Senator John Damoose's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to strengthen enforcement against robocall scams as it passed the state Senate on Thursday. “People have been overwhelmed by constant, endless streams of phone calls that are often an attempt to scam them,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “We’re at a point where the barrage of phone calls is legitimately disrupting people’s lives. I supported

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, on Thursday announced upcoming office hours on Friday, Feb. 6, in Sault Ste. Marie. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance with state issues, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary and anyone is free to attend. The event will

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at curbing human trafficking in Michigan. “We’re talking about the worst form of evil,” said Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, one of the lead sponsors of the package. “It is a crime that preys on the most vulnerable and takes away every bit of innocence, dignity and freedom from its victims — especially when it

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose applauded the Senate’s recent passage of legislation to protect Michigan residents from being forced to repay unemployment benefits that were paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This was the state’s mistake,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “Things were changing very quickly during the pandemic, and people acted under the state’s guidance to apply for the benefits they needed. For the UIA

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose on Thursday congratulated the city of Sault Ste. Marie on receiving a state grant for improvements and repairs to Meridian Street. “I’m happy to see MDOT recognize the need for this funding in the Upper Peninsula,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “Many small towns, especially those in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, simply don’t have the resources to keep

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose was accompanied by Attorney General Dana Nessel, state Rep. Kelly Breen and other lawmakers during a press conference Wednesday morning to announce legislation meant to build on previous efforts to curb human trafficking in Michigan. “Human trafficking is among the most vile and sinful occurrences in our modern society. It is a crime that preys on the vulnerable and