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McBroom supports pension plan option for Michigan corrections officers

State Senator Ed McBroom has expressed his support for the final vote on legislation that would offer Michigan corrections officers a new pension plan option.

By North Michigan News | Dec 20, 2024

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Rep. Cam Cavitt appointed co-chair of Northern Michigan Caucus

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, announced on Wednesday that he has been selected by his peers to serve as co-chair of the Northern Michigan Caucus.

By North Michigan News | Dec 18, 2024

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Rep. Borton criticizes AG Nessel over threats amid legislative standoff

By North Michigan News | Dec 18, 2024

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. Roth criticizes Democrats over tipped wage worker policies

By North Michigan News | Dec 14, 2024

State Representative John Roth expressed concerns over the legislative priorities of Democrats during the current lame duck session.

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Rep. Borton opposes taxpayer-funded e-bike incentive program

By North Michigan News | Dec 14, 2024

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

By North Michigan News | Dec 13, 2024

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

By North Michigan News | Dec 13, 2024

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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Upper Peninsula lawmakers push for changes in Michigan's energy legislation

By North Michigan News | Dec 12, 2024

Three Upper Peninsula legislators, along with Representative-elect Karl Bohnak, have called for immediate revisions to Michigan's energy laws.

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Rep. Cavitt criticizes DNR over proposed cost increases

By North Michigan News | Dec 9, 2024

State Representative Cam Cavitt has voiced criticism towards the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for its attempts to increase costs for Michigan residents.

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Michigan senator criticizes new bills impacting marriage laws

By North Michigan News | Dec 6, 2024

Senator John Damoose has voiced strong opposition to a set of bills passed by the Michigan Senate, arguing they undermine the institution of marriage.

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Rep. Ken Borton criticizes DNR's proposed fee hikes in Northern Michigan

By North Michigan News | Dec 6, 2024

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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Damoose joins virtual conference on water affordability legislation

By North Michigan News | Nov 27, 2024

State Senator John Damoose is set to participate in a virtual press conference on December 2nd, aimed at garnering support for water affordability legislation currently under consideration by the Michigan Legislature.

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Michigan lawmakers oppose changes in Medicaid work rules and firearm regulations

By North Michigan News | Nov 16, 2024

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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Cheboygan's Orchard Beach Bridge at risk; Rep. Cavitt seeks urgent state funds

By North Michigan News | Nov 14, 2024

State Representative Cam Cavitt has intensified his call for state funding to repair the Orchard Beach Bridge in Cheboygan County.

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Rep. Cavitt seeks answers from DNR on elk killing incident

By North Michigan News | Nov 13, 2024

State Representative Cam Cavitt has taken action following the recent killing of a well-known elk in Rogers City.

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Senator Damoose criticizes new bills affecting Michigan charter schools

By North Michigan News | Nov 13, 2024

State Senator John Damoose from Harbor Springs has expressed strong opposition to a series of bills approved by the Senate Committee on Education, which he believes could severely impact charter schools in Michigan.

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Rep. Roth votes against repealing Healthy Michigan's work requirements

By North Michigan News | Nov 13, 2024

State Representative John Roth has voted to maintain work requirements for the Healthy Michigan program.

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Cheboygan receives $279K grant for downtown building rehabilitation

By North Michigan News | Nov 12, 2024

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.