State Rep. Ken Borton
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Recent News About State Rep. Ken Borton
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Rep. Borton welcomes Gaylord pastor and local radio host to Lansing
State Representative Ken Borton, a Republican from Gaylord, expressed his pride in welcoming Pastor Derek Hagland to Lansing.
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Senate considers house bills on tip credit and sick time mandates
State Representative Ken Borton expressed his support for House Bills 4001 and 4002, which were passed by the House on Thursday.
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Rep. Ken Borton supports dissenting voices within Michigan's Department of Natural Resources
State Representative Ken Borton has announced his intention to support staff members of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) who wish to express opposition to their leadership's plans for forest clear-cutting.
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Michigan forms committee to address court ruling affecting tipped workers
State Representative Ken Borton has been appointed to a newly formed committee aimed at addressing the repercussions of a Michigan Supreme Court decision that could impact tipped workers and small businesses.
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Lawmakers demand answers over proposed solar farm in state forest
State Representative Ken Borton, alongside 52 other lawmakers from both Republican and Democrat parties, has called for accountability from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding a proposed solar farm near Gaylord.
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Lawmakers demand firings at DNR over solar farm project
State Representatives Ken Borton and Mike Hoadley, along with State Senator Michele Hoitenga, have called for significant dismissals within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Rep. Borton criticizes AG Nessel over threats amid legislative standoff
State Representative Ken Borton has publicly criticized Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, accusing her of using her position to intimidate House Republicans and Detroit Democrats.
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Rep. Borton opposes taxpayer-funded e-bike incentive program
State Representative Ken Borton has expressed his opposition to a bill that proposes the use of taxpayer money to subsidize the purchase of electric bikes.
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Rep. Borton criticizes Democrats' policies amid hospitality industry's financial challenges
State Representative Ken Borton criticized legislative Democrats on Friday for their focus on what he termed "radical policy" rather than addressing pressing issues affecting the hospitality industry and small businesses.
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Ken Borton opposes bills mandating destruction of guns in buyback programs
State Representative Ken Borton has expressed opposition to a legislative proposal that mandates the destruction of firearms obtained through gun buyback programs.
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Rep. Ken Borton criticizes DNR's proposed fee hikes in Northern Michigan
State Representative Ken Borton has voiced concerns regarding the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) approach to increasing fees for Michigan residents.
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Michigan lawmakers oppose changes in Medicaid work rules and firearm regulations
Michigan lawmakers recently cast votes on several bills, expressing their opposition to proposed changes in Medicaid work requirements, firearm regulations at election-related locations, and safe firearm storage guidelines.
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Ken Borton re-elected as Republican Caucus chair in Michigan House
State Representative Ken Borton has been re-elected as the Republican Caucus chair in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 term.
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Rep. Borton criticizes Democrat majority over failure to restore tip credit
Rep. Ken Borton on Wednesday advocated for Northern Michigan restaurant workers as the House of Representatives convened, possibly for the last time until November.
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Rep. Borton hosts Otsego County deputy sheriff at Capitol 9/11 ceremony
State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, and Greg Kates, Otsego County deputy sheriff and school resource officer, stood together at the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Kates was Borton’s guest at the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual ceremony remembering 9/11 and honoring Michigan first responders.
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Rep. Borton underscores benefits of Gaylord construction projects
State Rep. Ken Borton on Friday highlighted the significance of ongoing construction projects in Gaylord, emphasizing their positive impact on the community. Construction is currently in progress at the I-75 Business Loop near South Otsego Avenue as part of a $13.3 million initiative to enhance a 2.2-mile stretch.
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Rep. Borton warns Michigan Supreme Court ruling could impact local restaurants
State Rep. Ken Borton issued a statement on Wednesday following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that will raise the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit for servers, bartenders, and other workers who frequently earn more with 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. Borton criticizes new school aid budget signed by Gov. Whitmer
State Rep. Ken Borton on Tuesday criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to approve the Democrats’ school aid budget for the upcoming year. The budget reduces school safety funding by $300 million, a 90% cut, reallocates $670 million from teacher retirement accounts, and does not include a per-pupil funding increase for the first time in years.
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Rep. Borton promotes hazardous waste disposal day in Otsego County
State Rep. Ken Borton on Thursday encouraged the community in Otsego County to take advantage of the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day scheduled for Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Otsego County Road Commission, located at 669 W McCoy Rd in Gaylord.
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Rep. Borton opposes expansion of Michigan's unemployment benefits
State Rep. Ken Borton on Wednesday voted against a plan to extend unemployment benefits statewide. House Bill 5827, which ultimately passed along party lines, comes as Michigan’s unemployment rate has been under 4% for more than four months.