Senator Michele Hoitenga's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga and Rep. Parker Fairbairn on Thursday acknowledged the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s (NRC) commitment to allow coyote hunting year-round, while stressing the need for the commission to follow through with permanent policy changes. “The Natural Resources Commission’s announcement is a step in the right direction, but it was not the final decision we were hoping for,” said Hoitenga, R-Manton.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga will host an in-district office hour to meet with local residents on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Hoitenga will meet with constituents from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Michigan Room at the Onaway Branch of the Presque Isle District Library, 20774 State St., Onaway. Those with accessibility issues may use the building’s rear entrance. Office hours are open to

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga on Monday urged Senate leaders to quickly pass disaster relief legislation that has remained stalled in committee following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week approving federal emergency aid for the Northern Michigan communities devastated by a severe ice storm earlier this year. “While the historic ice storm that left 12 counties in a state of emergency has passed, our

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga will host an in-district office hour to meet with local residents on Tuesday, Aug 5. Hoitenga will meet with constituents from noon to 1 p.m. at the Kaleva Community Center, 9208 Kauko St. in Kaleva. Office hours are open to all district residents to talk about issues related to state government or to request assistance with a state issue.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga and Rep. Parker Fairbairn have introduced legislation to restore Michigan’s year-round coyote hunting season after the Natural Resource Commission voted in March 2024 to close off hunting between April 15 to July 15. “The NRC’s decision to shorten the coyote hunting season lacks a foundation in scientific evidence and appears to be driven more by subjective and emotional considerations,”

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Michele Hoitenga on Friday called for immediate action to ensure Wexford County is in compliance with federal immigration laws after it was recently identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an alleged sanctuary jurisdiction. “The mention of Wexford County on a list of areas that are alleged to not be in compliance with federal immigration law and enforcement efforts