State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom
Recent News About State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom
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Rep. VanWoerkom criticizes Democrats' budget prioritization
State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom today voted against the Democrats’ $82.5 billion spending plan, criticizing it for prioritizing pet projects over the critical needs of Michigan residents.
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Rep. VanWoerkom opposes budget, calls for transparency in taxpayer dollars spending
State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom voted against the state budget proposed by House Democrats this week, expressing concerns that the plan fails to support families, prioritize local infrastructure, or respect taxpayers. He fears that the plan is more aligned with national leftist interests, including expanding social programs and investing millions in green energy vehicles.
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VanWoerkom applauds NRTF investment in Rosy Mound acquisition
State Representative Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) has expressed his satisfaction over the inclusion of funding for the second phase of the Rosy Mound acquisition in the state budget proposal. This investment is among several projects recommended by the Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) Board in December. The NRTF, funded by money from the development of minerals on state land and not tax dollars, partners with local governments annually to allocate these funds.
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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...