LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey on Wednesday reminded residents that the Branch County and Jackson County fairs are in full swing, and the

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate recently approved a measure that would decrease the threat posed by credit card skimming devices by requiring all filling

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey is reminding area hunters that they can apply for fall turkey hunting licenses through Aug. 1. “While the

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey on Friday said the search is underway to find the 2017 state Christmas Tree. The tree will be

LANSING, Mich. — With Independence Day right around the corner, Sen. Mike Shirkey on Friday reminded residents of the proper way to display the American

  LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, announced that a coffee hour is scheduled for the 16th Senate District in Coldwater next Friday, June

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Committee on Health Policy, chaired by Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, heard testimony on Tuesday and approved legislation that would help

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey on Friday reminded residents of Branch, Hillsdale, and Jackson counties of a great opportunity to take advantage of

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake; Army Spc. Douglas Cockroft; and Phil Sponsler (not pictured) paid tribute in the Senate on Thursday to those

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, visited with Branch County students at the YMCA’s Michigan Youth in Government (MYIG) legislative appreciation breakfast on

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, welcomed the Rev. Terry Boyd to the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday. Boyd serves as pastor at Sycamore Baptist

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey and state Rep. Julie Alexander have signed an amicus brief in support of Jackson County in its court

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, welcomed Grass Lake Village Council President Joe DeBoe (left) and Township Supervisor Jim Stormont to the Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey is hosting a free, public town hall on the state budget next Monday, May 1 in Coldwater. The

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey on Thursday reminded residents that the Michigan Department of Treasury website includes helpful tools for individuals and businesses.

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, announced that upcoming coffee hours are scheduled for the 16th Senate District in Pittsford and Spring Arbor. The

By Sen. Mike Shirkey 16th Senate District The opioid abuse problems in Branch, Hillsdale, and Jackson counties and across the state have reached epidemic proportions. We all

LANSING, Mich. — The Senate Committee on Health Policy heard testimony Tuesday on an improved prescription monitoring program that could help prevent drug diversion and

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, visited students at Anderson Elementary School in Bronson on Friday as part of March is Reading Month.

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Mike Shirkey on Friday warned residents of potentially costly phone scams. “During tax season, there’s an increase in scam phone