Senator Dan Lauwers' Press Releases
Lauwers votes to secure Michigan’s future competitiveness
Vital funding for St. Clair County Convention Center also secured LANSING, Mich. — The Legislature on Tuesday finalized a plan that would better position Michigan as a premier state for private industry to invest and create jobs, said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers. “When Ford announced it would be making major investments in other states to expand its manufacturing capabilities, as the home of the
Sen. Lauwers to hold Sandusky office hour Nov. 18
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Dan Lauwers, R-Brockway Township, announced he will hold an office hour in Sandusky on Thursday, Nov. 18. The event, which is open to the public without appointment, will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. in the board room at the Sanilac County Road Commission building, located at 100 S. Elk St. in Sandusky. Office hours are open to residents of the
Lauwers: Senate approves 2022 state budget
LANSING, Mich. — The state Legislature approved a bipartisan, balanced fiscal year 2022 budget this week that now awaits the governor’s signature, said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers. “This is a budget that is on time, balanced without raising taxes, that prioritizes improving our state and the lives of Michigan families — while also making government more transparent and accountable to taxpayers,” said Lauwers, R-Brockway
Senate approves funding to overhaul state’s failing bridges
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Thursday approved MI Safe Drive, a plan that would dedicate $1.3 billion in federal funding to fix local bridges in severe condition throughout the state, including at least 19 in the 25th Senate District, said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers. “The MI Safe Drive plan is a great way to fix a significant number of failing bridges throughout Michigan,
Lauwers, Senate approve Unlock Michigan petition to repeal law abused by Whitmer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved the Unlock Michigan citizen-led petition to repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor Act. The vote came two days after the Board of State Canvassers certified the petition’s signatures. “This is a great day for the people of Michigan,” said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers, R-Brockway Township. “Never again should any governor be able to
Lauwers: Senate approves K-12 budget for upcoming year
LANSING, Mich. — The Senate on Wednesday approved a $17 billion fiscal year 2022 School Aid Budget, which includes a per pupil increase of between $171 and $589, said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers, who voted for the legislation. “As our school districts recover from a year lost to COVID-19 and remote learning, we have prioritized getting more money into our classrooms while also dedicating