Video from Senator Joseph Bellino Jr.
Sen. Bellino: Now Is Not the Time for a Vacation
Democrats have paid off union bosses, corporate CEO’s, gave a lot of money to a company connected with the Chinese Communist Party, but Michigan workers and their families have nothing to show for it but higher taxes and higher energy rates. In his no vote explanation, Senator Joe Bellino criticizes the Democrats for adjourning early, taking a 62-day taxpayer-funded vacation while families are still struggling. (November 9, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Now Is Not the Time for a Vacation
Democrats have paid off union bosses, corporate CEO’s, gave a lot of money to a company connected with the Chinese Communist Party, but Michigan workers and their families have nothing to show for it but higher taxes and higher energy rates. In his no vote explanation, Senator Joe Bellino criticizes the Democrats for adjourning early, taking a 62-day taxpayer-funded vacation while families are still struggling. (November 9, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Attorney General Abused Power to Protect Friend
In a statement on October 19, 2023, Senator Joe Bellino chastises the Attorney General for saying one thing and doing another, abusing her power to protect her friend. “It’s shameful that our attorney general, who often talks the big game about the rule of law, couldn’t stay out of the case and broke her own promise. It further illustrates that she lives by two sets of rules – one for her Democratic friends, and one for everybody else.”
Sen. Bellino: "Health Act" Puts the Health of Women At Risk
In his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 474, Senator Joe Bellino criticizes the “Reproductive Health Act” for jeopardizing the health of women across the state, putting abortion industry profits ahead of basic patient safety. (October 19, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Radical Policies Putting Workers Out of Jobs
Senator Joe Bellino denounced Democrats’ reckless policies, spending and mandates that have been a wet blanket to Michigan’s economy, and are costing Michigan workers their jobs. (October 5, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: There's No Good Time For A Tax Hike
“I happen to think there’s no good time for a tax hike, but Democrats choosing this moment to raise food taxes has to take the cake for worst possible timing,” Senator Joe Bellino said in his no vote explanation for House Bill 4377. “Inflation has made putting food on the kitchen table more expensive than it’s been in decades — and yet Lansing Democrats think now is a good time to make it even more expensive?” (September 27, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Lansing Democrats Refuse to Let Taxpayers Keep Their Money
Michigan isn’t the only state in the nation that had a massive budget surplus – but other states had very different approaches to using these taxpayer dollars, Senator Joe Bellino said in a statement on September 12, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: Clock is Ticking on Budget, but Governor Whitmer is in France
Senator Joseph Bellino questions why Governor Whitmer is in Europe for the third time this year while Michigan’s budget remains unfinished. (June 20, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Amendments to SB178
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendments to Senate Bill 178 on May 10, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: Amendment to SB198
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 198 on May 10, 2023.
Sen. Bellino Speaks in Support of SB 144
Senator Joe Bellino expresses his support for Senate Bill 144, providing overdue relief to working families in Michigan, and expresses his frustration with the political gamesmanship that delayed this increase to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). (April 27, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: No Vote Explanation for SB147
Senator Joe Bellino gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 147 on March 16, 2023.
Sen. Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to SB 83
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 83 on March 16, 2023.