Senator Joseph Bellino's Press Releases
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
Bellino bills would cut ‘zombie’ film office and credits as part of plan to end corporate handouts
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino on Thursday introduced six bills to cut the state’s film office as part of a comprehensive effort to eliminate the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and reshape the state’s approach to job creation. “This is about putting Michigan workers and taxpayers first by finally ending the failed policies of corporate handouts and ineffective government agencies like the Michigan film office,” said
Bellino votes against $29.4M increase in hunting and fishing license fees
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino this week voted against two measures that would increase fees on 20 Michigan hunting and fishing licenses by $29.4 million. “These fee increases are unnecessary, counterproductive and harmful,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “The number of hunters in Michigan is declining. We should be encouraging more people to hunt and fish in our state — not making it more expensive for Michigan
Bellino hosting Nov. 3 office hours
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino has announced that he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public in Carleton on Monday, Nov. 3. “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 and hearing directly from constituents in one-on-one discussions,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. Bellino
Sen. Bellino announces Oct. 24 office hours
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino will hold in-district office hours to meet with the public in Morenci on Oct. 24. “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 available to meet
Bellino opposes budget deal’s higher taxes on local businesses, devastating cuts to locals
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino on Friday voted against a fiscal year 2026 budget plan that relies on higher taxes on businesses and dangerous cuts to local governments. “I support increasing funding to fix our local roads and improve our schools so our children can succeed — but I cannot support a budget that makes devastating cuts to local governments and includes $960 million in