Senator Rick Outman's Press Releases

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

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, sponsored Senate Resolution 89 honoring the Blue Star Mothers of America and the work they do for our nation’s veterans. The resolution commemorates Feb. 1, 2024, as Blue Star Mother’s Day in the state of Michigan and was unanimously approved by the state Senate. “The Blue Star Mothers of America do tremendous work both honoring and caring

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman on Thursday applauded the recent announcement that the city of Belding was included in a round of road funding grants for communities across the state. “It is important that we make these long-term investments toward maintaining and improving our local infrastructure,” said Outman, R-Six Lakes. “The grant program is a good opportunity for the state and local governments to