Senator Thomas A. Albert's Press Releases
Sen. Albert introduces plan to fight corporate welfare, bring accountability to Michigan economic development efforts
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Thomas Albert on Tuesday introduced proposals to combat corporate welfare and reform economic incentive practices that are failing Marshall and other Michigan communities. Albert’s legislation comes in response to the reckless growth and flawed processes related to the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund, which has lacked transparency, accountability and return on investment for taxpayers. His plan is contained in Senate
Sen. Albert: Michigan’s advertisement of abortion is ‘absolutely appalling’
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, issued the following statement on Thursday criticizing the state of Michigan’s new advertising campaign, which includes digital ads with the phrase “enjoy your right to reproductive freedom” and targets residents in several other states: “The state of Michigan’s marketing efforts reached a new low with this campaign suggesting people should move here to ‘enjoy your right to reproductive freedom.’
Sen. Albert: Democrats’ reckless budget spends too much, leaves Michigan vulnerable
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Thomas Albert on Wednesday said a new state budget approved by the Democratic majority of the Michigan Legislature spends too much money and potentially could leave essential services in a vulnerable position moving forward. “Just a few months ago, our state budget surplus was estimated at more than $9 billion. With these votes by the Legislature, it appears 93% of that money
Sen. Albert schedules June 30 office hours in Ionia and Kent counties
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, June 30. The times and locations for the office hours are: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 1007 Fourth Ave. in Lake Odessa. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biggby Coffee of Lowell, 11826 Fulton St. E. in Lowell. Office hours
Sen. Albert schedules May 26 office hours for Allegan, Barry county constituents
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, May 26. The times and locations for the office hours are: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Hastings City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 E. State St. in Hastings. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biggby Coffee, 1114 W. Superior St. in Wayland. Office hours are open
Sen. Albert: Legislature must incorporate better solutions for Michigan before state budget is finalized
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Thomas Albert on Thursday said the Michigan Legislature must significantly improve upon the state’s next budget plan before it is finalized in the weeks ahead. Albert, R-Lowell, voted against Democrat-sponsored budget proposals in the Senate this week. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Albert has proposed several alternative plans and amendments in recent weeks that Democrats rejected. Albert said he