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Suggested Headline: Sen. Webber Supports $1.6M in Natural Resource Investments for Greater Rochester Area
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber has voiced his support for a $1.6 million investment in natural resources for the Greater Rochester Area as part of a broader $27.3 million Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) allocation across Michigan. The funding is aimed at park and trail developments and public land acquisitions.Webber, representing Rochester Hills, emphasized the importance of the NRTF in enhancing local recreational opportunities without imposing additional tax burdens. He stated, “This trust fund has proven to be a great tool for investing in our parks and...
Sen. Webber Introduces Legislation to Boost Healthcare Workforce in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Health Policy Minority Vice Chair Michael Webber on Wednesday introduced legislation to increase opportunities for licensed public health care workers to transfer out-of-state credentials as part of a larger plan introduced by Senate Republicans to encourage economic growth in Michigan."Michigan needs more health professionals, and we must ensure that bureaucratic red tape is not hindering talented individuals from establishing roots to practice their care in our great state," said Sen. Webber, R-Rochester Hills."My bill will work to remove...