Shirkey and gym owner urge governor to open gyms
August 21, 2020
LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey on Thursday spoke with Brett Boyd, the owner of Anytime Fitness in Hillsdale, about his gym being
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Senate session canceled after senator tests positive for COVID-19
August 3, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement regarding session schedule after a member of the Michigan Senate tested positive for COVID-19: “In
Shirkey issues statement after senator tests positive for COVID-19
August 2, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, issued the following statement after a member of the Michigan Senate tested positive for COVID-19: “We were informed today
Bipartisan sponsors introduce legislation to enact jail reforms
July 22, 2020
Senate bipartisan bills represent legislation acting on the recommendations of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration LANSING, Mich. — Six members
Shirkey issues statement regarding wearing masks in public
July 14, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement regarding wearing masks in public. “Wearing a mask in public protects the health of
Shirkey encourages fiscal responsibility from Congress in response to COVID-19
June 29, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement in addition to his joint statement with Speaker Chatfield and Gov. Whitmer: “The fiscal
Shirkey comments on ruling from Court of Claims
May 21, 2020
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
Shirkey says Governor coming around to what Senate Republicans have been fighting for
May 18, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Whitmer’s announcement: “For several weeks, Senate Republicans have been fighting
Michigan Legislature files lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer
May 6, 2020
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
Shirkey delivers remarks on Senate floor regarding emergency declaration
April 30, 2020
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:
Shirkey comments on revised order and legislative action
April 24, 2020
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
Shirkey announces Senate Republican proposal to Open Michigan Safely
April 16, 2020
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
Shirkey urges Governor to revise stay-at-home order
April 9, 2020
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
Shirkey and Horn announce Safe Behavior for Safe Workplaces Senate workgroup
April 7, 2020
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.
Shirkey comments on closure of buildings for balance of school year
April 2, 2020
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
Shirkey responds to Governor’s desire to extend emergency declaration
April 1, 2020
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
Shirkey and colleagues to hold tele-town hall on COVID-19
March 30, 2020
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
Shirkey thanks governor for clarity, but expresses concern with “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order impact on home construction
March 28, 2020
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
Shirkey criticizes changes to May elections process
March 27, 2020
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:
Shirkey responds to “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
March 23, 2020
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