Senator Jonathan Lindsey's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey introduced legislation to help reverse Michigan’s current lack of housing and the stagnant development of new homes. “Michigan is facing a housing crisis that is preventing many young people from realizing the American dream,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “The lack of new builds and skyrocketing prices for existing homes are forcing people to look elsewhere for opportunities. “We can’t grow

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey recently introduced legislation that would eliminate the sales tax Michiganders currently pay on utility services. “People simply can’t keep up with rising costs, and it’s creating difficult financial decisions for families across the state,” said Lindsey, R-Coldwater. “This is just one of the many tax reforms I am pursuing because we need to act to lower the financial burden

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey recently introduced legislation that would make it more affordable for people to get a new vehicle. Michigan is one of only a few states that does not allow for the full value of a trade-in to be applied against sales tax. The state currently has a $12,000 maximum cap. “This arbitrary limitation hurts both consumers and dealerships and serves

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,