Senator John Damoose's Press Releases

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

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose and Rep. Parker Fairbairn on Tuesday joined Michigan Department of Transportation officials in inspecting roads in Antrim and Emmet counties that were damaged during recent severe storms and flooding. The lawmakers also provided an update for area residents as well as travelers who may be heading north for the Fourth of July. “Rep. Fairbairn and I have been in touch

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. John Damoose on Thursday joined his Senate colleagues in unanimously approving bipartisan legislation aimed at better protecting Michigan consumers. Senate Bills 535 and 536 would require companies offering subscription services to notify customers ahead of time that subscription renewal is automatic and notify subscribers prior to an automatic renewal taking place. The bills would also require such services to include a clear,

LANSING, Mich. — Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Damoose to strengthen Mackinac Island’s authority to regulate fees related to ferry service was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday. Senate Bill 304, now Public Act 17 of 2026, gives the city of Mackinac Island the ability to regulate all aspects of ferry service, including additional fees charged for services like parking, priority boarding and