Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Sen. Webber supports $1.6M in natural resource investments for Greater Rochester Area
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber on Thursday voted for legislation to approve a $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) investment into park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including $1.6 million for two projects in the Greater Rochester Area. “This trust fund has proven to be a great tool for investing in our parks and natural resources without putting additional tax
Sen. Daley applauds natural resource funding for projects in Genesee, Saginaw counties
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Kevin Daley on Thursday supported legislation to approve a $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) investment into park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including $900,000 for three projects in the Genesee and Saginaw counties. “Investments into our parks and natural resources are investments that enhance the quality of life of Michigan residents for generations,” said Daley, R-Lum.
Huizenga supports funding for outdoor recreation projects
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Thursday supported a Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) bill to invest over $27 million in park and trail developments and acquisitions across Michigan, including five projects in Kent and Ottawa counties. “For over 40 years, resources from our state’s Natural Resources Trust Fund have been used to enhance access to public recreation and improve the quality of life for
Sen. Bumstead highlights Manistee, Benzie projects supported through natural resource funding
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Appropriations Minority Vice Chair Jon Bumstead on Thursday supported a Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) bill to invest $27.3 million in park and trail developments and public land acquisitions across Michigan, including two projects in Manistee and Benzie counties. “The Natural Resources Trust Fund is a great way to reinvest money into our state’s outdoor recreation opportunities without adding costs to taxpayers,”
Sen. Albert: New Senate Republican plan promises better future for Michigan’s economy
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Thomas Albert and his Senate Republican colleagues on Wednesday introduced a broad plan to improve Michigan’s economy, reinvest in infrastructure and support workers. “In the past couple of years, Lansing politicians have moved our state backwards by returning to the failed policies of the past,” said Albert, R-Lowell. “We must reverse course before it’s too late and we are plunged back
Sen. Webber seeks to grow state’s health care workforce as part of new economic development effort
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Wednesday introduced legislation to increase opportunities for licensed public health care workers to transfer out-of-state credentials as part of a larger plan introduced by Senate Republicans to encourage economic growth in Michigan. “Michigan needs more health professionals, and we must ensure that bureaucratic red tape is not hindering talented individuals from establishing roots to