Senator Jonathan Lindsey's Press Releases

Lindsey: MHSAA decision endangers school funding

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey on Tuesday said the recent decision by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to defy President Donald Trump’s executive order on “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” may endanger funding for all Michigan schools. “By the MHSAA allowing men to continue to play in women’s sports, schools that field these players may lose all access to federal funds,” said

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Lindsey sponsors legislation creating DEPORT Task Force

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey has turned in legislation to make Michigan a leader in solving the country’s immigration crisis — though Democrat leadership in the Senate this week denied new bills from being formally introduced. “My legislation would create the Developing Effective Policies on Orderly Removal and Transportation (DEPORT) Task Force,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “The task force would work rapidly to develop policies

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Lindsey inducted into Bronson Hall of Fame

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey was honored Friday evening during an event hosted by Bronson Community Schools. The senator was nominated as a 2025 Hall of Fame candidate for his contributions to the community, the state, the country, and for his exceptional leadership throughout his academic and professional careers. “It’s an honor to be recognized by my hometown community,” said Lindsey R-Coldwater. “I’d like to

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Lindsey applauds FDA decision to ban red dye No. 3 from foods

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Coldwater, issued the following statement commending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to ban red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and drugs: “The Food and Drug Administration elected to ban red dye No. 3 from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines. In the decision, the FDA confirmed the long-held belief that red dye No. 3 is a carcinogen.

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Lindsey named 2024’s most conservative senator by MIRS

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey has been recognized for having the most conservative voting record in the Michigan Senate for 2024, according to the Capitol news outlet MIRS. “I do my best to vote for liberty and against the behemoth of government,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater — a statement which earned him another accolade as it was named “quote of the day” by the publication. MIRS

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Lindsey legislation improving health care transparency unanimously approved by Senate

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Coldwater, issued the following statement in response to the state Senate unanimously approving his legislation aimed at improving transparency surrounding medical costs in Michigan: “Health care needs an overhaul, and people deserve better than what they are currently getting. People are paying a premium and, in turn, often face significant difficulty getting the care they and their families deserve. “Pricing

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