VAN WOERKOM VOTES TO REJECT GOVERNORS EO, WARNS PLAN COULD HARM STATES AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, chair of the Senate Agriculture and Bieconomy Committee, today voted to reject the governors Executive Order that minimizes the responsibilities of the nonpartisan Michigan Commission of Agriculture. [more]
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LAWMAKERS, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERS ENCOURAGE REJECTION OF GOVERNORS SHORT-SIGHTED E.O.
Plan could harm one of states few successful economic sectors [more]
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SENATE APPROVES VAN WOERKOM LEGISLATION TO HELP CLARIFY DRAIN WORK NOTICES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
The Senate recently approved a bill that would bring more clear and uniform language to notices of cost assignments for drain work, said Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, sponsor of the measure. [more]
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VAN WOERKOM SUPPORTS KEEPING MDA A DISTINCT DEPARTMENT
The Michigan Senate approved two resolutions Tuesday designed to ensure that the Michigan Department of Agriculture will remain a distinct state agency, said Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, who voted for the measures. [more]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FROM SEN. GERALD VAN WOERKOM
A recent letter encouraged the state Senate to change Michigans unemployment insurance system to take advantage of additional federal stimulus dollars. Unfortunately, this would place long-term tax increases on employers to pay for short-term assistance. [more]
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SEN. VAN WOERKOM ANNOUNCES $928,773 FOR COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN MASON, MUSKEGON, OCEANA COUNTIES
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom is pleased to announce that four communities in the 34th Senate District will receive funding for public infrastructure projects. [more]
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SEN. VAN WOERKOM ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom today announced that Whitehall Township will use state and local tax capture valued at $491,767 to redevelop the former Muskegon County Whitehall-Montague wastewater treatment plant. [more]
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SENATE SENDS VAN WOERKOM BILL TO REVISE MICHIGANS LIST OF INVASIVE PLANTS AND SPECIES TO GOVERNOR
The Senate today sent legislation to the governor that would revise Michigans list of invasive plants and species, said Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, sponsor of the measure. [more]
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SEN. VAN WOERKOM INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO DEVELOP NECESSARY REGULATIONS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN MICHIGAN
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom today introduced legislation that would develop necessary regulations for medical marijuana use in Michigan. [more]
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SEN. VAN WOERKOM INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO TRANSFER FORESTRY PROGRAMS FROM THE DNR TO MDA
Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom today introduced legislation that would reorganize Michigan forestry programs within state departments to consolidate and make operations more efficient. [more]
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