Senator Jon Bumstead's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved a $2.5 billion inflation relief plan that would help Michigan workers, families, seniors and veterans to better afford the increasing costs of living in the state. “Every Michigander is experiencing the crushing weight of inflation, as budgets are stretched week by week from rising prices for gas and everyday essentials,” said Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon. “The inflation

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, Ogema Romanelli of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and community leaders will host an event Friday, May 20 to voice their support for the proposed Muskegon Casino. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the site of the proposed casino, located at 4800 S. Harvey St. in Muskegon. Bumstead, Romanelli, local elected officials and business

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) bill to support $84.6 million in park and trail developments and acquisitions across Michigan, including two projects in Muskegon County. “The Natural Resources Trust Fund is a great way to reinvest money into our state’s outdoor recreational opportunities without added costs to taxpayers,” said Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon. “The

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday completed its fiscal year 2023 budget plan, dedicating $2 billion for tax cuts as well as increased funding for K-12 schools and community colleges, among other increases. “My colleagues and I remain absolutely committed to providing tax relief for West Michigan residents and those across our state, and the budget that we approved today will ensure that everyone

$4.7 billion investment also improves state, local parks; roads, bridges LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday approved a historic plan spearheaded by Sen. Jon Bumstead to make critical improvements to the state’s water, transportation, parks, and broadband infrastructure. Senate Bill 565, sponsored by Bumstead, would use $4.1 billion in federal funding and $571 million in state resources to make important infrastructure investments across the

LANSING, Mich. — The legislative Joint Committee on Administrative Rules on Tuesday allowed for legislation to be introduced related to certain election rulesets proposed by the Department of State. JCAR chairman Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-34th Senate District, and alternate chairman Rep. Luke Meerman, R-88th House District, issued the following joint statement in response: “Today, JCAR exercised its right to have bills introduced regarding the administration of