Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) announced mobile office hours next week for Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana Counties. Congressman Huizenga's staff will be on hand at the following locations to assist residents with casework concerning federal tax issues, veterans' issues, and Social Security. Additionally, staff will be available to address questions regarding legislative matters… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced his 10 nominations to be considered for acceptance into the 2017 class of the U.S. Military, Air Force, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies.
“It is an honor to nominate such driven and courageous young men and women in their application to the U.S. Service Academies. Whenever I hear from our distinguished service academies, I am told that… Read more »
Local congressional representatives take oaths of office
The Ludington Daily News
January 4, 2013
It’s official. Mason County is now served by two members of Congress, Michigan 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and Michigan 1st District U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek, RCrystal Falls.
The two members of Congress were sworn in as members of the 113th Congress Thursday, each… Read more »
EPA Intends to Propose Permit Decision On Coal-Powered Car Ferry by March 2013
By Anthony Adragna | December 19, 2012
(BNA) - The Environmental Protection Agency said it intends to make a decision by March 1, 2013, on whether to extend a Clean Water Act permit for one of the last remaining coal-powered car ferries in the United States to continue discharging coal ash into Lake… Read more »
Congressman Huizenga released the following statement on the EPA missing the deadline to render a decision on the S.S. Badger's permit:
"As one of the elected officials who has supported the Badger, it's disappointing to see the EPA has missed the December 19th deadline. However, I remain hopeful that the EPA will rule in favor of Lake Michigan Carferry, the cities of Ludington and… Read more »
Historic ferry SS Badger's future in doubt with EPA permit about to expire
The Detroit Free Press, Todd Spangler - December 1, 2012
WASHINGTON -- A historic ferry that has shuttled passengers, vehicles and freight across Lake Michigan for decades is in danger of being put in permanent dry dock.
The spotlight is again on the coal-fired SS Badger because a crucial federal… Read more »
This morning Congressman Huizenga was in Ludington for this year's maiden voyage of the S.S. Badger. The Ludington Daily News covered the press conference prior to the Badger setting sail as well as the Badger's inaugural trip across Lake Michigan for 2012.
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga attended Thursday’s press conference to say he supports LMC’s efforts to continue ferry service… Read more »
Agrees with move to require all harbor maintenance funds by used for that purpose, but not sure he can support Senate version
Steve Begnoche - Managing Editor
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The U.S. Senate has passed a transportation bill that includes funding for dredging harbors. It accomplishes this by requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to use all funds taken in through the… Read more »
Last night, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, reached more than 10,000 constituents via telephone for a discussion on everything from Social Security to the Keystone Pipeline to the budget to gas prices. If you missed the call, click the link to listen to it in its entirety. To leave a comment for Rep. Huizenga or to be included in his next teletown hall call list, visit… Read more »
Citing significant public interest, today the EPA today announced it would allow the S.S. Badger to apply for an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to continue operating on Lake Michigan.
The Badger is currently authorized to operate under the 2008 Vessel General Permit until December 19, 2012, when that authorization expires.
U.S. Rep. Bill… Read more »
