Michigan Senate Republicans Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES
Hoitenga celebrates CIS removal of Wexford County as a reported sanctuary jurisdiction
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga on Friday announced that the Center for Immigration Studies’ (CIS) has removed its sanctuary designation of Wexford County, emphasizing that law-abiding communities across Northern Michigan reject such policies. “Legal immigration is a welcome part of our communities and economy in Northern Michigan, but this designation of Wexford County as a sanctuary jurisdiction for illegal immigrants was inappropriate, unwelcomed and
Lindsey introduces Make America Healthy Again legislation
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey on Thursday introduced two bills that seek to improve health outcomes for Michiganders. Senate Bills 227 and 228 tackle issues essential to making Michigan healthy again. SB 227 would promote purchasing affordable, nutritious food with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, while SB 228 would remove harmful chemicals from food served to children at school. “Both of these bills
Sen. Hoitenga schedules local office hours in Alpena, Kalkaska
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga will host in-district office hours to meet with local residents on April 25 and 26. Hoitenga will meet with constituents at the following times and locations: 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Big Boy, 400 S. Ripley Blvd. in Alpena. 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St.
Sen. Albert schedules local office hours in Calhoun, Kalamazoo counties
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, April 25. The times and locations for the office hours are: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial District Library, 107 N. Main St. in Climax. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Pierce Room at Willard Public Library, 7 W. Van Buren St. in
Hoitenga resolution declares April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday adopted Sen. Michele Hoitenga’s resolution declaring April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the tireless efforts of linemen who have worked to restore power across Northern Michigan in the wake of last month’s damaging ice storm. The severe weather left thousands without electricity, disrupting daily life and creating significant challenges. Linemen from across the state and
Nesbitt applauds Trump plan to fast-track Line 5
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, on Wednesday issued the following statement applauding the Trump administration’s announcement that it will fast-track permitting for the Line 5 tunnel project under a federal emergency designation: “For too long, Line 5 has been held up by the political maneuvering of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and other radical proponents of the far-left’s ‘Green