Senator Aric Nesbitt's Press Releases

Senate Republicans unveil bills to restore local energy control, lower costs

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republicans on Wednesday introduced a six-bill package to end Democrats’ unaffordable and unreliable energy policy mandates, restore local controls on zoning rules and lower costs for consumers. “Democrats’ Michigan Green New Deal 100% mandates have been a 100% failure,” said Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, “They’ve stripped away local control, established a system to make energy costs skyrocket and are on track to

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Nesbitt: CREC projections show need to rein in bloated state budget, provide tax relief to Michigan consumers

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, issued the following statement after state fiscal and economic leaders predicted lower state revenues, growing unemployment and consumer uncertainty during Friday’s annual May Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference: “We’re seeing the impact of ‘Bidenomics’ and ‘Whitmeromics’ on Michigan’s economy. At a time when Michiganders are facing higher unemployment and economic uncertainty than most states, Lansing Democrats seem

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Nesbitt: Dem budget fails to put Michigan first

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Wednesday issued the following statement after Senate Democrats finalized passage of their partisan legislation to prescribe the state’s 2026 fiscal year budget: “Senate Democrats continue to show their true priorities lie with criminals and their out-of-touch radical social agenda over hardworking Michiganders who are counting on them for actual leadership. State spending has grown over

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Senate Republicans publish individual spending requests to increase budget transparency

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt and Senate Appropriations Minority Vice Chair Jon Bumstead on Monday announced that Senate Republicans will publicly disclose their legislatively directed spending requests in an effort to increase transparency in the state budget process and match new rules adopted by the Michigan House. “Michigan families deserve a better budget process that is transparent, accountable and reflects the true needs

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Nesbitt: Michigan has plenty to celebrate after Trump’s first 100 days

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Tuesday released the following statement welcoming President Donald J. Trump to Michigan as he marks the first 100 days of his second administration: “It’s great to welcome President Trump back to Michigan as our country thanks him for the many accomplishments of his first 100 days in office. We are grateful for his strong leadership

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Nesbitt: Dem prescription board scheme full of promises, short on results

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Thursday issued the following statement after voting against Democrat legislation to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan: “Whether it be groceries, gas or medication, the people of Michigan continue to ask their elected leaders to help make everyday life more affordable. The thing they are not asking for is some Soviet-style pricing scheme.

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