Michigan Senator Jon Bumstead
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Recent News About Michigan Senator Jon Bumstead
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Bill to reform Promise Zones passes Michigan Senate
A Michigan Senate bill meant to give more flexibility in how Promise Zone Authorities assist eligible scholarship recipients has been approved by the Senate and has now moved on to the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Michigan Senate approves bill for $4 million in grants to convention centers hit hard by COVID-19
With some estimates projecting the convention and meeting industry in Michigan could take three to five years to recover from the economic crisis created by restrictions related to COVID-19, the Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that had originated in the Michigan House, which would provide $4 million in financial relief to the state’s convention centers, including the new Muskegon Convention center.
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Bumstead supports bill to help fund education during COVID-19 crisis
Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) recently supported supplemental budget bills to resolve a $2.2 billion state debt through spending cuts, hiring freezes and using part of the rainy day fund that the state has set aside for emergency funding, according to MiSenateGOP.
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Senate Bill 151 passes, including $25 million for COVID-19 funding
A $312 million spending bill that would fund multiple programs across the state, including $25 million for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, was presented to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signing March 16.