Senator Joseph Bellino's Press Releases
**PHOTO ADVISORY** Bellino welcomes U.S. Air Force veteran Al Bond for Memorial Day service
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, on Thursday welcomed U.S. Air Force veteran Al Bond to the state Capitol as his special guest for the Senate’s annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring Michigan’s fallen service members. Bond served eight years in the U.S. Air Force and is currently the commander of City of Monroe VFW Post #1138. ### Editor’s note: The photograph above is available by
Senate passes Bellino bill to protect mobile home park residents
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate approved Sen. Joseph Bellino’s legislation on Tuesday as part of a bipartisan six-bill package to enhance protections for the state’s 474,000 mobile home park residents. “This modernization is long overdue, as Michigan’s law regarding mobile home parks and their residents has not been updated in decades,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “These reforms would strengthen oversight of mobile home parks and increase
Bellino on budget plan: ‘Michiganders deserve better than higher taxes, lower savings accounts and more excuses.’
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, issued the following statement Thursday after the Michigan Senate approved a fiscal year 2027 budget plan along with a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year: “This budget doubles down on the same reckless and failed policies that blew through a record $9 billion surplus on corporate handouts, political favors and big-government spending dreams. What do we have to
Bellino tax credit bill to support living organ donors approved
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday passed Sen. Joseph Bellino’s legislation to create a tax credit for Michigan employers who allow their employees to take time off with full pay as they recover from donating an organ to save a person’s life. “Unfortunately, one of the biggest reasons people don’t sign up to be a living organ donor is the fear of losing income during
Bellino names new chief of staff
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino announced on Wednesday the appointment of Josh Stump to serve as his new chief of staff. “I am excited to have Josh join our team as my new chief of staff,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “As a native of our district with legislative experience working in the district, he understands the issues facing our communities and will be an effective voice
Bellino announces March office hours
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino has announced he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public at two locations in March. “My aim is to provide the best service possible for the hardworking people of Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe counties, and I plan on holding meetings throughout the district to hear directly from constituents in one-on-one discussions,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. Bellino will be