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 […]

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel today testified on behalf of her plan that will reimburse job providers and individuals who paid business license fees while shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures would allow a wide variety of occupations to seek prorated fee reimbursements if a business was closed because of a state mandate and […]

LANSING, MI – State Rep. Pauline Wendzel and Kristin Wier, the Clinical Director of the Logan Center in Benton Harbor, testified this morning on behalf of legislation that would help ensure children with autism continue to receive vital services without interruption. “This redundant procedure hurts children waiting to receive care because they compete with everyone […]

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel blasted Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of legislation that would have expanded access to rural broadband. Rep. Wendzel, a co-sponsor of House Bill 4210, says that the legislation would have lowered costs for service providers by exempting them from personal property taxes on broadband equipment under certain conditions.  The legislation would have […]

Over the last two weeks, my team and I have knocked on hundreds of doors throughout our community, talking to our friends and neighbors – the people I have the honor of serving.  As I’ve spoken with them about the issues that matter most to them, one of the most topical conversations that have come […]

Rep. Pauline Wendzel today led the introduction of a plan that would reimburse job providers and individuals for business license fees who were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures would allow a wide variety of occupations to seek prorated fee reimbursements if a business was closed because of a state mandate and suffered […]