Michigan State Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-Detroit)
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Recent News About Michigan State Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-Detroit)
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Sen. Bellino to Hold In-District Office Hours on Jan. 16
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Joseph Bellino, representing Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, has announced that he will be conducting in-district office hours on January 16th. The purpose of these office hours is to provide an opportunity for the senator to meet with the public and engage in one-on-one discussions with constituents."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...
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Bellino: UIA audit shows ‘failure of leadership’
Sen. Joseph Bellino has criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's leadership after a recent audit by Michigan's nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General revealed that the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) made approximately $245.1 million in improper payments between January 2020 and October 2022. The payments were made to various individuals, including dead people, prisoners, individuals in long-term care facilities, UIA contractors, department employees, and individuals outside the typical working age range.Bellino, a Republican from Monroe, expressed his...
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Bellino scores perfect voting record during first year in Senate
Sen. Joseph Bellino, representing Michigan's 16th Senate District, has achieved a remarkable feat during his first year in the state Senate. According to MichiganVotes.org, Bellino did not miss a single vote in 2023, participating in all 740 roll call votes.Speaking about his accomplishment, Bellino emphasized his dedication to serving the people of Monroe, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties. He stated, "The hardworking people of Monroe, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties expect their elected officials to fight for them every day and be their voice in the Senate — and I am...
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Bellino criticizes council's proposals as detrimental to population growth
Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, has criticized the recommendations made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council, stating that they would worsen the state's population problem. In a statement issued on Thursday, Bellino described the council's report as a "Christmas wish list of government spending without any real regard for what policies help attract people and business investment."Bellino emphasized that the proposed solutions to increase the state's population rely heavily on increased government involvement and spending, which would ultimately be...
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Bellino highlights his accomplishments and gives thanks before election
Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe) recently highlighted his accomplishments as he went into the battle for reelection, hoping to retain his seat in the House of Representatives. It has now been reported that Bellino will indeed hold onto his seat as Michigan's representative for the 17th District, according to The Monroe News.
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Bellino pushes for collaboration between Legislature and governor to approve school plan
Around the country and the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted thousands of school districts to roll out online learning programs and deliver curriculum through computer-based educational tools and video meetings.
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Bellino gives statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Whitmer
This month, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling against the many measures that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had put in place over the last several months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Despite COVID-19, Michigan Legislature passed a balanced budget with no tax hikes
Despite the challenges from COVID-19, the Michigan Legislature managed to pass a balanced budget with no tax increases and without increasing the size of government, according to Rep. Joe Bellino (R-Monroe).
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Bellino's prescription fraud bill signed into law by Whitmer
On July 9, Michigan Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe) announced via Facebook that his bill, HB 4217, had been signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan students will use virtual platforms to finish out the school year
All schools in Michigan are closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year by executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but legislators have a plan in place to make sure students in the state continue learning.