Senator Rick Outman's Press Releases
Outman sworn in as 33rd District senator
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman was sworn in as senator for the 33rd District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Capitol. Outman was joined on the Senate floor by friends and family as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office. “This ceremony is always a humbling experience,” said Outman, R-Six Lakes. “We’ve accomplished a great deal over
Outman votes to finalize FY 2023 budget
LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Friday voted to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget. “Similar to previous years, a major focus was increasing our commitment to K-12 education and Michigan students, and to critical state priorities like road and bridge repairs and growing our workforce and economy,” Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes. “The Senate also voted to set funds aside for much-needed tax relief
Outman announces June office hours
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, announced that he has scheduled office hours on Friday, June 10. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary. Outman’s upcoming office hours are as follows: Friday, June 10 9 – 10 a.m. Cops
Outman welcomes 33rd District veteran to state Capitol
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, welcomed Michigan Army National Guard veteran Jessica Wright to Lansing Thursday morning as his guest for the Senate’s 27th Annual Memorial Day Service. Wright served from 2001-2009 and spent time in Iraq throughout 2005. She held the role of a logistics specialist during her time of service and is currently a member of the VFW Hough-Pontius #3701
Outman announces May office hours
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, announced that he has scheduled office hours on Friday, May 13. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary. Outman’s upcoming office hours are as follows: Friday, May 13 10 – 11 a.m. Pierson
Outman highlights DHHS subcommittee budget priorities
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services continued working on the fiscal year 2023 budget Wednesday afternoon by voting the proposed Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) budget out of the committee. “Like years past, we’re still reeling a bit from the pandemic but we’re keeping our nose to the grindstone working out where funding can be most responsibly spent,”