State Rep. Luke Meerman
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Recent News About State Rep. Luke Meerman
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Rep. Meerman supports GVSU students amid art controversy
State Representative Luke Meerman has voiced his support for students at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) who opposed an art piece that has stirred controversy.
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Luke Meerman elected assistant floor leader in Michigan House
State Representative Luke Meerman has been elected by his peers to serve as an Assistant Floor Leader in the Michigan House for the 2025-26 legislative session.
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Bipartisan school safety measures become law in Michigan
A bipartisan initiative aimed at enhancing school safety has been enacted into state law.
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Rep. Meerman begins fourth term representing Michigan's 89th district
Rep. Meerman was sworn into office for his fourth term today as Michigan's 103rd legislative session commenced with the swearing-in ceremony.
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Rep. Meerman announces January office hours for constituent meetings
State Representative Luke Meerman, a Republican from Coopersville, has announced two opportunities for local residents to meet with him in January.
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Rep. Luke Meerman schedules local office hours in Allendale and Marne
State Representative Luke Meerman, a Republican from Coopersville, has announced he will hold office hours in Allendale and Marne on Friday, December 13.
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Michigan legislators call for investigation after Camp Grayling security breach
The Michigan Legislative Working Group for National Security is calling for an investigation into a recent security breach at Camp Grayling. This follows the discovery of several international students from China photographing military equipment at the site. The federal government has charged five students with lying to investigators and attempting to cover their actions.
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Rep. Meerman criticizes Senate Bill 911 on teacher retirement funds
State Rep. Luke Meerman issued a statement following the House Democrats' vote to pass Senate Bill 911, which aims to use funds from the teacher retirement fund for other projects.
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Rep. Meerman criticizes Democrats' school aid supplemental
State Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Coopersville, has issued a statement criticizing the Democrats' School Aid Supplemental. The supplemental aims to restore school safety and mental health funding that was reduced by 92% in the budget signed earlier this year.
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Rep. Meerman attends 9-11 memorial with local public safety officer
Rep. Luke Meerman attended the House of Representatives annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony on the Capitol lawn today.
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Meerman criticizes Supreme Court ruling impacting Michigan agriculture
State Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) recently expressed discontent with the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling against agriculture producers. The high court determined that the state is not required to adhere to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), Michigan’s law governing how state agencies can issue rules.
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Rep. Meerman criticizes court ruling impacting small businesses and tipped workers
State Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) on Wednesday issued a statement following the Michigan Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state’s current minimum wage law, which mandates the elimination of the tip credit for servers, bartenders, and other tipped workers.
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Rep. Meerman announces local office hours amid fiscal year 2025 budget concerns
Rep. Luke Meerman invites residents to join him at his upcoming office hours in Allendale and Ravenna on Friday, August 23.
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Rep. Meerman praises congressional protections against foreign influence
State Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for adopting security measures within the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of Defense.
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Rep. Meerman opposes Democrat-led changes to Michigan's election petition process
State Rep. Luke Meerman voted against a Democrat plan today, citing concerns that it would erode public trust in Michigan's election procedures. House Bills 5571-76 propose significant changes to the petition process for various elections, including nomination petitions, ballot proposals, and constitutional and initiative petitions.
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Rep. Meerman opposes House Bill 5803 regarding teacher pension funds
State Rep. Luke Meerman voted against legislation passed by House Democrats today to divert resources intended to pay down teacher retirement debt, a move that could jeopardize Michigan’s state finances.
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Rep. Meerman announces local office hours for July
State Rep. Luke Meerman invites residents to attend his upcoming office hours in Fruitport and Coopersville. Local office hours provide an opportunity for residents to meet one-on-one with Rep. Meerman to discuss state issues, ask questions about state government, and request assistance with personal concerns. No appointment is necessary, and all are welcome to attend.
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Rep. Meerman opposes changes to Michigan's recount procedures
State Rep. Luke Meerman has voted against Democrat legislation that would remove verification and validity measures enacted to prevent fraud. Senate Bills 603-04 amend Michigan Election Law by making several changes to the state’s recount process. Under current law, vote recounts may be conducted based on allegations of fraud or mistake. However, the new legislation removes fraud as a reason for a recount, states that recount petitions may only allege an error, and requires petitions to be based on the notion that the election results would have been different without that...
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Rep. Meerman reaffirms support for Israel amidst campus protests
Rep. Meerman issued a statement on May 21, 2024, reaffirming his support for the people of Israel against known terrorist groups and condemning antisemitism on college campuses.
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Rep. Meerman underscores importance of prayer on National Day
On the occasion of the National Day of Prayer, Rep. Luke Meerman, a devout Christian representing Michigan’s 89th House District, emphasized the importance and power of prayer. He described prayer as a pillar of Christian faith and an essential part of personal spirituality during both uncertain and celebratory times.