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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Welcome to the most recent edition of my monthly e-newsletter!
Thank you for allowing me to represent you in the Michigan Senate. I am grateful each and every day to work for the people of the 32nd Senate District.
This email highlights the important work we have been doing in Lansing this past month.
Sincerely,
Jon Bumstead
State Senator
32nd District
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Michigan House passes legislation to protect tipped workers
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As one of its first actions of the 2025-26 legislative session, the Michigan House passed bipartisan legislation to save the state’s tip credit system and protect thousands of hospitality industry jobs.
The votes follow a Michigan Supreme Court ruling mandating changes to minimum wage laws and the elimination of the tipped credit system relied upon by hospitality employees. Without legislative action, these changes will take effect on Feb. 21 and have devastating impacts on small business owners and their employees.
House Bills 4001-4002 maintain the current 38% tip credit while moving toward a higher minimum wage year over year. They also introduce more flexibility for earned paid sick leave to better reflect the needs of Michigan workers.
The bills are now in the Senate for consideration. The Senate should follow the House’s lead and move quickly to pass this legislation to save Michigan’s hospitality industry.
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Summer park jobs available
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The snow may be falling today, but the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is already planning ahead for summer. Managers for Michigan’s state parks, boating facilities, and outdoor spaces are looking to fill 1,300 summer jobs. Roles include greeting visitors, answering questions, registering campers, cleaning park buildings, mowing grass, maintaining trails, and more.
These short-term summer positions are perfect for those looking to start a career in natural resources, stay active in retirement or simply enjoy the outdoors during the summer. Many DNR employees started their careers as summer park workers and have since transitioned to fulfilling roles as rangers, park supervisors, accountant assistants and trail coordinators.
The first steps are to express interest, share your contact information and identify the Michigan state park where you would like to work. The hourly rate is $15.25, and schedules are flexible.
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Michigan ranks second in the nation for the number of ski areas and resorts, offering everything from family-friendly learning areas and high-speed chairlifts to powdery slopes and the tallest vertical drop in the Midwest. There’s no better place to experience winter than in Michigan. Winter adventures can be found on more than 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, 3,000 miles of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and in more than 100 state parks and recreation areas.
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Bumstead highlights upcoming events in the 32nd District
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Snowfest 2025
Saturday, Feb. 1
10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Trinity Health Arena
470 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon
Description: A cornhole tournament, disc golf, and more at the 39th Annual Snowfest! Click here to learn more.
Rock the ‘Stee Concert
Saturday, Feb. 1
4 — 10 p.m.
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
101 Maple St.
Manistee
Description: A night of music, drinks, food, and more! Four bands will perform, and there will be special musical guests. Click here for ticketing and event information.
Winter Wonderland Daddy Daughter Dance
Friday, Feb. 7
5:30 — 8 p.m.
Radiant Church
409 S. Washington Ave.
Ludington
Description: An evening of fun and dancing for fathers and daughters to enjoy. Dinner, photos, dancing, and more! Click here to learn more about the event.
Pentwater Winterfest
Saturday, Feb. 8
Pentwater
Description: Enjoy a fishing tournament and other winter events at the Pentwater Winterfest. Click here to learn more!
State of the Community Breakfast
Wednesday, Feb. 12
8:30 — 10:30 a.m.
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
1527 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington
Description: Enjoy breakfast and networking at this year’s State of the Community Breakfast. Click here to register and learn more about the event.
Rock N’ Rubies
Friday, Feb. 14
5:30 — 9 p.m.
919 E. Sherman Blvd.
Norton Shores
Description: Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Muskegon Pregnancy Services and enjoy dinner, dancing, auctions, and more at the Rock N’ Rubies event. Click here to learn more.
Betsie Bay Frozen 5K
Saturday, Feb. 15
10 — 11:30 a.m.
Elberta Lookout
Elberta
Description: Get your shoes on and get ready for the Betsie Bay Frozen 5K. Click here to learn more.
She: Honoring Women in Art opening reception
Friday, Feb. 21
5 — 7 p.m.
Oliver Art Center
132 Coast Guard Road
Frankfort
Description: Support and honor women in art at the opening of the She: Honoring Women in Art exhibition. Click hereto learn more.
12th Annual “Mitch” Derby
Saturday, Feb. 22
7 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Bellows Park
Frankfort
Description: Compete and enjoy a day of fishing. Advanced registration is required. Click here to learn more.
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Senator Jon Bumstead
4600 Connie B. Binsfeld Office Building
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Visit my website at: SenatorJonBumstead.com
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