State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom
Recent News About State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom
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Senate approves Rep. VanWoerkom’s economic development plan
On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate approved Rep. VanWoerkom's economic development plan, which aims to support economic risk-takers and push Michigan forward. The plan includes the establishment of the Research and Development Tax Credit program, a move that received bipartisan support with the approval of House Bills 4368 and 5099-5102.Representative VanWoerkom, from Norton Shores, expressed his enthusiasm for the plan, stating, “The goal is to keep good-paying jobs in Michigan and bring in new, long-standing opportunities in the fields of the future – that’s what this...
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Rep. VanWoerkom reacts to governor’s State of the State address
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom, a Republican from Norton Shores, has issued a statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2024 State of the State Address. In his statement, Rep. VanWoerkom criticizes the economic programs proposed by the governor, attributing the lack of job growth in Michigan to Democratic policies passed in recent years.According to Rep. VanWoerkom, these policies have undermined the pillars of Michigan's economy, such as low energy costs, a competitive tax structure, and access to skilled labor. He argues that in order to revive the...