Senator Dan Lauwers' Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate’s Energy and Technology Committee and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony from several Canadian officials at a joint hearing Tuesday regarding the Line 5 pipeline. Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers, who chairs the Energy and Technology Committee, said the officials brought important perspective on the need to protect Line 5. “The governor is directing the closure of line 5 for May

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers, R-Brockway Township, issued the following statement Tuesday in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announcing changes to state restrictions on small businesses and gatherings: “Today the governor announced a new order allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues and larger gatherings. “Thankfully, the governor is paying attention and responded to the letter several of my colleagues and

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers on Tuesday applauded a Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) announcement approving a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant for a global automotive supplier in the city of St. Clair. Magna Electric Vehicle Structures-Michigan, Inc. was awarded the grant for a project that will generate a total private investment of $70.1 million and create more than 300 jobs

‘You should not be issuing orders that limit residents’ access to their local elected officials’ LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers and some of his Senate Republican colleagues said in a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel on Friday they need to fix one of their executive orders that effectively prevents some local

‘I owe it to my constituents to push back on undemocratic orders as I am able’ LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers on Wednesday issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate voted to reject Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s second round of appointments to several state boards: “The governor continues to show reckless disregard for the people of Michigan. Her decision to act unilaterally

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Lauwers on Wednesday issued the following statement after the Michigan Senate voted to reject Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent appointments to several state boards and commissions: “As the senator elected to represent the residents of the 25th District, it is my desire to work with the governor to enact policies that foster the common good for the district and