Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases
Huizenga: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ of governor’s reckless budget proposal
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
Sen. Huizenga announces Feb. 14 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 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
Huizenga calls for action to reverse declining student test scores
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga this week called for action in response to the release of the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, which revealed that 75% of Michigan’s fourth graders and 76% of eighth graders are unable to read at grade level. “The fact that only 25% of Michigan’s fourth grade students are proficient in reading is appalling,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “It is impossible to overstate
Huizenga applauds $9M investment in Cascade Township
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga applauded the announcement of a new manufacturing facility coming to Cascade Charter Township with capital access support from the state. “I supported this multimillion-dollar investment to help create over 100 jobs in Cascade, and I look forward to seeing the hard work of so many people finally pay dividends for our community and our workers when this facility opens,” said
Sen. Huizenga announces Jan. 17 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 two locations on Friday, Jan. 17. Huizenga will be available to meet with constituents at the following times and locations: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Sundance Grill & Bar, 5755 28th St. SE in Cascade Township. 4 to 5 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 4201
Huizenga urges answers from MEDC regarding taxpayer-funded incentives to GM for battery plant it’s selling
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday sent a letter to Michigan Economic Development Corp. CEO Quentin Messer urging him to provide answers about $666.1 million in incentives previously awarded to General Motors now that the company has announced its plan to sell its investment stake in the Ultium Cells Battery Plant. “GM lobbied both the MEDC and the Legislature to receive Strategic Outreach and