“We took significant steps to ensure the Department of Natural Resources would not have the resources or authority to continue their unchecked power grab throughout Michigan,” said Borton, R-Gaylord. “Our budget agreement ensures the DNR will not continue its legal warfare against honest hog farmers, no solar or wind projects will be forced on state land, and no residents will be charged or fined for simply feeding the birds near their homes.”

strengthen ongoing wildlife conservation efforts and help educate college students on safe and effective ways to harness our immense timber resource across Northern Michigan,” said Borton, R-Gaylord. “Our taxpayer dollars should be sent to where they would have the greatest possible impact, and I can think of no better place than investing these resources into our rivers and streams or into educating our timbermen of tomorrow.”