DOCSLIB.ORG

Dems Want Lower Costs For

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Dems Want Lower Costs For Volume XXXI - Issue 41 October 11, 2019 SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESS BEGINS – And the beat goes on… Following a somewhat brief cooling off period between the Executive Office and the Legislature, conversations regarding the restoration of various priorities axed via veto or administrative transfer during the 2019-20 Fiscal Year budget resumed this week. Supplemental appropriation bills were introduced by both Republicans and Democrats, with each including the restoration of line items eliminated by the other during negotiations, vetoes, or passage of the budgets. Republicans in both chambers submitted 23 bills restoring $256 million in funds, including $8.7 million to local governments; a $35 million charter school funding increase; $13.1 million in road funding grants; and $7 million to small, isolated school districts (this was named as a bipartisan priority). Of note, members did not include any of the projects Governor Whitmer proposed last week following her line-item veto announcement. As expected, Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D-East Lansing) introduced a supplemental highlighting priorities of the Executive Office, or at least identifying a starting point for negotiations with Republicans. Republican legislative leaders met with Governor Whitmer Thursday morning, following which she said “good progress” had been made. Senate Bills 576 and 577 seek roughly $475 million in funds, including the restoration of: $34.3 million for critical access hospitals; $2.1 million for veterans’ services; $11.1 million for secondary road patrols, and $2.1 million for a partial restoration of funding for the centers of independent living. It seems both Republican leaders and the Governor felt Thursday morning’s meeting allowed for a productive and positive conversation regarding how to move forward on the budgetary issues. Commenting on the meeting, House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) noted another meeting has already been set, stating, “I think we had a very productive conversation today and I look forward to continuing the progress on Tuesday.” Governor Whitmer echoed that sentiment telling media representatives following the meeting it is “good news” communication lines are open. DEMS WANT LOWER COSTS FOR HEALTH CARE/PRESCRIPTIONS – A multiple bill package, coined the Health Over Profits for Everyone (H.O.P.E.) by its sponsors, was announced by a group of House Democrats recently and seeks to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions and medical visits for Michigan residents. The bills, currently in the drafting stage, also aim to increase accountability for pharmaceutical companies that engage in price gouging, something that has become a national issue as of late and is crucial to Michigan as the state ranks fifth highest in the nation for prescription drug costs. The package includes the following proposals: • Implementing insurance coverage for medically necessary epinephrine injectors (EpiPens) • Setting a $100 co-pay on insulin • Giving the Attorney General power to investigate the price of insulin and make recommendations on consumer protections • Setting a $5 limit on co-pays for primary care visits • Setting a $5 co-pay limit for behavioral health visits • Strengthening consumer protection statute to prevent price gouging • Allowing the importation of drugs from Canada that have been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Introducing two resolutions urging Congress and the FDA to address drug shortages and allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs (which is currently federally banned) Groups on both sides of the issue expressed concerns about the package, but all agreed the conversation on lowering patient costs is necessary. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently reviewing the bills and has yet to express support or opposition. RAISE THE AGE MOVES TO FULL SENATE – Members of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee reported legislation on Thursday that ends the current practice of automatically charging 17-year-old offenders as adults within the criminal justice system. The package of bills, House Bills 4133-4146, 4443, and 4452, puts the change into effect October 1, 2021 and has been a bipartisan effort from its inception. The main issue holding up the package from moving has been the funding mechanism for the change and the effect it would take on local governments. Working with the Michigan Association of Counties, legislators were able to find a solution that works for all: 100 percent reimbursement would be allowed for counties for 17-year-olds until October 1, 2025. After that date, the Legislature would reevaluate the funding formula using data from the counties. The move for juvenile offenders has been years in the making and pushes Michigan out of the group of four remaining states charging 17-year-olds as adults. Remaining in that group are Wisconsin, Texas and Georgia. Multiple organizations representing the issues of social justice, criminal justice reform, and youth health issues support the legislation as does Attorney General Dana Nessel. The package of bills has now moved to the Senate floor for consideration by the full chamber. ELECTIONS • Representative Shane Hernandez (R-Port Huron) announced his campaign for the 10th Congressional District on Thursday, with the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Representative Paul Mitchell (R-Dryden Twp) • Republican attorney Kristina Lyke announced her campaign for the 8th U.S. House District recently, with the seat currently held by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) • Republican member of the Michigan State Board of Education Nikki Snyder announced her campaign for the 8th Congressional District, with the seat currently held by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) • Republican real estate agent and car dealership manager Mike Detmer announced he is no longer running to replace term-limited Representative Hank Vaupel (R-Handy Twp) in State House District 47, but instead will challenge U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) in the race for the 8th U.S. House District • Democrat Julia Pulver announced her campaign for the 39th House District recently, with the seat currently held by freshman Representative Ryan Berman (R-Commerce Twp) • Worth Township Republican Richard Piwko announced his campaign for the 10th Congressional District recently, with the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Representative Paul Mitchell (R- Dryden Twp) • Patrick Outman, son of Senator Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes), announced his campaign for the 70th House District, with the seat currently held by Representative Jim Lower (R-Cedar Lake) ODDS & ENDS • Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently declared whistleblower protection language in 13 budget bills as unenforceable, stating the language violates the separation of powers • Republicans filed a motion in U.S. District Court recently against the state’s voter approved redistricting commission, arguing they have been injured by the proposal and that it violates their First Amendment rights. The group spearheading the commission effort filed a brief urging the Court to dismiss the suit • Aerial spraying throughout parts of Michigan to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been completed, though a fourth death caused by the disease was reported late last week by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) • The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency released the application for recreational marijuana facilities last week, roughly one month before the Agency is set to begin accepting the applications for consideration • Attorney General Dana Nessel announced late last week Michigan will receive $2.6 million in a settlement against opioid addiction treatment drug manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser Group. The case against the company alleged it improperly marketed Suboxone, which resulted in the improper use of Medicaid funds • According to the Michigan Community College Association, by the end of 2019, Michigan’s universities and community colleges plan to sign an agreement allowing community college graduates to apply every credit earned to four-year universities in biology, business, criminal justice, and psychology • According to a study from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, Michigan’s Partnership Model (launched in 2017) appears to have had a “largely positive impact” on the participating schools’ test scores. The Model brings multiple entities (school board members, the district itself, education councils, local businesses, etc.) to draft a unique plan for the district to ensure academic success • A lead advisory has been issued for the City of Birmingham following testing in September showing 32 of the 8,870 drinking water sites as having lead levels exceeding the state’s action level • House and Senate members released their 2020 session schedules recently • The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is accepting nominations for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force for two vacancies with terms expiring July 31, 2021 • The telecommunications industry will be exempt from the codification of current Michigan Department of Treasury policies requiring the collection of sales and use tax from a remote seller, under House Bills 4540-4543. The bills we reported to the full House by members of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday • House Bills 4486, 4775 and 4776, discussed in the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday, call for the state’s recreation passport program to be an opt-out program instead of its current opt-
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Michigan Freedom Network Endorses 31 House Members for Re-Election Endorsements Awarded for Top-Tier Candidates Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights
    CONTACT: Tony Daunt PHONE: (517) 812-4134 E: [email protected] Michigan Freedom Network Endorses 31 House Members for Re-Election Endorsements Awarded for Top-Tier Candidates Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights LANSING, MI, June 4, 2020 –The Michigan Freedom Network today endorsed for re-election 31 members of the Michigan House of Representatives. Those winning the endorsement today join 17 other candidates endorsed by MFN on March 14. “The Michigan Freedom Network is proud to endorse and support candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives who are willing to stand up and fight to defend Michigan families’ constitutional rights,” said Freedom Network Spokesman Tony Daunt. “These candidates have won this important endorsement because they’re committed to limited government, government transparency, and the rights and opportunities of every citizen.” House candidates receiving this major endorsement include: District 30: Diana Farrington District 84: Philip Green District 36: Douglas Wozniak District 86: Thomas Albert District 39: Ryan Berman District 87: Julie Calley District 42: Ann Bollin District 88: Luke Meerman District 43: Andrea Schroeder District 89: James Lilly District 44: Matthew Maddock District 91: Greg VanWoerkom District 46: John Reilly District 93: Graham Filler District 51: Michael Mueller District 94: Rodney Wakeman District 57: Bronna Kahle District 97: Jason Wentworth District 63: Matt Hall District 98: Annette Glenn District 64: Julie Alexander District 99: Roger Hauck District 65: Sarah Lightner District 102: Michele Hoitenga District 66: Beth Griffin District 106: Sue Allor District 72: Steven Johnson District 108: Beau LaFave District 77: Tommy Brann District 110: Gregory Markkanen District 78: Brad Paquette (MORE) Paid for by the Michigan Freedom Network with regulated funds.
    [Show full text]
  • CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE August 7, 2020
    MCALVEY MERCHANT & ASSOCIATES CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE August 7, 2020 CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2020 Integrity, Individual Attention. Precision Strategy. Proven Results RECORD-SETTING PRIMARY ELECTIONS A record number of voters participated in Michigan’s primary election on Aug. 4, with more than 2.5 million people casting a vote either in person or by absentee ballot. One of the most followed races in the primary was the 13th Congressional District rematch between U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones. Jones represented the district for a few weeks in 2018, following the resignation of Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit) in December 2017. After his resignation, there were two elections for the seat with Jones winning the special election to complete Conyers unexpired term, and Tlaib winning the regular race for the Congressional seat. This year, Tlaib and Jones were the only primary candidates. On Tuesday, Tlaib won the strongly Democratic district with nearly twice as many votes as Jones, potentially guaranteeing her a second term. In the 3rd Congressional District in West Michigan, Republican Peter Meijer, a U.S. Army veteran whose family founded the well-known Meijer retail chain, won a five-way contest with more than 50 percent of the vote, including holding a strong lead over his main opponent Rep. Lynn Afendoulis. Meijer will face Democratic attorney Hillary Scholten. The winner of that race will succeed U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, a former Republican turned Libertarian who is not seeking reelection. In the 10th Congressional District, a Republican stronghold in the Thumb region, Republican businesswoman Lisa McClain of Bruce Township, a pro-Trump Republican who outspent her opponents, beat state Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019-2020 Legislative Scorecard Summary
    2019-2020 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD SUMMARY WHAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE? YOU! TOWARD A CONSERVATION MAJORITY In 2019 and 2020, you used your voice to tell your Because Michigan LCV is both political and non- legislators to move forward with clean energy, partisan, our goal is to build a pro-conservation demand clean drinking water in our communities majority of state lawmakers from both parties who and conserve our state’s incredible natural support protecting the health of our communities resources. by tackling the big issues facing Michigan’s land, air, and water. Together, we are making a difference. An important part of our work is holding our elected officials accountable. This scorecard tells HOUSE you whether your representatives in Lansing Conservation Majority Breakdown listened to you and your neighbors, or if they listened to special interests. YES = 50 TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS MAYBE = 31 YOU KNOW THE SCORE NO = 31 1 It only takes a minute to say thanks-- or to TOTAL = 112 say no thanks-- to your legislators. DONATE Because we could not accomplish our 2 mission without the generous support of SENATE our members, please make a donation so Conservation Majority Breakdown we can continue fighting for clean air and clean water in your community and continue YES = 16 our stewardship of Michigan’s unparalleled natural resources. MAYBE = 3 NO = 19 SPREAD THE WORD Finally, share this scorecard with your TOTAL = 38 3 friends and family so they know the score of their elected officials, too. Total number of legislators in the Michigan House exceeds number YOU CAN DO ALL OF THIS AT of House districts due to an early resignation and the passing of one MICHIGANLCV.ORG/SCORECARD Representative during the term.
    [Show full text]
  • Cancer Action Month
    CANCER ACTION MONTH SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING GUIDE Social media is a powerful tool to help amplify our advocacy messages. We encourage you to post on social media prior to our Cancer Action Month and throughout the month when you take action. Please use our campaign hashtag in all your posts and use the templates below to share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. First Step: Cancer Action Month Hashtags #MICancerActionMonth – please use in all posts #MICancerStoryMatters – please use when sharing your personal cancer story this month #MIAccesstoCare – Add this hashtag when posting about Oral Chemotherapy Fairness #ItsTimeToChoose – Add this hashtag when posting about Tobacco Reform #MILeg – Add this hashtag if you are tagging a lawmaker in your post Second Step: Pre-Event Sample Posts (May 25th – May 29th) • During the month of June, I will be advocating for cancer fighting policies from home for Michigan’s virtual Cancer Action month! Check out my posts and click on the hashtags to see how me and my fellow cancer advocates are making a difference. #MICancerActionMonth • I am a volunteer with @ACSCANMichigan and during June, I will be advocating for cancer fighting policies with advocates from across the state for Michigan’s Cancer Action Month. We may not be at the capitol in Lansing this year, but we will still make an impact and tell our lawmakers to make fighting cancer a top priority! #MICancerActionMonth • The current pandemic puts increased stress on so many cancer patients. That’s why I am advocating with @ACSCANMichigan during the month of June for Michigan’s Virtual Cancer Action Month.
    [Show full text]
  • October 12Th, 2020 Dear Michigan Senators, We Urge You to Take Up
    October 12th, 2020 Dear Michigan Senators, We urge you to take up and support the substitute version of Senate Bill 241 sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit). The bill places a statewide moratorium on water shut offs through the end of the year and ensures water service is restored to any Michigander currently shut off. Access to water is essential to human life at any time, but even more so during a public health pandemic when hand washing and bathing is critical to limiting spread and exposure to COVID-19. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-144 required public water supplies to restore water service to Michiganders across the state during the state of emergency. The EO allowed low-income households – many of whom are fixed income, unemployed, underemployed and/or essential workers – to have essential water service. The recent Michigan Supreme Court decision invalidated the EO, leaving behind an inadequate patchwork of local policies for water access for our most vulnerable Michigan households, including the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. Michiganders across the state are experiencing financial hardship that has put their access to basic utility services at risk. This is a statewide problem that needs a statewide solution. Unfortunately, Michigan has no comprehensive water service reporting requirements so access to data on water shut offs is limited. In Detroit – the most glaring example of water unaffordability and shut offs – a Freedom of Information Act request by Joel Kurth from Bridge Magazine found that 9,500 occupied homes that were disconnected for non-payment in 2019 were still without service in mid-January 2020.1 Further, a national survey found that the average water utility disconnected five percent of households for nonpayment in 2016, affecting an estimated 15 million Americans.2 EO 2020-144 did include a one-time reporting requirement, but the reporting from public water supplies under the EO was flawed and filled with gaps and missing data points.
    [Show full text]
  • Corporate Enablers
    1 ANALYSIS BY The Center For Political Accountability OF THE CORPORATE MONEY FLOW IN THE 2018 & 2020 Copyright © 2021 by the Center for ELECTION CYCLES Political Accountability. All rights reserved. No portion of this material may be reproduced in any form or medium whatsoever without the express, written, prior permission of the copyright holder. For information, please contact: BRUCE F. FREED CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY 1233 20th St. NW, Suite 205 Washington, DC 20036 PHONE 202 464 1570 EXT.102 MOBILE 301 233 3621 FAX 202 464 1575 [email protected] 1 Table of Contents 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 4 FOREWORD 6 INTRODUCTION 8 GRAPHIC COLOR KEY 9 GEORGIA 13 FLORIDA 16 TEXAS 19 MICHIGAN 23 PENNSYLVANIA 27 ARIZONA 29 IOWA 34 APPENDIX A 2 Acknowledgments THIS REPORT WAS COMPILED BY THE CENTER FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY The team comprised of: Bruce Freed PRESIDENT Karl Sandstrom COUNSEL Peter Hardin WRITER AND EDITOR Dan Carroll VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS Carlos Holguin RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Preliminary research on bills conducted by CPA interns: Claire Wright Edith Hollander John Terwilliger Project development and research on 527, public corporation and trade association spending conducted by: Carlos Holguin Graphic content development by: Carlos Holguin Cover illustration, layout design and information graphic design by: Shalini Prasad at DeSha Creative PUBLISHED JULY 13TH 2021 3 Foreword THOMAS P. LYON Big companies are accustomed to growing stakeholder expectations for social and environmental performance, and most produce annual reports detailing their contributions to various dimensions of the public good. But the past few years have raised the bar dramatically. Prolonged droughts, forest fires, and floods have made climate change impossible to deny or ignore.
    [Show full text]
  • House of Representatives
    No. 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN JOURNAL OF THE House of Representatives 100th Legislature REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 9, 2019. 12:00 Noon. Pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution, the Representatives-elect to the House of Representatives of the State of Michigan for the years 2019 and 2020, assembled in Representative Hall in the Capitol at Lansing on the second Wednesday in January, the 9th of January, 2019 at 12:00 o’clock noon, and in accordance with law, were called to order by Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the preceding House. Pastor Rusty Chatfield, Pastor of Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church in Burt Lake, offered the following invocation: “Dear Heavenly Father, We are grateful to You, Almighty God, for the blessings of freedom and we are earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity. I pray that You would grant wisdom to this legislative body. I pray that the words of these legislators’ mouths and the mediations of their hearts would honor You in all that they say and do. I pray that everyone would argue honestly and that they would be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Let no personal animosity ever cloud anyone’s judgment. May everyone recognize that we are all created in the image of God. I ask You, Father, to bless the work of this chamber. May every bill passed and every law enacted reflect Your supreme law. Father, have mercy on our State and country. I pray that all of us would have malice for none and charity for all.
    [Show full text]
  • CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE November 4, 2020
    MCALVEY MERCHANT & ASSOCIATES CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE November 4, 2020 CAPITOL NEWS UPDATE POST ELECTION NIGHT EDITION Integrity, Individual Attention. Precision Strategy. Proven Results PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS ON PAUSE As of early this morning, voters were still waiting for six states to count their ballots and release results for the Presidential election. With Michigan as one of the states, numerous state and local election results are also unknown at this time. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has reportedly said that Michigan may not have final tallies until Friday. As of Tuesday, 3.2 million absentee ballots were returned which is a record for the state. President Donald Trump addressed supporters around 2:30 a.m., claiming that he had won the presidential election and said, “We’ll be going to the US Supreme Court, we want all voting to stop,” Trump continued. “We don’t want them to find any ballots at 4 o’clock in the morning and add them to the list.” Presidential candidate Joe Biden also addressed his supporters after midnight. “We knew this was going to be long,' Biden said. 'But look: we feel good about where we are. We really do.” STATE HOUSE Republicans Retain Michigan State House with at Least 56 seats Republicans will be leading the Michigan legislature for two more years, as election results show them holding the minimum of 56 seats needed to hold the majority. Results were trickling in early Wednesday morning, but it became clear that the Democrat’s plans to flip the house fell through with Republicans overturning two democratic incumbent legislators, Reps.
    [Show full text]
  • Senate History of Senate Concurrent Resolutions
    2076 PART VI SENATE HISTORY OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS (The references are to pages of Senate Journal.) 1. A concurrent resolution granting authority for adjournment for more than 2 days. Jan. 9, introduced by Senator Peter MacGregor .................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, rules suspended .......................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, adopted ....................................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, transmitted to House .................................................................................................. 4 Jan. 15, House concurrence received ..................................................................................... 45 Jan. 15, referred to Secretary for record ................................................................................ 45 Senator(s) John Bizon, Wayne Schmidt named co-sponsor(s) 2. A concurrent resolution for the adoption of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives. Jan. 9, introduced by Senator Peter MacGregor .................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, rules suspended .......................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, adopted ....................................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, transmitted to House .................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Michigan PTA Advocacy & Election Guide
    Michigan PTA Advocacy & Election Guide 2019-2020 “Nothing you do for children is ever wasted.” Garrison Keiller Michigan PTA Advocacy MATTERS! I. Michigan PTA Advocacy Committee II. Michigan PTA Public Policy Priorities III. Important Dates IV. Legislative Contact Information V. Timeline VI. National PTA® Nonprofits, Voting And Elections Guide VII. Lobbying Guidelines VIII. Political Campaigns Guideline Important Dates Since Proposal 3 passed in 2018, there is no deadline to register to vote in the State of Michigan. Michigan now allows Same Day registration. We always encourage voters to get registered ahead of time. November 5th, 2019 Elections List of elections by county ​ ​ th March 10 ,​ 2020 Presidential Primary Election ​ ​ rd November 3 ,​ 2020 General Election ​ ​ Advocacy Committee Team Members Marcy Dwyer - VP Children’s Advocacy Barb Anness, Federal Legislative Chair Kathy Carter, Michigan PTA President Jennifer Johnson, VP Student Involvement/ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Jennifer Garland, Member Carin Meyer, Member Tanya Pitkin, Member Open Appointment, Special Education Joyce Krom, Health & Wellness Open Appointment Legislative Consultant Open Appointment Legislative Intern Open Appointment Education Consultant Michigan PTA Mission Statement To mobilize the forces of school, home, and community ​ in order to ensure a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Michigan PTA Advocacy Committee Promotes local, county, state and national efforts to ​ focus on the education and well-being of all children in our state by working with families, educators, school boards, statewide associations and non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, the legislature, the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education to ensure child-related concerns are being met.
    [Show full text]
  • Michigan Freedom Network Endorses Eight Additional Candidates For
    CONTACT: Tony Daunt PHONE: (517) 812-4134 E: [email protected] Michigan Freedom Network Endorses Eight Additional Candidates for State House Endorsement Awarded for Top-Tier Candidates Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights LANSING, MI, August 24, 2020 –The Michigan Freedom Network announced its endorsement of eight additional candidates for the Michigan state House. “Because of their commitment to defend the rights and freedom of every Michigan citizen, the Michigan Freedom Network is proud to endorse these eight individuals for the Michigan House of Representatives,” said Freedom Network Spokesman Tony Daunt. “It’s critical that we have a legislature that will fight for limited government, government transparency, and better opportunities for Michigan workers.” The eight candidates receiving this major endorsement include: • 38th District: Chase Turner • 71st District: Gina Johnsen • 47th District: Bob Bezotte • 96th District: Timmy Beson • 58th District: Andrew Fink • 105th District: Ken Borton • 59th District: Steve Carra • 107th District: John Damoose They join 48 other House candidates who were endorsed by MFN in the primary and are moving on to the November general election: • 19th District: Martha Ptashnik • 48th District: David Martin • 30th District: State Rep. Diana Farrington • 51st District: State Rep. Michael Mueller • 32nd District: State Rep. Pamela Hornberger • 56th District: TC Clements • 36th District: State Rep. Douglas Wozniak • 57th District: State Rep. Bronna Kahle • 39th District: State Rep. Ryan Berman • 61st District: Bronwyn Haltom • 42nd District: State Rep. Ann Bollin • 63rd District: State Rep. Matt Hall • 43rd District: State Rep. Andrea Schroeder • 64th District: State Rep. Julie Alexander • 44th District: State Rep. Matt Maddock • 65th District: State Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • Legislature Approves 23-Day Extension to Whitmer E.O
    MIRS Breaking News - Legislature Approves 23-Day Extension To Whitmer E.O. In Unorthodox Session -- 1:31 p.m. Tuesday, April 07, 2020 The House and Senate extended the Governor's emergency order powers until April 30 today during a pair of unorthodox sessions in which the typically collegial body of legislators took great pains to stay away from one another as a precaution from spreading the COVID-19 virus. Senate Majority Leader Mike SHIRKEY's SCR 24 passed despite an attempt by Senate Minority Leader Jim ANANICH (D-Flint) to extend the 23-day extension to the 70 days that Gov. Gretchen WHITMER recommended. “The coronavirus waits for no one, and that’s why Gov. Whitmer must be equipped with the full authority to respond to this pandemic quickly," Ananich said. "We tried to extend the state of emergency for the full 70 days as requested, but at the end of the day this shortened timeframe is what was in front of us for a vote." In the Senate no one could be heard voting no on SCR 24. In the House, the resolution<https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019- 2020/concurrentresolutionadopted/Senate/htm/2020-SACRS-0024.htm> was effectively gaveled in as nobody could be audibly heard saying "yah" or "nay." Republicans said April 30 is the deadline for the federal government's social distancing requirement so it made the most sense to extend Whitmer's power to that date. But Democrats argue that the pandemic will still be going on at that point and it doesn't make sense to needlessly come back to the Capitol.
    [Show full text]