Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Nesbitt requests DOJ investigation after foreign officials are tied to MEDC grant scandal linked to Whitmer
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz requesting a federal investigation to determine the role foreign leaders played in the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the alleged misuse of a $20 million taxpayer-funded grant awarded to former executive board member Fay Beydoun’s nonprofit, Global Link International. “The more this
Victory requests review to identify Medicaid waste, fraud and abuse
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory has requested the independent Office of the Auditor General to review Michigan Medicaid spending. Medicaid spending has grown at an unsustainable rate and continues to have issues like fraudulent claims and improper payments, which ultimately hurt beneficiaries. “Every dollar in Medicaid must benefit those whom the program is intended to serve,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “I look forward to hearing from
Nesbitt demands investigation into MEDC grant tied to Whitmer associate
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Monday issued the following statement calling for a federal investigation into the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the alleged misuse of a $20 million taxpayer grant: “The ongoing investigation into the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has uncovered deeply concerning details regarding the alleged misuse of a $20 million grant awarded to
Senate passes Damoose legislation supporting Mackinac Island
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate this week voted to approve legislation sponsored by Sen. John Damoose to strengthen Mackinac Island’s authority to regulate fees related to ferry service. “I want to sincerely thank all of my Senate colleagues for recognizing the importance of this legislation and voting to advance it to the next step,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “This is an issue that is critically
Victory introduces legislation to fix local roads
LANSING, Mich. — Last week, Sen. Roger Victory introduced legislation to help fix local roads by partnering with local communities and creating the Road Investment Incentive Program. “There has been lots of talk about fixing our roads over the last decade, and Lansing has continued to fail to get it done,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “It’s time for us to get serious about investing in our local
Michigan Senate passes bipartisan legislation to improve health outcomes for moms and babies
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday passed bipartisan legislation that would enable more expectant parents to receive prenatal care in a group-based setting, such as the childbirth classes offered through CenteringPregnancy programs. Sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang and Ruth Johnson, Senate Bills 414 and 415 would require private insurers and Medicaid to provide coverage for group-based pregnancy support programs, which have shown significant benefits