, the potential for widespread flooding and emergency evacuation plans should the "Go" phase of the "Ready, Set, Go" evacuation plan be reached. Areas along the river, especially those surrounding the dam, are currently in the yellow "Set" stage, which means an evacuation is likely and residents should be packed and ready to go on short notice.

Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, welcomed retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eric Boals from Traverse City VFW Post 2780 to the state Capitol on Thursday as his guest for the Michigan Senate's annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor Michigan's fallen soldiers.

State Sen. John Damoose testifies before the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety in support of his legislation to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility."

State Sen. John Damoose welcomed Kim Nowack, director of the Mackinac Bridge, and Patrick Gleason, chairman of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, to Lansing last week to testify before the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety in support of his legislation to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility."

Sen. Jonathan Lindsey was honored Friday evening during an event hosted by Bronson Community Schools. The senator was nominated as a 2025 Hall of Fame candidate for his contributions to the community, the state, the country, and for his exceptional leadership throughout his academic and professional careers.

Sen. Kevin Daley joined organization members and residents from across the state at the Gift of Life event on the Michigan Capitol steps on Wednesday.

State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, welcomed Livingston County resident and Vietnam veteran Bruce Hundley to the state Capitol as her guest for the Michigan Senate's 29th Annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, sits in the Senate gallery with members of the Blue Star Mothers of America after the Senate approved Outman's resolution acknowledging the work the organization does on behalf of U.S. veterans.

State Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, welcomed Elizabeth Ware, owner of Mission Point Resort, and Glenn Stevens, executive director of MICHauto, to the state Capitol as his guests for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday.

State Sen. Rick Outman (outside right) and State Rep. Pat Outman (outside left) welcomed welcomed Lakeview Village Manager and Chief of Police Darin Dood (center right) and Montcalm Township Fire Chief Clif Dickinson (center left) to Lansing as their guests for the Sept. 11 Memorial event hosted by the Michigan House of Representatives.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, joined his Senate colleagues in welcoming veterans from across the state for the Senate's 28th Annual Memorial Day Service. Outman was part of the opening ceremony and introduced members of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, along with members of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate staff who served in the armed forces.

State Sen. John Damoose , R-Harbor Springs, stands with Chief Petty Officer Tyler Benson and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist during the Michigan Senate's annual Memorial Day service. Benson, who lives in Petoskey, was Damoose's guest for the ceremony.

State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, stands with guests Armando and Terri Ramos of Hartland during the Michigan Senate's annual Memorial Day Service Thursday morning.

State Sen. Rick Outman stands with current Blue Star Mothers of Michigan President Jackie Ransom and Sherry Kramer, former president and current chapter president for the Thumb Chapter of Blue Star Mothers. Joining them is Sen. Kevin Hertel (far left), Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (center) and Rep. Bob Bezotte (far right).

State Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, welcomed Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Austin Lowes to the state Capitol as his guest for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023 State of the State address on Wednesday.

State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, welcomed 2022 Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year Amy Dunlap to her Lansing office on Wednesday. Dunlap is director of family engagement, marketing, and legislative advocacy for Michigan International Prep and chair of the Michigan Chapter of the National Coalition for Public School Options. Dunlap was at the Capitol for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023 State of the State address and as part of National School Choice Week.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, welcomed area residents Annette Mitchell and Coleen Stevens to the Michigan Capitol as his guests for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023 State of the State address on Wednesday.

State Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, was joined by staff, along with friends and family as she was formally sworn into the Michigan Senate during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning.

State Sen Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, takes his oath of office beside his wife, Kristine and grandson Miles on the Senate floor.

State Sen Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, stands on the Senate floor with friends and family after Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office for his second term in the Senate.

State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Allen, was formally sworn into the Michigan Senate during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning. He was joined by his wife, Allison, along with their children William and Violet, and his parents, John and Julia, as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.

Sen. Roger Hauck, R-Mt. Pleasant, was formally sworn in as senator for the 34th District on Wednesday. He was joined by friends and family members as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.

State Sen. John Damoose , R-Harbor Springs, was formally sworn in as senator for Michigan's 37th Senate District during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol. Damoose was joined at Wednesday's ceremony by friends and family as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.