State Senator Ed McBroom (MI)
Recent News About State Senator Ed McBroom (MI)
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Michigan senator backs pension plan for corrections officers
State Senator Ed McBroom has voiced his support for new legislation that would provide Michigan corrections officers with the option to join a pension plan similar to those available to other statewide officers, such as state police troopers.
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UPPCO raises rates amid controversy over Michigan's green energy laws
State Senator Ed McBroom, along with State Representatives Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen, expressed concerns following the Upper Peninsula Power Company's (UPPCO) decision to increase energy rates.
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Michigan lawmakers call for urgent action on prison staffing crisis
State lawmakers and labor union representatives are urging immediate action to address critical staffing shortages in Michigan’s prisons. State Sen. Ed McBroom, along with state Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen, called on Tuesday for Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington to take urgent measures amid escalating crises at the state's correctional facilities.
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Senator McBroom announces FY 2025 budget investments for Upper Peninsula
State Sen. Ed McBroom on Thursday announced the adoption of the fiscal year 2025 annual budget, which includes key investments in the Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan lawmakers oppose education budget citing pension fund raid
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Ed McBroom and Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen voted to oppose the fiscal year 2025 school aid and higher education budget passed through the Legislature along party lines early Thursday morning.
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Michigan Senate passes bills expanding FOIA coverage
The Michigan Senate on Wednesday took a historic vote in support of bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Ed McBroom and Sen. Jeremy Moss to expand the application of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Michigan Legislature and governor, marking a significant step forward in increasing transparency within state government.
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McBroom criticizes proposed state voting rights act bills
LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Ed McBroom on Thursday voted against reporting out of committee a series of "voting rights" bills that he argues would impose significant new legal and workload burdens on local government units and clerks.
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Senate committee approves long-awaited bipartisan FOIA legislation
The Senate Oversight Committee has approved long-awaited bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the application of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Michigan Legislature, the governor, and the lieutenant governor. Sponsored by Sens. Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss, the bills have garnered support from various organizations and are seen as a significant step towards greater government transparency.Sen. McBroom emphasized the importance of transparency in government, stating, "Transparency in our government is a necessary and important step in growing and restoring...
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Gov. Whitmer Repeals Tom Casperson Bills
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills to repeal laws that were passed by the late Sen. Tom Casperson in the final days of his service in the Legislature. The laws established the Environmental Rules Review Committee, which consisted of representatives from various sectors to review environmental regulations proposed by the Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment (EGLE).Sen. Ed McBroom, who worked with Tom Casperson, expressed his disappointment with the repeal, stating, “The whole purpose of them was to force the department to listen to the voices of the...
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U.P. Lawmakers Oppose Postal Service's Plan to Shift Mail Processing
LANSING, Mich. - Lawmakers from Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.) are expressing their strong opposition to the U.S. Postal Service's plans to modify mail service in the region. Specifically, they are opposing the discontinuation of outgoing mail processing at the facility in Kingsford.Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, stated, "We are speaking with one voice to oppose this terrible plan to reduce postal services to the people of the U.P." He emphasized that there is no partisan divide on this issue and accused the Postal Service of manipulating information to push...
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McBroom, Prestin, Markkanen to Host Energy Town Hall to Discuss Clean Energy Reforms
State Sen. Ed McBroom, Rep. Dave Prestin, and Rep. Greg Markkanen will be hosting a town hall meeting at Bay College in Escanaba on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss recently signed energy reforms that will require Michigan to have a 100% clean energy standard by 2040.The town hall meeting will be held at the Joseph Heirman University Center, Room 952, and will run from 5 to 7 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the new laws and express their concerns about the mandates. The...
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McBroom, Prestin to Host Energy Town Hall to Discuss Michigan's Green New Deal
State Senator Ed McBroom and Representative Dave Prestin will be hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, December 19th at Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recently signed energy reforms that require Michigan to have a 100% clean energy standard by 2040.McBroom, who represents Waucedah Township, expressed the importance of the town hall meeting, stating, "There has been a huge amount of public interest regarding the newly signed energy bills, sometimes called Michigan's Green New Deal. We are hosting this town hall meeting to...
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Michigan Public Service Commission Approves Line 5 Tunnel Plan, State Senator McBroom Commends Decision
State Senator Ed McBroom expressed his gratitude to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for approving Enbridge's plan to construct a tunnel for Line 5 beneath the Straits of Mackinac. McBroom commended the commission for carefully considering the information they had received and recognizing the necessity and safety benefits of the tunnel."The tunnel project was approved by the Legislature five years ago with bipartisan support to protect our Great Lakes — while also creating thousands of good-paying, mainly union jobs," McBroom stated. He emphasized that the...