Senator Jon Bumstead's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to suspend Michigan’s gas and diesel taxes through the rest of the fiscal year. “Times are tough right now for far too many West Michigan families and businesses, as skyrocketing fuel prices and generationally high inflation impact stressed budgets,” said Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “Suspending the state’s tax on gas and diesel will save residents a

LANSING, Mich. — Lobbyists in Michigan would face stiffer financial reporting requirements and be required to file reports monthly under legislation recently introduced by Sen. Jon Bumstead. “One of the unintended consequences of term limits is the fact lobbyists became significantly more powerful and money has been their primary weapon of influence,” said Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “By requiring lobbyists to report more information and submit their financial

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, on Wednesday voted against the transfer of $666.1 million from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund and Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program to General Motors. “I do not support, and have not supported, corporate welfare. I understand the intent is to keep Michigan competitive by retaining one of our state’s largest companies from one of our most important

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead was recently awarded the 2022 Friend of Oceana Agricultural Industry Award at the Oceana Conservation District’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet on March 3. “I am proud to represent Oceana County and the Oceana Conservation District,” said Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “The agriculture industry here and throughout our state is vital to our economy and livelihoods, and I will always work

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead on Monday reiterated his call for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to approve the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ Muskegon County casino project, a decision she previously pushed off to June 16. “The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ casino is a major job-creating project that will attract visitors to the region,” said Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “Estimates indicate the project will

Also finalizes historic $2.5 billion tax cut plan LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bumstead to reduce taxes for owners of small- to medium-sized businesses and finalized a historic $2.5 billion tax cut plan that would reduce Michigan workers’ personal income tax rates and provide families with a $500 per child tax credit. Senate Bill 392 would provide income