Senator Joseph Bellino's Press Releases
Bellino votes to crack down on spam telemarketers
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino on Thursday voted for bipartisan legislation to strengthen enforcement against scam robocalls. “Michigan families are frustrated and angry about the seemingly constant harassment by spam telemarketers and robocalls,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “Enough is enough. These measures would strengthen state consumer protections and empower the attorney general to crack down on harmful spammers who are trying to take advantage of Michigan
Bellino’s Catholic Schools Week resolution adopted by Senate
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Joseph Bellino to celebrate the tremendous impact Catholic schools have on thousands of children in the state. “We are celebrating the more than 50,000 students currently attending over 200 Catholic elementary and high schools across our great state,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development
Bellino scores perfect voting record in 2025
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino didn’t miss any votes in 2025, according to information compiled by the Capitol news outlet MIRS. “I am proud to — once again — have not missed a single vote on behalf of the hardworking people of Monroe, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties who put their trust in me to fight for them every day and be their voice in the
Bellino named 2025’s most conservative state senator
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino has been named the “most conservative” member of the Michigan Senate in 2025, according to the Capitol news outlet MIRS. “It’s an honor to be recognized for consistently voting for less government and more freedom,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “I’ve worked hard to promote and enact conservative policies that improve fiscal accountability, protect Michigan taxpayers and help build a stronger economy
Bellino: Schools, state failing to protect girls’ sports
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino joined four area state representatives on Monday at the Monroe County Courthouse to voice their support for a local parent who has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education about a biological male competing in Southeast Michigan high school girls volleyball matches. “Every girl deserves a fair opportunity to compete in high school sports, and every parent
Bellino applauds MDOT grant for road work in Hillsdale
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino on Wednesday applauded the city of Hillsdale for earning a $375,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation for work on Industrial Drive. “This transportation economic development grant will help the city attract new investment and jobs to the community and enhance the Hillsdale Manufacturing and Technology Park,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “In addition to supporting economic growth, fixing our roads