Video from Senator John Damoose
Sen. Damoose: The Mackinac Bridge is Critical to Michigan

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Sen. Damoose: The Mackinac Bridge is Critical to Michigan
Senator John Damoose testifies in support of Senate Bill 71, which would add the Mackinac Bridge to the list of Michigan’s critical infrastructure. Michigan depends on the bridge, and if something were to happen to it, our state would be literally divided for years. (February 20, 2025)
Senator John Damoose testifies in support of Senate Bill 71, which would add the Mackinac Bridge to the list of Michigan’s critical infrastructure. Michigan depends on the bridge, and if something were to happen to it, our state would be literally divided for years. (February 20, 2025)

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Sen. Damoose: Let's Find Common Ground for People of Michigan
Senator John Damoose asks his colleagues to find common ground instead of trying to score political points, and focus on the issues that will actually help the people of Michigan. (February 4, 2025)
Senator John Damoose asks his colleagues to find common ground instead of trying to score political points, and focus on the issues that will actually help the people of Michigan. (February 4, 2025)

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Sen. Damoose Testifies in Economic and Community Development Committee
Senator John Damoose testifies in support of his legislation that would help lead the state of Michigan in developing a long-term economic plan. (December 10, 2024)
Senator John Damoose testifies in support of his legislation that would help lead the state of Michigan in developing a long-term economic plan. (December 10, 2024)

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Sen. Damoose: Don't Establish New Restrictions on Speech
Senator John Damoose criticizes Senate Bill 1082 for carving out restrictions that would silence pro-life groups and violate First Amendment freedoms of speech and religion. (December 5, 2024)
Senator John Damoose criticizes Senate Bill 1082 for carving out restrictions that would silence pro-life groups and violate First Amendment freedoms of speech and religion. (December 5, 2024)

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Sen. Damoose: Speed Cameras Save Lives
Senator John Damoose speaks in support of House Bill 4132, which would implement speed cameras in Michigan work zones, and testifies to their effectiveness. (November 7, 2024)
Senator John Damoose speaks in support of House Bill 4132, which would implement speed cameras in Michigan work zones, and testifies to their effectiveness. (November 7, 2024)

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Sen. Damoose Gives the Invocation
Senator John Damoose gives the invocation at the beginning of session on June 5, 2024.
Senator John Damoose gives the invocation at the beginning of session on June 5, 2024.

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Sen. Damoose: Commemorating Cherry Industry Day
Senator John Damoose speaks in support of Senate Resolution 121, which commemorates May 22, 2024 as Cherry Industry Day. Michigan is the unofficial cherry capital of the world, with 75% of the cherries harvested each year grown in Michigan. (May 22, 2024)
Senator John Damoose speaks in support of Senate Resolution 121, which commemorates May 22, 2024 as Cherry Industry Day. Michigan is the unofficial cherry capital of the world, with 75% of the cherries harvested each year grown in Michigan. (May 22, 2024)

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Sen. Damoose: Every State Is a Border State
The border crisis in our country has gotten so bad it’s not just cities and states in the south that are feeling the effects. Now, every city is a border city. Every state is a border state, and we’re seeing the effects here in Michigan. If Washington won’t fix this crisis, we must do what we can as a state.
The border crisis in our country has gotten so bad it’s not just cities and states in the south that are feeling the effects. Now, every city is a border city. Every state is a border state, and we’re seeing the effects here in Michigan. If Washington won’t fix this crisis, we must do what we can as a state.

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Sen. Damoose Celebrates "March is Reading Month" 2024
March is a great time to recognize the importance of reading. To celebrate “March is Reading Month,” Senator John Damoose reads “You Are Special,” by Max Lucado.
March is a great time to recognize the importance of reading. To celebrate “March is Reading Month,” Senator John Damoose reads “You Are Special,” by Max Lucado.

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"Optimization" of Postal Service is Hurting the Upper Peninsula
Senators Ed McBroom and John Damoose rise in support of resolutions to vehemently oppose the transfer of mail processing operations from the Iron Mountain Processing and Distribution Center to the Green Bay Processing and Distribution Center in Wisconsin. (February 7, 2024)
Senators Ed McBroom and John Damoose rise in support of resolutions to vehemently oppose the transfer of mail processing operations from the Iron Mountain Processing and Distribution Center to the Green Bay Processing and Distribution Center in Wisconsin. (February 7, 2024)

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Sen. Damoose: Newest effort in extreme energy reforms strip local government authority
In his no vote explanation for House Bill 5120, Senator John Damoose condemns the proposal that strips local decision-making and hands authority over large-scale wind and solar facilities to the Michigan Public Service Commission. (November 8, 2023)
In his no vote explanation for House Bill 5120, Senator John Damoose condemns the proposal that strips local decision-making and hands authority over large-scale wind and solar facilities to the Michigan Public Service Commission. (November 8, 2023)

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Sen. Damoose: Energy proposal will require unionized labor
Senator John Damoose asks questions while the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment hears testimony on proposed solar siting legislation on November 7, 2023.
Senator John Damoose asks questions while the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment hears testimony on proposed solar siting legislation on November 7, 2023.