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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey is encouraging residents of Hillsdale County to attend a public town hall on Monday, Jan. 29 in Hillsdale

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey presented a tribute in the Senate Wednesday to the Hanover-Horton High School boys cross country team, which won

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey announced on Tuesday that a new specialty license plate will be available starting next month. Beginning Dec. 1, the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey on Thursday reminded Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson county residents of new cervid importation regulations that will help protect the

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday approved Sen. Mike Shirkey’s bill that would close a loophole in Michigan’s open-carry law and protect the

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey announced on Tuesday that he will honor a military veteran during his regular Jackson TV interview this Friday, Nov.

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Shirkey that will ease a Coldwater hospital’s upcoming merger. Senate Bill

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, announced Thursday that several communities in Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson counties are providing alternatives to trick-or-treating. “Numerous

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, honored Eagle Scout Bryce Taber Wednesday at the Branch County Shelter House playground open house. Bryce built

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved Sen. Mike Shirkey’s legislation to address the impact of personal property tax (PPT) reimbursements to

‘We applaud the entrepreneurial spirit of our manufacturers and their role in making Michigan the Comeback State!’ LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Tuesday