Michigan State Rep. Gregory Markkanen (R-Iron Mountain)
Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Gregory Markkanen (R-Iron Mountain)
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Northern Michigan lawmakers urge approval for Line 5 tunnel project
State Representatives from Northern Michigan have reiterated their support for the Enbridge Great Lakes Tunnel Project, a proposal aimed at upgrading the Line 5 pipeline infrastructure beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
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Michigan lawmakers criticize DNR's enforcement affecting pig farmers
A group of Northern Michigan legislators has expressed concerns over actions taken by the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which they claim have restricted freedoms and endangered livelihoods.
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Michigan lawmakers propose MAGA Solar Act for conservative energy policy
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the state's energy independence and protecting local land use rights.
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Rep. Markkanen highlights increased funding for Michigan Tech in new budget
State Representative Greg Markkanen has drawn attention to the increased funding allocated to Michigan Technological University as part of the House Higher Education Budget.
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Markkanen announces new budget plans impacting Michigan's higher education
State Representative Greg Markkanen, who chairs the House Higher Education and Community Colleges budget committee, has introduced a $2.4 billion budget plan for Michigan's higher education system.
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Michigan representatives back bills restricting participation in women's sports
State Representatives Greg Markkanen and Dave Prestin have voted in favor of legislation aimed at safeguarding women's sports in Michigan.
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Markkanen criticizes Senate Democrats' higher education budget proposals
State Representative Greg Markkanen expressed dissatisfaction with the Senate Democrats' higher education budget proposals.
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Upper Peninsula conservation projects receive over $1.4 million in state funding
State Representative Greg Markkanen has secured over $1.4 million in funding for conservation projects across the Western Upper Peninsula.
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American Workers Group: Rep. Markkanen vote for spending bill ‘a scheme to raises taxes on MI employers’
Rep. Markkanen, Representative for Michigan District 110.
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Markkanen warns of bad actors taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) warned on the Michigan House Republicans website that current laws do not go far enough in protecting business owners against frivolous lawsuits launched by bad actors trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan lawmakers want answers from Whitmer about mask mandate during sports
Upper Peninsula lawmakers have asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to clarify her executive orders regarding athletes wearing face masks during practices and competitions, according to MiSenateGOP.
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No Upper Peninsula residents selected for redistricting committee
Three Upper Peninsula legislators expressed disappointment that not a single Upper Peninsula resident was chosen to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee.
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Markkanen calls on Whitmer to support bipartisan plan for new school year
Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) says that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s support is needed to finalize a back-to-school plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whitmer's executive order puts senior citizens at risk for COVID-19
There have been approximately 6,400 COVID-19 deaths in Michigan, with 2,005 of those deaths being residents of long-term care facilities, according to Michigan House Republicans.
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Markkanen: Time for Michigan to stop stifling alternative energy in the UP
Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock), gave testimony recently before the House Energy Committee as he advocated for a plan to improve access to clean, affordable energy in the Upper Peninsula.
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Connecting Michigan Communities grant could bring broadband to rural Keweenaw
Baraga Telephone Company has been selected as a finalist for a grant that would help bring broadband service to underserved areas of Keweenaw County.