Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Nesbitt urges UM president to defend student safety as campus becomes site of anti-Semitic events sweeping nation
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Thursday sent a letter to University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono urging the school’s leader and Board of Regents to defend student safety after the state-funded research institution became another site of hateful anti-Semitic demonstrations sweeping the nation. “The free and open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our free nation and its university system,
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 three locations in May. Huizenga will be available to meet with constituents at the following dates, times and locations: Friday, May 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts, 4201 Alpine Ave. NW in Alpine Township. Monday, May 20, from 10:30 to 11:30
Sen. Runestad shoots back at MEDC’s weak response to negligence and fraud allegations
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad on Monday sent a letter to Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer after receiving a nonspecific response that failed to address concerns raised in an earlier correspondence about oversight of an $20 million grant given to MEDC executive committee member Fay Beydoun. “Rather than taking the time to research answers to my direct questions, Mr. Messer and MEDC
Sen. Webber celebrates launch of MEDC defense, aerospace innovation office
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michael Webber on Monday applauded the launch of the Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to attract, retain, and grow investments into the state’s defense and aerospace industry. “Michigan has a proud legacy as the Arsenal of Democracy and this new office will ensure our state continues to be a national leader in
National Tax Freedom Day: Runestad calls on Democrats to stop raising taxes
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad paid tribute to National Tax Freedom Day on Thursday by calling on Michigan Democrats to stop raising taxes on hardworking Michiganders. “Today is a day when we should be celebrating tax relief to help Michiganders keep more of their own money,” said Runestad, R-White Lake. “Instead, taxes and fees are being raised higher and higher on struggling Michigan families.
Sen. Albert schedules April office hours in Ionia and Kent counties
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, April 26. The times and locations for the office hours are: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Biggby Coffee, 11826 Fulton St. E, in Lowell. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Lake Odessa Community Library, 1007 Fourth Ave. in Lake Odessa. Office hours are open to district residents