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Senator Jon Bumstead

Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, is joined by Pfc. Brett Witteveen's older sister, Heather Kaufman, before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Kaufman spoke in support of Bumstead's legislation honoring her brother's service.

Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, welcomed Fruitport Public Schools Superintendent Bob Szymoniak (right) and Oakridge Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Livezey (left) to Lansing on Tuesday to testify in support of his legislation reforming the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, explains the importance of Senate Bills 600 and 601 to members of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness Tuesday afternoon.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, stands at the rostrum on the Senate floor with the Rev. Randall Blanchette after Blanchette delivered Tuesday's invocation.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, joins the Rev. Randall Blanchette before the Senate as Blanchette delivers the invocation before Tuesday's session.

Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, stands with Muskegon Township veteran Joseph Kemp during the Michigan Senate's 25th Annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday morning.

Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, welcomed 2018 Asparagus Queen Kendra Larios-Mendez to the Capitol on Thursday.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, stands at the rostrum on the Senate floor as the Rev. Casey Arnouts delivers the invocation before Senate session.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, stands on the Senate floor with the Rev. Casey Arnouts, his daughters, and family friends after Arnouts delivered Wednesday's invocation.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, was joined by his wife Cindi and friends and family during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.