State Representative Greg Markkanen

State Representative for Michigan's 110th District

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

I am so honored to have this opportunity to serve the people of the 110th District. @BeauMattLaFave

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

Spent the afternoon on the road with @MichStatePolice Troopers from the Calumet Post. Enjoyed learning about their important role firsthand as well as various public safety issues affecting the Copper Country. Proud to #BackTheBlue!

#LawEnforcementAppreciationMonth

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

33. $2 million for the state’s first responder communications network.

Please let me know what you think is the worst thing our governor slashed from the state budget.

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

28. $7 million for rural school districts with high transportation costs

29. $700,000 adoption support services

30. $2 million for foster care payments

31. $1 million for child advocacy centers

32. $3,750,000 for at-risk youth

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

24. $4.6 million for replacing electronic tethers for parolees

25. $3.3 million in payments to landowners in the Commercial Forest Program

26. $18.6 million payments in lieu of taxes to local governments for property owned by the DNR

27. $16 million in grants for CTE equipment

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

20. $600,000 for high-school students struggling with opioid abuse

21. $34.2 million for services for Medicaid patients at critical access hospitals

22. $1 million in assistance for human trafficking survivors

23. $3.89 million for nurses who attend to child Medicaid patients

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

17. $175,000 in legal services for individuals getting social security disability

18. $175,000 to support low-income refugee families’ transition to self-sufficiency

19. $300,000 to provide emergency shelter to homeless and runaway youth

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

14. $500,000 for mental and physical health programs at senior centers

15. $10.7 million in psychiatric services at critical access hospitals

16. $1.5 million to help detect traumatic brain injuries in children

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

10. $10 million for the rural jobs and capital investment fund

11. $200,000 designated to study PFAS in game and wildlife

12. $100,000 for deer habitat improvement

13. $100,000 in children behavioral health counseling services

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

7. $2 million for sheriffs to hire personnel to patrol secondary roads

8. $200,000 for conservation district improvements

9. $20,000 to support the civil air patrol when they assist the state in fire surveillance, missing persons searches, etc.

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

3. $250,00 for a veteran benefit eligibility study to help streamline veterans’ application for benefits

4. $250,000 for a buddy-to-buddy program that connects veterans struggling with PTSD

5. $50,000 for updated uniforms for our National Guard

6. $1 million for the Soo Locks

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

Here are 33 of the most important items to citizens of the Upper Peninsula slashed from the budget by @GovWhitmer:

1. $2,500 for a feasibility study to bring a veterans cemetery to the U.P.

2. $4 million to help county veteran service officers connect with veterans in need

[Senator Ed McBroom @SenEdMcBroom]

This morning, Marine Corps veteran Bernard Stanaway, Jr. of Negaunee was named U.P. Veteran of the Year! I joined other local leaders in honoring him for his courageous service to our nation and extensive volunteer work across the Upper Peninsula. Thank you! 🇺🇸

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

Happy to have the support of Colonel Sanders!

[Senator Ed McBroom @SenEdMcBroom]

After the ribbon cutting, @RepMarkkanen and I met with local constituents and government officials from around the county.

[Enbridge @Enbridge]

"A new pipeline buried in a utility tunnel 100 ft. below the floor of the Straits is the best & safest option we have for getting crucial energy resources where they need to go," says @RepMarkkanen on the #Line5 tunnel. https://t.co/rJfbuyW2Hg

[The Upper Peninsula @UpperPeninsula]

Do your thing Yoopers.

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

I was happy to help this evening with the restoration project at the Schoolcraft cemetery in Calumet.

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

I was happy to stop by the @MichStatePolice Calumet Post for the open house! Back our blue! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

[State Representative Greg Markkanen @RepMarkkanen]

To all those that gave the ultimate for their Country, I give you my deepest respect and thanks. This Memorial Day weekend, remember those that lost their lives defending our freedom.

[Beau M. LaFave for Senate @BeauMattLaFave]

Great day hanging out in Western Upper Peninsula with @RepMarkkanen at the @redbull 400!