Senator John Damoose's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, hosted one of his own staff members, Constituent Director Juliana Jackson, as his guest for the Michigan Senate’s annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring Michigan’s fallen soldiers. Jackson served in the U.S. Marine Corps and holds the rank of corporal. ### Editor’s note: The above photograph is available by clicking on the image or by visiting SenatorJohnDamoose.com/photos/.

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday voted to approve legislation sponsored by Sen. John Damoose to strengthen Mackinac Island’s authority to regulate fees related to ferry service. “This legislation is critically important to the region and to the countless businesses in the surrounding communities — we had to get this done,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s premier

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose offered a number of amendments as the Senate debated the state’s upcoming fiscal year spending plan. “The proposed budget served as a good starting point, but I wanted to offer some additional opportunities to do good for Michigan families,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. Damoose proposed amendments to the general budget that would have restored Going PRO funding, which has benefited

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, joined Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and local first responders and officials from Cheboygan County for a press conference to provide area residents with the latest information regarding the status of the Cheboygan Dam and Lock Complex, the potential for widespread flooding and emergency evacuation plans should the “Go” phase of the “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation plan be reached. Areas

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose on Tuesday afternoon provided a brief update on rising water levels at the Cheboygan Dam. “I’ve maintained close contact with local officials and first responders, and the situation is being carefully monitored to determine if additional safety measures should be taken,” said Damoose, R-Harbor Springs. “I wanted to provide a brief update and share the best resources for those in

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