Legislative leaders meet with President Trump
November 20, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield today released the following statement after their meeting with President Donald Trump at
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Shirkey comments on reports of threats against election officials
November 18, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement denouncing reports of intimidation against election officials and calling on the attorney general and
Shirkey issues statement in response to Governor’s latest restrictions
November 15, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, tonight issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reinstating restrictions on businesses and individual movements: “The
Shirkey congratulates education professional of the year
November 6, 2020
‘Dawn Hendges consistently demonstrates selfless service to her community’ LANSING, Mich. — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey on Friday applauded Dawn Hendges of Western School
Shirkey issues statement condemning individuals in plot against state government
October 8, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, today issued the following statement: “A threat against our Governor is a threat against us all. We condemn the
Shirkey issues statement in response to Governor’s latest order
October 5, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, tonight issued the following statement in response to Governor Whitmer’s DHHS order: “The Governor could hardly wait to attempt
Shirkey issues statement in response to Michigan Supreme Court ruling
October 2, 2020
LANSING—Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, tonight issued the following statement in response to the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling on the Governor’s emergency powers: “This
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
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