Senator Jon Bumstead's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon released the following statement after the Michigan Public Service Commission voted Friday to approve the Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac: “Line 5 is vital for the wellbeing of Michigan’s economy and families throughout our state. MPSC’s approval of the siting permit for the Great Lakes Tunnel is a great step to safely expanding and continuing

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead on Thursday introduced legislation that would allow firearms safety to be taught in Michigan schools as an option as part of physical education curriculum. This bill was drafted with support from the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It would not mandate schools to teach the course but would allow it to be offered as

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, on Thursday issued the following statement after voting against a partisan plan led by Senate Democrats to radically alter Michigan’s energy policy: “While encouraging clean and renewable energy production is a worthwhile endeavor, the highly-partisan legislation passed by Senate Democrats is simply too extreme. We have seen from places like California, where heavy-handed bills like these have become

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, on Tuesday issued the following statement after Senate Democrats introduced copies of his legislation to reform Michigan’s property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans: “Last week, Sens. Kevin Hertel and Sam Singh introduced Senate Bills 454 and 455, which would amend the current process for how 100% disabled veterans file for a property tax exemption with their local

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead applauded funding secured for several projects located throughout the 32nd Senate District as part of the state’s fiscal year 2024 general omnibus budget. “From housing and public safety to infrastructure and recreation, these local projects are important to the quality of life for many residents across the 32nd District. I am happy we were able to responsibly support a

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Appropriations Minority Vice Chair Jon Bumstead highlighted several conservative budgetary victories on Wednesday after voting to send the state’s fiscal year 2024 spending plan — House Bill 4437, the general omnibus budget, and Senate Bill 173, the education omnibus budget — on to the governor for her signature. “Budgets are statements of priorities, and it is important that the state budget reflects