Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, (left) welcomed the Rev. Chuck Lang to the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday. Lang serves as pastor… Read MoreShirkey welcomes Jackson pastor to Michigan Senate »

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today announced the Senate will act to seek an opinion from the Michigan Supreme Court regarding changes to the… Read MoreSenate seeks Supreme Court opinion »

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement on the Senate’s adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 1 to reject Executive Order 2019-02: “Senate… Read MoreShirkey issues statement on HCR 1 »

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is encouraging area schools to apply for a new set of state grants to make important safety… Read MoreShirkey encourages schools to apply for safety grants »

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, offered condolences to the family of Congressman John Dingell. “Congressman John Dingell was a tireless advocate for his constituents… Read MoreShirkey comments on the passing of Congressman Dingell »

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, D-Flint, today announced senate standing committee and appropriations subcommittee members. “We expect the… Read MoreSenate leaders announce committees »

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Rep. Julie Alexander on Thursday praised the recent state budget awarding much-needed funding for road repairs… Read MoreShirkey and Alexander applaud $3.7M in funding for road repairs in Jackson County »

LANSING, Mich.— Sen. Majority Leader Mike Shirkey was sworn in for his second term as senator of the 16th District on Wednesday during a ceremony… Read MoreShirkey sworn in for second term as senator of 16th District »