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Senator Thomas A. Albert

Sen. Albert explains pension expansion vote

Sen. Thomas Albert explains why he opposed legislation expanding a state employee pension system. He instead supports efforts to help corrections officers through pay raises, retention bonuses, an improved 401k and other measures. (September 10, 2026)

Senator Joseph Bellino

Sen. Bellino: Remembering Jackie Robinson

Following the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first baseball game in the Major Leagues, Senator Joe Bellino remembers his contributions to the game. (April 16, 2026)

Senator Jon Bumstead

Sen. Bumstead: Recognizing Wetland Conservation Week

Senator Jon Bumstead is joined by Senators Joe Bellino and John Damoose to support a resolution to designate January 28 through February 3, 2024, as Wetland Conservation Week and to recognize Ducks Unlimited, Inc. on their achievements in habitat conservation. (January 10, 2024)

Senator Kevin Daley

Sen. Daley: Lawmakers shouldn't get paid if we don't do our job

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment to withhold pay from lawmakers and the governor if a state budget is not passed in time for the annual budget deadline. Senate Joint Resolution E would amend the state constitution to prescribe the withholding of paychecks from legislators and the governor if the July 1 budget deadline is missed until a balanced state budget is passed and signed into law. (September 9, 2025)

Senator John Damoose

Sen. Damoose: Commemorating Cherry Industry Day

Senator John Damoose speaks in support of his resolution to commemorate June 17, 2026, as Cherry Industry Day, and recognizing 100 years of the “Blessing of the Blossoms” festival, first held in 1926. He also welcomed the 2026 National Cherry Queen and others to the state Senate. (June 17, 2026)

Senator Roger Hauck

Sen. Hauck: Happy Presidents' Day!

Some fun presidential trivia for you heading into this Presidents’ Day weekend. Hope everyone stays safe and warm during the snow!

Senator Michele Hoitenga

Sen. Hoitenga: Celebrating March is Reading Month

To celebrate March is Reading Month, Senator Michele Hoitenga reads “M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet,” written by Annie Appleford and illustrated by Michael G. Monroe.

Senator Mark Huizenga

Press Conference: Lower Costs, Better Care

Senator Mark Huizenga hosted a press conference to discuss bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would create a framework for Behavioral Health Transportation, including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. He was joined by state Senator Sylvia Santana and state Representative Steve Frisbie. (May 13, 2026)

Senator Ruth Johnson

Sen. Johnson: Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

Today, the Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation I introduced in October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help better protect victims of domestic violence and stalking in our state who have been granted a PPO by the courts. (December 9, 2025)

Senator Dan Lauwers

Sen. Lauwers Celebrates "March is Reading Month" 2023

Senator Dan Lauwers celebrates “March is Reading Month” by reading from “Sleep Tight Farm,” by Eugenie Doyle.

Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Sen. Lindsey fights property taxes by supporting the elimination of February elections

Senator Jonathan Lindsey speaks in support of his substitute to Senate Bill 691, which would eliminate the February election date, protecting homeowners from millage increases in low-turnout elections. (March 18, 2026)

Senator Ed McBroom

Sen. McBroom Demands Honesty, Seeks Urgent Help for Upper Peninsula Residents

Senator Ed McBroom refutes claims that the Upper Peninsula’s RICE units are not required to close down under the 2023 energy acts. He demands opponents stop performing verbal jiu jitsu and seeks urgent assistance for residents. (July 1, 2026)

Senator Aric Nesbitt

Sen. Nesbitt moves to reaffirm Constitution as law of the land, Senate Dems bury it in committee

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt‘s resolution would reaffirm the state Senate’s commitment to the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions – but Senate Democrats referred SR 132 to committee instead of considering it for a vote. (June 17, 2026)

Senator Rick Outman

Sen. Outman's guest Aishwari Bedi testifies in support of "Hands Off!" program

Senator Rick Outman’s guest, Aishwari Bedi, a 14-year-old freshman from Ann Arbor, testifies in support of “Hands Off!”, an educational public safety program, at the Senate Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee. (September 22, 2026)

Senator Jim Runstead

The Democrat Data Center hypocrisy knows no bounds!

Democrat hypocrisy knows no bounds! They claim to want to pause data centers and then kill the bill that does it!

Senator Lana Theis

Sen. Theis: Vernors is Pure Michigan

On June 10, 2025, Senator Lana Theis introduced Senate Bill 367, to designate Vernors as the official state beverage of Michigan.

Senator Roger Victory

Sen. Victory testifies in support of Senate Bill 279

Senator Roger Victory testifies on behalf of his bill, Senate Bill 279. Senate Bill 279 would create the Office of Business Permitting Support. This would be a one-stop shop for permitting, licensing, certification, and regulatory information. (November 13, 2025)

Senator Michael Webber

Webber introduces reforms to strengthen protections for mental healthcare patients

Sen. Michael Webber introduces legislation that would help fix Michigan’s broken mental healthcare system by implementing reforms to address the auditor general’s findings. (WDIV, July 13, 2026)