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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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