Senator John Damoose's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose on Thursday introduced a bill that would offer additional scholarship opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “The way current law is written, individuals who struggle with intellectual and developmental disabilities may not be able to access the same resources as other students,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “Scholarship money can be life changing and can open the door

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose on Wednesday introduced legislation to improve access to preventive care for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or who are at risk. “The advancements in screening and care in recent decades have demonstrated the drastic importance of early detection,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “Even though much of the care surrounding cancer treatment is covered by health insurance,

LANSING, Mich. — The U.P. legislative delegation announced its support Tuesday for the Michigan Strategic Fund’s vote to provide funding for necessary infrastructure upgrades at Highland Copper’s Copperwood Mine project in northern Gogebic County. “This is a great day for the U.P. and Michigan!” said Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. “The west end of the U.P. has been offering its support for this action for over 10

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose on Wednesday issued the following statement after the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy approved permits for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project, which is meant to replace the existing 73-year-old Line 5 pipeline located beneath the Straits of Mackinac: “Starting back at square one wasn’t ideal, but I’m happy to once again see

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. John Damoose applauded final legislative approval for his bill to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a “Key Facility.” “The Mackinac Bridge is an identifying symbol of our state, and one that comes with significant responsibilities that ensure the safety of residents, especially of those who live north of the bridge,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “We have had some concerning situations in

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, on Friday issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the state’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget: “I do think we could have done better. My colleagues and I were largely left in the dark until the final hours, and that’s no way to set the tone for good faith negotiations as we work to complete such