State Rep. Cam Cavitt
State Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Elected State Legislators
Recent News About State Rep. Cam Cavitt
-
Cheboygan's Orchard Beach Bridge at risk; Rep. Cavitt seeks urgent state funds
State Representative Cam Cavitt has intensified his call for state funding to repair the Orchard Beach Bridge in Cheboygan County.
-
Rep. Cavitt seeks answers from DNR on elk killing incident
State Representative Cam Cavitt has taken action following the recent killing of a well-known elk in Rogers City.
-
Cheboygan receives $279K grant for downtown building rehabilitation
State Representative Cam Cavitt participated in a celebration in Cheboygan, marking the announcement of a $279,000 grant aimed at rehabilitating a two-story building in the city's downtown area.
-
Rep. Cavitt seeks intern for spring 2025 semester
State Representative Cam Cavitt is offering a part-time, paid internship in his Lansing office for the spring 2025 semester. The opportunity is open to students from Northeast Michigan, who are encouraged to apply.
-
Rep. Cavitt schedules local coffee hours across three cities
State Representative Cam Cavitt, representing Cheboygan, has announced plans to host a series of local coffee hours in October. The sessions are scheduled to take place in Cheboygan, Rogers City, and Alpena.
-
Whitmer signs bills allowing union dues from family caregiver paychecks
Rep. Cam Cavitt criticized recent legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, accusing Democrats of allowing unions to deduct dues from family caregivers' paychecks in Michigan. The new laws, Senate Bills 790 and 791, reclassify direct care workers as public employees, enabling the Service Employees International Union to recruit them as members.
-
Alpena Community College secures $4.6 million grant for solar project
Alpena Community College has been awarded a state grant to fund a solar project on its campus. The college received $4.6 million from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to support this initiative.
-
Rep. Cavitt introduces comprehensive education reform plan
Rep. Cavitt and colleagues have introduced a comprehensive plan aimed at improving the educational outcomes for Michigan students. The House Republican education plan seeks to enhance safety, create new graduation pathways, recruit and retain quality teachers, and improve reading proficiency.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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).