Michigan State Rep. Cameron Cavitt (R-Harrisville)
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Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Cameron Cavitt (R-Harrisville)
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Rep. Cavitt shares resources for upcoming hunting seasons
With open seasons for many game animals beginning in September, state Rep. Cam Cavitt shared a guide to hunting season dates in Michigan and resources for hunters seeking information on licenses and regulations.
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Rep. Cavitt and Sheriff Stephenson honor first responders at Capitol 9/11 ceremony
State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, and Alcona County Sheriff Scott Stephenson stood together at the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Cavitt hosted Stephenson at the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual 9/11 memorial ceremony.
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Rep. Cavitt announces coffee hours in Cheboygan and Harrisville
State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, will soon host local coffee hours in Cheboygan and Harrisville.
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Rep. Cavitt celebrates $15 million Tuscarora Township sewage system project
State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, expressed satisfaction in assisting with the acquisition of a $15 million project aimed at doubling the Tuscarora Township sewage system. The expansion will connect over 400 properties to the system.
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Rep. Cavitt criticizes Michigan Supreme Court ruling on minimum wage
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Wednesday issued a statement following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that raised the minimum wage and eliminated the tip credit for servers, bartenders, and other workers who frequently earn more through tips than they would with a higher minimum wage. The changes are set to take effect on February 21, 2025.
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Rep Cam Cavitt criticizes state budget focus away from Northeast Michigan needs
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Friday addressed the $59 billion state budget for next year, noting it included very few priorities pushed for by local Republicans and instead focused on partisan projects advocated by Lansing Democrats. Cavitt highlighted a $550,000 allocation for Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH) as one of the few positives.
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Rep. Cavitt emphasizes support for local pharmacies amid Rite Aid closures
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Wednesday underscored the importance of supporting locally-owned pharmacies following reports that Rite Aid would close all its Michigan stores.
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Rep. Cavitt criticizes Democrat school aid budget cuts
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Tuesday criticized the Democrat school aid budget signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. According to Cavitt, the budget significantly reduces school safety funding by $300 million, reallocates $670 million from teacher retirement accounts, and does not include an increase in per-pupil funding for the first time in years.
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Rep. Cavitt urges expansion of hunting rights amid rising car accidents
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Thursday urged the Legislature to act on measures to expand deer hunting seasons to address rampant deer overpopulation in the lower peninsula. Recent reports revealed that last year, deer caused more than 58,000 car wrecks, resulting in 19 fatalities.
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Rep. Cavitt criticizes FY 2025 budget passed by House
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Thursday criticized downstate Democrats for passing a budget he claims is filled with projects favoring key Democratic strongholds. The fiscal year 2025 budget was approved by the House late at night.
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Rep. Cavitt opposes extension of unemployment benefits
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Wednesday voted against a plan to increase the maximum number of weeks a person can receive unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks. House Bill 5827, which ultimately passed along party lines, comes as Michigan’s unemployment rate has been under 4% for more than four months.
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Rep. Cavitt supports repeal of Michigan solar and wind siting law
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Thursday pledged his support for State Sen. Michele Hoitenga’s effort to repeal solar and wind siting legislation passed by Lansing Democrats last November. The legislation introduced by Hoitenga last week seeks to repeal provisions granting siting authority to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).
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Rep. Cavitt criticizes Democrats over Lincoln biomass plant shutdown
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Wednesday criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lansing Democrats as Northeast Michigan begins to feel the impact of new energy laws. The Viking Energy Biomass plant in Lincoln recently shut down, resulting in more than 70 workers losing their jobs.
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Rep. Cavitt offers support for former Viking Energy employees after plant closure
State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, released a statement Tuesday following the announcement that the Viking Energy biomass plant in Lincoln will be closing permanently. Last week, workers were informed that June 7 would be their last day of employment.
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Rep. Cavitt supports major land acquisitions for public use
State Rep. Cam Cavitt recently voted for a plan to support natural preservation efforts in Northeast Michigan. The funding will help expand state land available for public use by more than 9,000 acres.
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Rep. Cavitt honors MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale at State Capitol
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Wednesday welcomed Michigan State University hockey coach Adam Nightingale to the State Capitol. Nightingale, who is from Cheboygan, was honored for being named the 2024 Big Ten Coach of the Year, Big Ten Regular Season Champion, and Big Ten Tournament Champion. He was also a finalist for the 2024 Spencer Penrose National Coach of the Year award.
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Michigan lawmakers propose new legislation targeting human smuggling
State Reps. Cam Cavitt and Gina Johnsen on Tuesday introduced their plan to criminalize human smuggling in Michigan. Under current law, there is no state-level criminal penalty for human smuggling, only human trafficking.
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Rep. Cavitt welcomes local art contest winner to State Capitol
State Representative Cam Cavitt recently welcomed Jenna Carigon, an 11th-grade honor roll student from Atlanta High School, to the State Capitol in Lansing. Carigon earned this unique opportunity by emerging victorious in a local art contest hosted by Cavitt. Her winning submission was a painting of an elk, symbolizing the essence of Northeast Michigan. The choice of subject was particularly apt as Atlanta is known as the Elk Capitol of Michigan.
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Rep. Cavitt announces local office hours in Alpena and Harrisville
State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has announced plans to host local office hours in Alpena and Harrisville. The meetings are scheduled for Friday, May 24 at the Alpena City Hall from 5 to 6 p.m., located at 208 N. 1st Ave in Alpena, and on Friday, May 31 at the Alcona County Building from 9 to 10 a.m., located at 106 5th St. in Harrisville.
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Rep. Cavitt Welcomes Newly Ordained Deacon Chambers for House Prayer
State Rep. Cam Cavitt on Tuesday welcomed Deacon Curtis Chambers to the State House to give the invocation. Chambers was just ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church on April 20.