Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Sen. Huizenga issues statement on shootings of Minnesota state lawmakers
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, issued the following statement in response to the violence in Minnesota, where Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in their home and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot at their home: “This kind of targeted political violence is evil and an attack on our entire democratic system. “We must work together so
Bumstead backs fresh approach to K-12 funding: ‘Just spending more isn’t working, we need a better solution’
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Appropriations Minority Vice Chair Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, on Friday released the following statement regarding conflicting spending plans for the state’s annual K-12 School Aid budget: “We must face the hard truth that we have to do better for K-12 education in our state. Nearly 75% of our fourth and eighth graders are not proficient in reading or math, and Michigan ranks
Bellino sponsors bill in package to help residents defend themselves
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino this week introduced legislation as part of a package to allow responsible adults to carry a concealed firearm without a special license. “Michigan’s concealed carry laws force people to jump through unnecessary hoops and pay bureaucratic fees simply for the ability to exercise their constitutional rights,” said Bellino, R- Monroe. “This package would scrap our burdensome concealed carry law and
Lindsey, Rigas introduce legislation to ensure accountability for campaign finance violations by secretary of state
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey and Rep. Angela Rigas on Wednesday introduced legislation to hold the secretary of state accountable for campaign finance violations. Senate Bill 422 and House Bill 4642 would provide a critical amendment to the Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCFA) by closing a loophole that allows the secretary of state to evade accountability for campaign finance violations. Lindsey and Rigas introduced
Senate panel OKs Bellino’s memorial highway bills
LANSING, Mich. — Two measures sponsored by Sen. Joseph Bellino to honor Monroe County Sheriff Deputy Darrian Young and Hillsdale County Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. were approved by the Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee on Wednesday. “This is about honoring the lives of Deputy Young and Deputy Butler — who both made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our communities,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “Animal Control
Runestad renews push to pass bipartisan nursing home camera bill once ‘pocket vetoed’ by governor
LANSING, MI — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Thursday again introduced legislation to better protect nursing home residents by allowing them to install video recording devices in their own rooms. “The serious issues surrounding the safety of vulnerable seniors in the care of nursing homes in our state is not simply going to go away — easily forgotten by time and a pocket veto,” said Runestad,