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Senate approves Shirkey’s Medicaid funding replacement

May 18, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Mike Shirkey’s legislation to reduce health insurance costs and enact a reliable source of funding

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Grass Lake cross is secure and will continue to be an honored landmark of Jackson County

May 16, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, responded to constituent concerns after the long-standing cross atop Sackrider Hill was removed. “After many conversations, the Department

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Sen. Shirkey ranks near top of economic freedom survey

May 8, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — A grassroots advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity, released their 2017 Economic Freedom Scorecard for Michigan legislators. Among the top-ranked senators is Mike

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Sen. Shirkey supports school safety budget increase

April 26, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey voted Thursday to support an additional $18.6 million dedicated to school safety initiatives in Michigan schools. “Until we

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Sen. Shirkey’s Medicaid workforce engagement bill passes Senate

April 20, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate passed legislation on Thursday to boost workforce engagement among Medicaid recipients, said Sen. Mike Shirkey, the sponsor of the

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Sen. Shirkey welcomes Jackson pastor to Michigan Senate

April 12, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, welcomed the Rev. Terry Boyd (left) to the Michigan Capitol on Thursday. Boyd serves as pastor at

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Shirkey discusses concert to benefit the Hillsdale County and Branch County senior centers

March 26, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, discussed an upcoming concert to benefit the Hillsdale County and Branch County senior centers. Critically acclaimed vocalist

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Shirkey: Pilot program improving kids’ nutrition, eating habits

March 22, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey said Thursday that an incentive pilot nutrition program serving K-12 students in Hillsdale, Jackson and other counties across

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Shirkey discusses Michigan farming and agriculture week

March 21, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — In a recent public service announcement on National Agriculture Week, state Sen. Mike Shirkey spoke about the importance of Michigan farming. “Agriculture

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Shirkey reads to Reading students for March is Reading Month

March 9, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey recently visited students at Reynolds Elementary School in Reading as part of March is Reading Month. Shirkey emphasized

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Shirkey bill would allow schools to retain Labor Day waiver

March 1, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey introduced a bill on Thursday that would ensure that schools granted waivers to be in session before Labor

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Senate OKs Safe Families legislation

February 22, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate passed a package of bills on Thursday that would allow parents to place children with a safe family for

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Shirkey offering useful guide for tax season

February 16, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Residents of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson counties who are getting ready to file their taxes and want current information can contact Sen.

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Shirkey supports tax relief bills, elimination of driver responsibility fees

February 14, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey on Wednesday voted for legislation to preserve the personal exemption on the state income tax, provide additional relief for

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Shirkey issues statement on civil rights appointment

February 6, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, on Tuesday issued the following statement on Gov. Rick Snyder’s appointment last week of Bishop Ira Combs, Jr.

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Shirkey announces funding to improve road safety in Jackson County

February 2, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey announced on Friday that funding has been approved for a construction project next year to improve safety for bicyclists

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Shirkey: A remarkable turnaround, but we still face challenges

January 23, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey on Tuesday attended Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2018 State of the State address, which laid out the governor’s plan for

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Shirkey to host seniors town hall in Jackson

January 22, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey is encouraging residents of Jackson County to attend a public town hall on Monday, Feb. 12 in Jackson

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Shirkey supports bills to help Michigan consumers and local auto dealers

January 18, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Wednesday voted to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bills 94 and 95 to speed up “sales tax

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Sen. Shirkey supports state income tax relief

January 17, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey on Wednesday supported passage of legislation to preserve the personal exemption on the state income tax and provide additional

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