State Senator Michele Hoitenga (MI)
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Sen. Hoitenga Introduces Legislation to Boost Economic Growth in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michele Hoitenga on Wednesday introduced legislation to restore prohibitions against state agencies imposing regulations that are stricter than federal rules as part of a larger plan introduced by Senate Republicans to encourage economic growth in Michigan."Unnecessary heavy-handed government red tape discourages new business owners and is a roadblock to those who would otherwise want to relocate to our wonderful state," said Hoitenga, R-Manton."My bill would help protect current and future Michigan businesses against rogue ideologically-driven...
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Sen. Hoitenga to Host District Office Hour in West Branch on March 25
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, has announced plans to hold a district office hour in West Branch on Monday, March 25, where she will engage with constituents and provide updates from the Legislature.The office hour session, scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Logger’s Depot, 314 W. Houghton Ave. in West Branch, is open to all residents of the 36th District. According to Sen. Hoitenga, attendees are encouraged to share their opinions, concerns about state governance, or seek assistance with state-related issues without the need for prior...
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Sen. Hoitenga Stands Firm Against Bill Removing Voters' Voice in Inland Lake Level Management
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga on Wednesday made her stance clear on legislation aimed at removing voter decision-making power over certain special assessments for inland lake districts. Hoitenga, a Republican from Manton, firmly opposed Senate Bill 662, which seeks to amend the process for financing a "normal level project" and eliminate the need for voter approval for special assessment districts of $600,000 or less."While there is a real need to address the issues caused by the impact of weather on fluctuating lake levels, this legislation goes too far by...
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Sen. Hoitenga: Governor’s partisan agenda is hurting Michigan
State Senator Michele Hoitenga, a Republican representing Manton, Michigan, has expressed concern over the state's economic outlook following Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent State of the State address. In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Hoitenga criticized the lack of bipartisanship in Michigan and accused Governor Whitmer of favoring areas controlled by Democrats.According to Senator Hoitenga, "Of the 342 projects in the state's most recent budget, nearly 90% of the money was sent to areas controlled by Democrats." She further claimed that while the...