Rep. Pauline Wendzel said a Thursday hearing of the Michigan House Oversight Committee is an important initial step toward finding answers for the people of Benton Harbor about problems with their water system.

LANSING, MI – State Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s plan to provide financial relief to people whose businesses were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic took another step forward today with approval from the Michigan Senate Regulatory Reform Committee.

Rep. Pauline Wendzel today helped secure much-needed assistance for Benton Harbor, southwest Michigan and the entire state’s economy as normalcy returns emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rep. Pauline Wendzel today led a joint hearing in the Michigan Legislature exploring the unique challenges faced by the state’s hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LANSING, MI – State Rep. Pauline Wendzel is preparing legislation that will require state departments to review and modernize their rules and regulations.

Throughout the summer, I’ve spent my time knocking on doors, attending meetings, and preparing legislation for the Fall. Last week, I had the opportunity to spend the morning speaking with our local farmers at the Berrien County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast.

It’s no secret that I’ve been critical of how the Michigan Unemployment Agency handled themselves during the pandemic.

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a request from Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment LLC in collaboration with Whirlpool Corporation for a $750,000 Michigan Community Revitalization Program performance-based grant to support the Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment project.  Additionally, the MSF board approved a Berrien County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority request for […]

The Michigan House of Representatives passed State Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s amendment to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits in the state of Michigan. “The news out of the governor’s office today that all remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted is sincerely welcomed,” Rep. Wendzel said.  “After more than a year of shared sacrifice, normalcy is finally […]

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s plan to provide financial relief to people whose businesses were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic took a significant step forward today with approval from the Michigan House. Under Rep. Wendzel’s plan, a wide variety of occupations may seek prorated fee reimbursements if a business was closed because of a state […]

This weekend, the Southwest Michigan Steelheaders will be hosting their annual Trolling with the Troops event in St. Joseph. Trolling with the Troops pairs area veterans up with local residents who volunteer their time and boats for a full and fun day of fishing on Lake Michigan. This relaxing setting out on the lake is a perfect place for […]

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel’s legislation that will reimburse job providers and individuals who paid business license fees while shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic passed out of the House Regulatory Reform Committee with unanimous support. Under Rep. Wendzel’s plan, a wide variety of occupations may seek prorated fee reimbursements if a business was closed because […]