LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement regarding the recent ruling from the Court of Claims: “While we are disappointed by aspects

LANSING—Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The legislative leaders filed suit

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the Michigan Senate regarding not extending Governor Whitmer’s emergency declaration:

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today released the following statement on legislative actions and the Governor’s extended order: “The Senate Republicans first called for

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, on Thursday unveiled the Senate Republican caucus proposal to return Michiganders to the workplace safely and bring the state’s

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement urging Governor Whitmer to revise her stringent stay-at-home order: “Michiganders have spent the past

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, and Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, on Tuesday announced the formation of the “Safe Behavior for Safe Workplaces” Senate workgroup.

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement following Gov. Whitmer’s announcement that school buildings will be closed for the balance of the

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement in response to Governor Whitmer’s desire for a 70-day extension of Michigan’s emergency declaration: “Throughout

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, reminded residents Monday that he and state Reps. Julie Alexander, Eric Leutheuser and Sarah Lightner will

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Whitmer’s enforcement of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, specifically pertaining

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Whitmer’s decision to permit changes to procedures for the state’s May elections:

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement regarding the issuance of Executive Order 2020-21 by Governor Whitmer: “Governor Whitmer has taken additional

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement expressing concerns about changes made to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) via Executive Order 2020-15:

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, on Wednesday announced the Senate is leading a business coalition of top advisers to address business

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today announced passage of legislation to fund efforts to combat the presence of COVID-19 in Michigan. “We are working

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement regarding actions taken by Governor Whitmer to slow the impact of COVID-19 in Michigan: “Michigan

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, D-Flint, today announced the Michigan Senate will adjust session schedule beginning March 16th

LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement upon the release of findings from the Senate Business Office investigation into allegations made