Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga and members of the Senate Republican caucus sent a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks urging the Michigan Department of Treasury to clearly communicate the cause of ongoing tax refund delays, the steps being taken to resolve them and the expected timeline for processing affected returns. “At a time when families are struggling to afford everyday necessities, many people are

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday led a roundtable meeting with other lawmakers and various professionals and stakeholders from the medical community to discuss his legislation to create a framework for Behavioral Health Transportation in Michigan. “This is a needed reform that would not only improve outcomes for patients, but also provide some relief for their pocketbooks, so it’s important we get this right,”

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday will host a roundtable discussion regarding his recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a framework for behavioral health transportation. Who:   Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker. Rep. Steve Frisbie, R-Pennfield. Mark Meijer, president of Life EMS. Ken Morris, executive vice president of Life EMS. Kraig Dodge, vice president of resource delivery at Life EMS. Katie Arens, vice president

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, on Thursday welcomed U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Burke of Rockford as his guest for the 2026 Senate Memorial Day ceremony. ### Editor’s note: The above photograph of Huizenga and Burke is available by clicking on the image or by visiting SenatorMarkHuizenga.com/photos.

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga recently introduced bipartisan legislation to create a framework for Behavioral Health Transportation, including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. “People deserve timely and professional mental healthcare,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “These bills provide a safer, more affordable solution to help people in crisis.” Michigan currently doesn’t offer emergency medical transportation for people

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday joined community partners, local officials and West Michigan Sports Commission representatives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the official opening of the $13.5 million expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex in Plainfield Township. “This is a tremendous resource for athletes of all levels and families throughout West Michigan,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “Not only will this serve advanced athletics