Senator Jonathan Lindsey's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — A series of bipartisan bills sponsored by state Sens. Jonathan Lindsey and Sarah Anthony to reduce overall costs and lower financial burdens caused by medical debt for Michigan residents passed the Senate on Wednesday. “Health care is currently an overpriced, underperforming disaster and Michigan families have been feeling it for years,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “There is a strong desire from my constituents, and

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey introduced legislation to eliminate the 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that was created during budget negotiations late last year. “I opposed the new tax increase, first and foremost, because it represents an unnecessary growth of government. Lansing’s budget does not need to grow larger; we simply need better discipline. This tax will also damage Michigan businesses and lead to

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey joined a group of bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers at a press conference announcing plans to help tackle Michigan’s lack of available and affordable housing. “It’s such a common phrase in Lansing these days, but it’s a very real issue, that costs are simply too high for most families — and it’s especially felt when trying to find housing,” said Lindsey,

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey’s medical price transparency legislation passed the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday with unanimous bipartisan support. “Prices for medical procedures, medications and services should be available to patients with easy-to-understand explanations of potential charges,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “It’s very simple: People should have the right to know what they will be charged for and what options are available.” Senate

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey’s legislation to reestablish and certify the Michigan-Indiana border is headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk after receiving final approval from both chambers of the state Legislature. “After years of work, we’re now one step closer to finally getting this done,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. Various legal issues, property disputes, Great Lakes preservation responsibilities and even traffic enforcement have been complicated by

LANSING, Mich. — Legislation introduced by Sen. Jonathan Lindsey to reestablish and certify the Michigan-Indiana border was given final approval by the Michigan House of Representatives earlier this week. “The original border was last surveyed prior to Michigan even being recognized as a state,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “The blurred state lines have caused a number of issues over the years, and while both states have agreed