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… Read More »Shirkey comments on closure of buildings for balance of school year
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… Read More »Shirkey responds to Governor’s desire to extend emergency declaration
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… Read More »Shirkey and colleagues to hold tele-town hall on COVID-19
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… Read More »Shirkey thanks governor for clarity, but expresses concern with “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order impact on home construction
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:… Read More »Shirkey criticizes changes to May elections process
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… Read More »Shirkey responds to “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
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:… Read More »Shirkey Issues Statement in Response to Executive Order changing OMA
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… Read More »Horn, Senate to lead coalition on business needs due to impact from coronavirus
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… Read More »Michigan Senate votes to authorize spending to combat COVID-19
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… Read More »Shirkey issues statement supporting Governor’s actions