Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, welcomed Kate Terpstra to the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday night as his guest for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address. Terpstra is the economic development administrator for the city of Coopersville, with additional responsibilities for recreation and marketing. She has been working with Huizenga on various projects for the city, including the proposed North Bank Trails.

LANSING, Mich. — After watching Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address Wednesday night, Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, issued the following statement: “I believe we need to continue working together, in a bipartisan manner, to deliver results for families across Michigan. I am concerned that an increase in taxes will put a further burden on West Michigan families who expect to have lower prices,

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, issued the following statement after the Legislature sent the governor legislation on Thursday to preserve the state’s tipped wage and enact a workable paid sick leave benefit: “I came to the Legislature to find common ground on solutions to the problems facing West Michigan families — and that’s exactly what we did in this agreement. “We listened to the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, on Thursday issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to preserve the state’s tipped wage: “I am proud to stand up for Michigan servers, bartenders, and local restaurants and support a bipartisan solution that will save tens of thousands of jobs. “We have been calling for action to save the tipped wage for months. By standing our

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, on Wednesday released the following statement after the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget presentation: “My priorities are to invest in our kids, fix our roads, protect our communities, and solve problems facing our families — but the governor’s short-sighted budget plan reminds me of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.’ “The good news is the budget recommendation

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced that he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public at two locations this month. On Friday, Feb. 14, Huizenga will be available to meet with constituents at the following times and locations: 9 to 10 a.m. at Interurban Depot Cafe, 1580 Arch St. in Wright Township. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Burger, 5181