Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga this week opposed a K-12 budget plan that takes $670 million from teacher pensions and an overall state budget plan that focuses too much on growing government. “The hardworking people of West Michigan need a state budget that puts a greater priority on solving the problems facing their families and communities than adding more government,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “I see

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

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Wednesday sponsored measures dealing with licensing reciprocity and apprenticeships in the skilled trades as part of the Senate Republicans’ “Grow MI State” economic development package. “To build a strong future for everyone in Michigan, we need to encourage more people to move here while also making it easier for current residents to get the training they need for a

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

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to the death of Ruby Garcia, a 25-year-old Grand Rapids woman who was found shot to death along U.S. 131 last week and whose alleged killer is reportedly an illegal immigrant with a prior arrest record: “Like thousands of people across West Michigan, I am saddened and shocked by the senseless

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced that he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public at four locations in April. Huizenga will be available to meet with constituents at the following dates, times and locations: Monday, April 8, from noon to 1 p.m. at New Beginnings, 4735 Lake Michigan Drive NW in Walker. Friday, April 19, from 1:30 to 2:30