Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Nesbitt: Governor focused on ‘selfie moment’ in Washington while she abandons Michigan workers
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Wednesday released the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s morning economic address in Washington, D.C.: “It’s ironic that Gov. Whitmer is in D.C. this morning preaching about jobs while Michigan is drowning in one of the nation’s worst unemployment messes under her failed leadership. Since 2019, we’ve lost manufacturing jobs faster than almost
Victory commends President Trump for preserving USMCA as key piece of national trade strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory on Thursday supported President Donald Trump’s strategy on North American trade, which largely preserves the landmark United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that was signed by President Trump during his first term in office. Victory was a staunch supporter of the USMCA, introducing a resolution in the Michigan Senate urging Congress to approve the agreement and attending the signing with President Trump at
Hoitenga tours ice storm damage with local officials, vows to fight for continued relief
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, issued the following statement Tuesday after visiting Gaylord with Michigan State Police and local officials to assess the damage caused by the weekend ice storm that wreaked havoc on Northern Michigan: “It was heartbreaking to see firsthand the damage that thousands of families and small businesses are now facing across Northern Michigan. “As recovery efforts continue, I will remain
Hoitenga applauds governor’s emergency declaration in wake of Northern Michigan ice storm
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, on Monday released the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency across Northern Michigan in the aftermath of extreme winter weather that devastated the region and left thousands without power over the weekend: “I applaud the governor’s decision to declare a state of emergency following the horrific storms that have taken place. This decision will
Bellino applauds MCCC for removing controversial bathroom signs
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino is applauding Monroe County Community College for removing “gender-inclusive” bathroom signs following a survey that outlined safety concerns among the campus student community. “The signs should never have been put up in the first place, and it is far past time that they were removed,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “In recent months, parents and students across Michigan have raised serious concerns
Webber again presses MDHHS for answers on youth psychiatric care, refers issues to House oversight
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday included the chairman of the new House Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare in a letter to the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services following up on a growing list of concerns for patient rights and the care of minors at state-run psychiatric care facilities. “Again and again, MDHHS leadership has been less than cooperative