Senator Jon Bumstead's Press Releases
Bumstead recognized by American Legion for support of veterans
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead was presented with an award by the American Legion Department of Michigan on Tuesday in recognition of his care and support of Michigan’s military veterans. “The men and women who served in our Armed Forces were willing to put their lives on the line for all of us and the least we can do is to help take care
Bumstead attends Harbor 31 groundbreaking ceremony
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead on Thursday spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for Harbor 31, a waterfront development located in Muskegon. “The Harbor 31 groundbreaking was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and I can’t wait to see all the possibilities that lie ahead,” said Bumstead, R-North Muskegon. “From housing to retail space and public access to Muskegon Lake, Harbor 31
Bumstead celebrates implementation of plan restoring state parks
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jon Bumstead on Tuesday celebrated the first implementation phase of a plan to make critical improvements at Michigan state parks. Funding for the plan was included in Bumstead’s Senate Bill 565, which dedicated $4.7 billion in state and federal dollars to make important infrastructure investments across the state, including $450 million for state and local parks. “Protecting and preserving our state’s
Bumstead on new budget: More for schools, roads, water infrastructure, families
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead on Friday voted for a fiscal year 2023 state budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, roads, water infrastructure, debt reduction, and that plans for future tax relief. “Budgets are statements of priorities, and just as West Michigan families dedicate their hard-earned money for necessities, the new state budget we approved focuses on funding priorities we have around the state,
Bumstead on new budget: More for schools, roads, water infrastructure, families
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead on Friday voted for a fiscal year 2023 state budget that increases funding for K-12 schools, roads, water infrastructure, debt reduction, and that plans for future tax relief. “Budgets are statements of priorities, and just as West Michigan families dedicate their hard-earned money for necessities, the new state budget we approved focuses on funding priorities we have around the state,
Bumstead, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians hold press conference on Muskegon County casino denial
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jon Bumstead, Tribal Ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Larry Romanelli, Muskegon Heights City Manager Troy Bell, and Phyllis Loudermill, a Muskegon area business leader, spoke at a press conference at the Capitol Thursday to discuss Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to cancel the tribe’s proposed Muskegon casino. “I am extremely disappointed, angered, and let down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s