Senator Mark Huizenga's Press Releases

Huizenga to host stakeholder discussion on behavioral health transportation legislation

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday will host a roundtable discussion regarding his recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a framework for behavioral health transportation. Who:   Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker. Rep. Steve Frisbie, R-Pennfield. Mark Meijer, president of Life EMS. Ken Morris, executive vice president of Life EMS. Kraig Dodge, vice president of resource delivery at Life EMS. Katie Arens, vice president

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Huizenga, Frisbie legislation would improve behavioral health services and lower costs for patients

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga recently introduced bipartisan legislation to create a framework for Behavioral Health Transportation, including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. “People deserve timely and professional mental healthcare,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “These bills provide a safer, more affordable solution to help people in crisis.” Michigan currently doesn’t offer emergency medical transportation for people

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Huizenga attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Meijer Sports Complex expansion

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mark Huizenga on Monday joined community partners, local officials and West Michigan Sports Commission representatives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the official opening of the $13.5 million expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex in Plainfield Township. “This is a tremendous resource for athletes of all levels and families throughout West Michigan,” said Huizenga, R-Walker. “Not only will this serve advanced athletics

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Huizenga legislation seeks to improve behavioral health services and lower costs for patients

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga on Wednesday will host a press conference to discuss bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would create a framework for Behavioral Health Transportation, including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. Who:   Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker. Rep. Steve Frisbie, R-Pennfield. Sen. Sylvia Santana, D-Detroit. When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. Where: Room 405,

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Huizenga offers budget amendments to lower costs, provide peace of mind for Michigan families

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mark Huizenga offered two amendments to the state budget during debate on the Senate floor that would have provided targeted tax relief for Michigan families by reducing costs on essential items for children and certain household goods and funding for PFAS testing for children. “Families across Michigan are still feeling the impact of high prices, especially when it comes to the

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