Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases
Sen. Huizenga applauds grant for $1.56M investment in Walker
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Friday voiced his support for a recent announcement from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approving a grant to help support a $1.56 million business expansion in the city of Walker that will create 50 jobs. The MSF awarded Jireh Metal Products a $200,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to expand its operations in Walker. “We are excited to
Huizenga proposes freezing tuition at public universities and community colleges
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga this week proposed keeping tuition at current levels at Michigan’s 15 public universities and all community colleges. “This is about helping more Michigan families afford higher education for their children by freezing tuition rates at our state universities and community colleges,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “Higher education can be an important step in helping our students get ahead in life. With
Huizenga says Senate budget plan ‘missed opportunities for Michiganders in need’
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga sponsored several amendments this week to three Senate budgets to solve problems for West Michigan families and the most vulnerable. “We need a state budget focused on solving problems facing Michigan,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “I am disappointed that none of my amendments were adopted to support our children, students, veterans, homeowners, food banks, and foster families. They also would have
Sen. Huizenga announces May district office hours
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced that he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public at four locations this month. Huizenga will be available to meet with constituents at the following dates, times and locations: Friday, May 19, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Interurban Depot Cafe, 1580 Arch St. in Wright Township. Monday, May 22, from 7:30 to 8:30
Sen. Huizenga supports 2022 tax relief for working families
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Thursday supported legislation to increase the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) beginning with the current 2022 tax year. “It’s our duty as legislators to solve problems facing families across the state,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “Many families are struggling to make ends meet, and this measure would deliver over $440 million in meaningful relief to those most in need.”
Huizenga supports aggregate processing tax cut bills
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Thursday voted to clarify how a state tax exemption applies to producing aggregates like crushed stone and gravel products and industrial and recycled materials. “We need to use part of our historic budget surplus to improve our roads and local infrastructure, and these bills would help reduce taxes on the equipment used to produce the critical building materials for