Senator Aric Nesbitt's Press Releases

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

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

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.

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Wednesday issued the following statement applauding the Trump administration’s announcement that it will fast-track permitting for the Line 5 tunnel project under a federal emergency designation: “For too long, Line 5 has been held up by the political maneuvering of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and other radical proponents of the far-left’s ‘Green

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Wednesday released the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s morning economic address in Washington, D.C.: “It’s ironic that Gov. Whitmer is in D.C. this morning preaching about jobs while Michigan is drowning in one of the nation’s worst unemployment messes under her failed leadership. Since 2019, we’ve lost manufacturing jobs faster than almost

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt and House Regulatory Reform Committee Chair Joseph Aragona on Wednesday announced the formation of a bipartisan legislative Michigan Cryptocurrency and Financial Innovation Caucus to foster learning, discussion and policy development around cryptocurrencies and other financial technology issues. “This caucus will help lawmakers learn and work together in order to bring forward the right policies to make Michigan a