Michigan Senate Republicans

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Senator Thomas A. Albert

Sen. Albert Speaks in Support of Full Substitutes to Offered Education Budgets

Senator Thomas Albert spoke in support of his substitutes to Senate Bills 173, 201 and 200, presenting alternative budgets to those offered for K-12, Community Colleges, and Higher Education on May 10 and 11, 2023.

Senator Joseph Bellino

Sen. Bellino: Amendments to SB178

Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendments to Senate Bill 178 on May 10, 2023.

Senator Jon Bumstead

Sen. Bumstead: Gotion Questions Remain Unanswered

Senator Jon Bumstead joined The Big Money Show on Fox Business to discuss the questions surrounding the Gotion project after Democrats voted to spend $175 million in taxpayer funds on the Chinese-backed EV battery plant.

Senator Kevin Daley

Sen. Daley Gives Morning Invocation

Senator Kevin Daley gives the morning invocation at the beginning of session on April 19, 2023.

Senator John Damoose

Sen. Damoose: Amendment to HB4166

Senator John Damoose speaks in support of his amendment to House Bill 4166 on May 3, 2023. Taxpayers are spending tens of billions of dollars every year on our schools, and they deserve an easy-to-understand assessment of what they are getting for that money.

Senator Roger Hauck

Sen. Hauck: No Vote Explanation for SB34

As a former union leader, Senator Roger Hauck explains why his is voting no on Senate Bill 34 and the importance of preserving Right-to-Work for Michigan workers. (March 14, 2023)

Senator Michele Hoitenga

Sen. Hoitenga: No Vote Explanation for SB 76-86

Senator Michele Hoitenga gives her no vote explanation for Senate Bills 76 through 86 on March 16, 2023.

Senator Mark Huizenga

Sen. Huizenga: Celebrating King's Day

Senator Mark Huizenga gives remarks commemorating Koningsdag, or King’s Day, an annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. (April 27, 2023)

Senator Ruth Johnson

Sen. Johnson: All Property Owners Should Have an Equal Vote

Senator Ruth Johnson gives her no vote explanation for Senate Bill 164, which prioritizes bigger businesses by giving them a larger say than small businesses on important zoning and assessment decisions. (May 17, 2023)

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: Introduces Taps at 28th Annual Memorial Day Service

Senator Jonathan Lindsey introduces First Sergeant Andrew Schwailler, who performs Taps at the 28th annual Memorial Day Service on May 25, 2023.

Senator Ed McBroom

Sen. McBroom: Oversight Needed at Dept. of Corrections

Senator Ed McBroom spoke in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 191, which would require the Department of Corrections to create a standard set of definitions for violence, riots, protests, abuse, harm, disorderly incidents, and other acts of inmates against officers and staff, along with a system for reporting such and aggregating and presenting the data publicly. (May 9, 2023)

Senator Aric Nesbitt

Sen. Nesbitt: Michigan Dems Throw Taxpayers Under the Electric Bus

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt joined Sandra Smith on FoxNews to discuss how President Biden and Michigan Democrats are doubling down and spending millions of dollars on unwanted, poorly functioning electric buses. (May 25, 2023)

Senator Rick Outman

Sen. Outman: Memorial Day Recognition for Service

Senator Rick Outman recognizes veterans for their service during the 28th annual Memorial Day Service on May 25, 2023.

Senator Jim Runstead

Poorly Crafted Bills Create Problems

Senator Jim Runestad gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 90, citing the open-ended language of the bill and the possible unintended consequences for small businesses. (May 23, 2023)

Senator Lana Theis

Sen. Theis Speaks in Support of Her Amendment to SB 195

Senator Lana Theis speaks in support of her amendment to Senate Bill 195, which would require Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to detail each of the policy changes related to nursing homes the department has made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (May 9, 2023)

Senator Roger Victory

Sen. Victory honors 2022 Flag Day

Michigan State Senator Roger Victory honors 2022 Flag Day.

Senator Michael Webber

Sen. Webber Speaks in Support of His Amendment to SB14

Senator Michael Webber speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 14, which would require legislative approval for any new rule or regulation with a cost of more than $1 million. (May 17, 2023)