Legislation tampers reckless conversation of government shutdown State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom, of Norton Shores, on Thursday voted to safeguard continued funding for essential state services and schools as budget negotiations move forward for the upcoming fiscal year. The supplemental spending within House Bills 4161-62 acts as a shutdown failsafe in response to partisan fearmongering from […]

“The people of Michigan voted overwhelmingly for Republicans to lead this body – and that means they have entrusted us to wisely appropriate their hard-earned tax dollars in ways that set our state up for success,” VanWoerkom said. “I’m pleased to have this opportunity to help streamline and best prioritize spending as it relates to health care and mental health care for our state’s vulnerable populations.”