Senator Rick Outman's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — State Sens. Michael Webber and Rick Outman on Wednesday reintroduced their legislation to address growing concerns over patient rights and oversight at state-run psychiatric hospitals. “Tragic reports and avoidable events over the years have highlighted the need for improved oversight and increased transparency at these vital facilities,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “This legislation is just the first step in addressing serious concerns and

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes (far right), and Rep. Pat Outman, R-Six Lakes (far left), welcomed Kent County Commissioner Elizabeth Morse and Montcalm Community College President Brad Barrick to the Michigan Capitol as their guests for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address on Wednesday. ### Editor’s note: A print-quality version of the above photograph is available by clicking on

LANSING, Mich. — State Sens. Michael Webber and Rick Outman on Wednesday introduced bills to address growing concerns over patient rights and oversight at state-run psychiatric hospitals. In an effort to improve oversight, increase transparency and bring peace of mind to families of people being treated under the state’s care, Webber sponsored legislation to add representatives from Disability Rights Michigan, Mental Health Association in Michigan, and

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Rick Outman issued the following statement after the Senate passed the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget plan: “I was available to negotiate, but many of my colleagues and I were left in the dark throughout the entire budget process as this one-sided spending plan came together shortly before it was presented to us for a vote. We were given nothing but speculation

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Rick Outman to annually declare Feb. 1 as Blue Star Mothers Day in Michigan. Currently, an annual resolution is sponsored by a member of the Legislature to recognize Blue Star Mothers of America and the work the organization does on behalf of service members and their families. Outman’s legislation would eliminate

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Rick Outman on Wednesday issued the following statement after the Senate passed its budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year: “I tried to support this budget plan, and there are many good things included, but the spending is simply too much. I don’t think what was put before us for a vote provided Michigan taxpayers with a good value for the money