State Senator John Damoose (MI)
Recent News About State Senator John Damoose (MI)
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Senator urges legislative action following Michigan Supreme Court's minimum wage ruling
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose on Wednesday called for the Legislature to immediately address concerns raised by small businesses and tipped workers following the Michigan Supreme Court’s “adopt and amend” ruling.
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Senator urges immediate passage of bills supporting Michigan corrections officers
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose issued a statement urging his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives to promptly pass legislation addressing critical issues within the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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Senator Damoose criticizes fiscal year 2025 school aid budget
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose issued a statement following the Senate's passage of the fiscal year 2025 spending plan.
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Senate committee approves NRTF recommendations
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Committee on Appropriations, led by Sen. John Damoose, has approved the 2024 recommendations for the Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) development and acquisition projects. Damoose, representing R-Harbor Springs, emphasized the importance of the NRTF in securing and protecting Michigan's natural resources, stating, “The Natural Resources Trust Fund helps secure and protect Michigan’s one-of-a-kind natural resources.”In discussing the impact of the approved projects, Damoose highlighted the benefits for Michigan families, saying, “Whether it’s...
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Damoose Introduces Legislation to Boost Education Standards in Michigan
Sen. John Damoose has introduced legislation as part of a package aimed at improving education standards and outcomes in Michigan. Damoose, a Republican from Harbor Springs, emphasized the need to take the state's educational standing seriously, citing Michigan's low rankings in reading and math proficiency, graduation rates, and SAT scores.The proposed MI Brighter Future plan aims to provide students with additional resources and learning opportunities, implement proven training methods for educators, give parents more control over their child's progress, reinstate...
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U.P. Lawmakers Oppose USPS Plan to Shift Mail Processing from Iron Mountain to Green Bay
A delegation of legislators from Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.) is speaking out against the U.S. Postal Service's proposed changes to mail service in the region. The USPS plans to discontinue the processing of outgoing mail at the facility in Kingsford and shift it to Green Bay. The lawmakers argue that this move would reduce postal services to the people of the U.P."We are speaking with one voice to oppose this terrible plan to reduce postal services to the people of the U.P.," said Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township. "There is no partisan divide here. The U.S....
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Damoose welcomes 37th District residents to Lansing for 2024 State of the State address
State Senator John Damoose, a Republican representing Harbor Springs, extended a warm welcome to Elizabeth Ware, the owner of Mission Point Resort, and Glenn Stevens, the executive director of MICHauto, as his esteemed guests for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address in Lansing on Wednesday.As the event unfolded at the state Capitol, Senator Damoose expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to have Elizabeth Ware and Glenn Stevens join him for this significant occasion. Their presence highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public...
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Damoose Responds to Gov. Whitmer's 2024 State of the State Address
State Senator John Damoose, a Republican from Harbor Springs, has responded to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State address, expressing cautious optimism for a more collaborative and commonsense form of government in the coming year. Damoose believes that the governor's speech painted an optimistic picture of the state, but acknowledges that many families across Michigan are living a different reality.Damoose emphasizes the need to focus on "dinner table issues," such as tax cuts, tax credits, affordable housing, education support, and workforce...
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Damoose available for comments following 2024 State of the State address
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. John Damoose, the Republican representative from Harbor Springs, will be available for comments on Wednesday evening following the governor's 2024 State of the State address.The senator's office released a statement stating that Damoose will be providing his reaction and comments immediately after the governor's address, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The senator will be available by phone or in person at the House Appropriations Room, located on the third floor of the state Capitol in Lansing.Damoose's availability is...
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Damoose Applauds MPSC Approval of Line 5 Permit
State Senator John Damoose, a Republican from Harbor Springs, has expressed his approval following the Michigan Public Service Commission's (MPSC) decision to grant state approval for the Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The approval of the permit is seen as a significant step towards ensuring energy security in the region and has been hailed as tremendous news for the residents of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.In a statement, Senator Damoose stated, "This is a major development toward energy security in the region and is tremendous news for...
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Damoose airport security reform signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Damoose to improve security at state airports was recently signed into law. The bill, known as Senate Bill 22, was designed to close potential loopholes and enhance safety and security at Michigan airports.Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, expressed his satisfaction with the new law, stating, "This is an important, commonsense update that closes potential loopholes and will improve security and safety at Michigan airports. I am proud to have offered a bill that garnered strong bipartisan support and solves an issue that was brought to...