Senator Roger Victory's Press Releases
Victory honors national champion Hope College women’s basketball team
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory on Tuesday recognized the Hope College Women’s Basketball Team and head coach Brian Morehouse at the Michigan Capitol for winning the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship. “Known for their team unity and for bringing positivity to all levels of competition, the Hope College Women’s Basketball Team has won 77 out of 78 games over the past three seasons. These
Sen. Victory sponsors gas tax holiday bill
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory on Thursday introduced legislation to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuels for four months to provide relief to Michigan drivers. “The good people of Michigan are struggling with increased costs due to the highest inflation in over 40 years and record-high gas and diesel prices,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “This tax relief measure would reduce the burden on
Sen. Victory announces March coffee hours
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory has announced he will conduct district coffee hours to meet with the public on March 18, 19 and 21. “My goal is to continue to provide the good people of Ottawa County with chances to meet with me about state issues and talk with me about their priorities,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “We’ve had a great response to coffee hours in
Sen. Victory introduces $1.4B agriculture investment plan
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory on Wednesday sponsored an agriculture budget supplemental that would direct $1.4 billion to improve Michigan’s food security and invest in rural communities. “The pandemic exposed serious flaws in our food supply chain. We must make targeted investments to reduce rising food costs and ensure Michigan families always have access to locally grown or produced food,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “This supplemental
Sen. Victory supports tax relief for families, seniors and small businesses
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory on Tuesday voted for a $2.5 billion tax cut plan to reduce personal and business income tax rates, provide families with a $500 per child tax credit, and protect more retirement income for Michigan’s seniors. “Michigan families and small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities and our economy, but they continue to face significant challenges — from
Sen. Victory comments on governor’s FY 2023 budget recommendation
LANSING, Mich. — After listening to State Budget Director Christopher Harkins outline Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fiscal year 2023 state budget recommendation on Wednesday, Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville, issued the following statement: “I applaud the governor’s proposal to support our rural communities and invest in our state’s food supply and agricultural industry. These are real issues that our West Michigan community and much of rural Michigan have