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: Somebody must pay for governor’s spending, likely rural Michigan
State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, expressed his concerns regarding the governor's executive budget recommendations. Cavitt, who serves as the vice chair of the House Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police Appropriations subcommittee, criticized the governor for her continued excessive spending and lack of consideration for rural areas in Michigan.Cavitt stated, "Today, the governor gave us no hope that she will veer away from the radical spending spree that’s come to define her time in office. Instead of returning money to the taxpayers...
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Rep. Cavitt Urges Governor to Support Northeast Michigan
State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has called on Governor [Name] and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to demonstrate their commitment to Northeast Michigan. Cavitt's statement comes after Alpena Community College (ACC) announced its plans to seek funding from the MPSC for a solar array project.Cavitt sees this as an opportunity for the governor and the MPSC to support a community in Northern Michigan. He criticizes the energy mandates imposed by the governor, claiming they have had a negative impact on rural areas. Cavitt points out...
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Rep. Cavitt Applauds DNR's Commitment to Cornwall Flooding Dam Repairs
State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, expressed his appreciation for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) decision to allocate $750,000 from its 2024 dam appropriation budget for the repair of the Cornwall Flooding dam. The announcement was made during a Pigeon River Country Association Planning Commission meeting earlier this month. The Cornwall Flooding dam is located near the Cornwall Creek Flooding, a picturesque lake in the Pigeon River Country State Forest in Cheboygan County.In his statement, Rep. Cavitt acknowledged the...
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Rep. Cavitt to governor: Northern Michigan is more than just Traverse City
State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, has expressed his concerns about Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address. In a statement released on Wednesday, Rep. Cavitt criticized the governor's proposed programs, particularly the tax rebates for electric vehicles.According to Rep. Cavitt, the governor failed to acknowledge the impact these policies would have on the people of Michigan. He stated, "The income tax hike and green energy policy are going to have a devastating impact on my community. Yet, tonight, the governor celebrated that...
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Rep. Cavitt Calls for Investigation into UIA Fraud
Rep. Cam Cavitt, along with 19 other House Republicans, has urged Speaker Joe Tate to direct the House Ethics and Oversight Committee to investigate the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). This comes after recent findings by the Auditor General revealed suspected fraudulent payments totaling over $5.6 billion.In a letter delivered to Speaker Tate, Cavitt emphasized the need for immediate action to address the widespread fraud uncovered by the Auditor General. Referring to House Rule 36, which mandates the Oversight Committee to review such reports, Cavitt wrote,...
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Rep. Cavitt: Orchard Beach Bridge repairs cannot wait
State Representative Cam Cavitt from Cheboygan, Michigan, has expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of the Orchard Beach Bridge over the Black River. The Michigan Department of Transportation has rated the bridge as "basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action." County officials have even stated that the bridge is in imminent danger of collapsing.Cavitt emphasized the importance of the bridge, stating, "Orchard Beach Bridge connects first responders to the essential equipment they need to protect our communities. If this bridge fails,...
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Tone-deaf tax hike not what Michigan families need
Money is tight for families in Northeast Michigan as they face rising costs of gas, groceries, and electricity. These financial burdens are leaving families struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Democrats in Michigan are planning to worsen the situation by implementing an income tax hike that will burden everyday people with the costs of expensive and unnecessary liberal programs.The proposed income tax hike goes against the intentions of a 2015 Republican law that aimed to trigger an automatic income tax cut when the state surplus grew rapidly. Former Governor...
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Rep. Cavitt: Line 5 tunnel approval right decision for Michigan
Rep. Cam Cavitt has expressed his support for the Michigan Public Service Commission's decision to authorize Enbridge Energy to update its Line 5 pipeline. This decision brings Enbridge one step closer to replacing the section of Line 5 that crosses the Straits of Mackinac with a new pipeline encased in a concrete-lined tunnel.In a statement, Rep. Cavitt praised the decision, stating, "MPSC made the right call today, but it doesn't excuse the overzealous effort to delay and kill the Enbridge proposal." He emphasized the importance of Line 5, as it supplies over half of...