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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. -
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. -
Good Government Fund Contributions to Candidates and Political Committees January 1 ‐ December 31, 2018
GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES JANUARY 1 ‐ DECEMBER 31, 2018 STATE RECIPIENT OF GGF FUNDS AMOUNT DATE ELECTION OFFICE OR COMMITTEE TYPE CA Jeff Denham, Jeff PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC DC Association of American Railroads PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Trade Assn PAC FL Bill Nelson, Moving America Forward PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC GA David Perdue, One Georgia PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC GA Johnny Isakson, 21st Century Majority Fund Fed $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC MO Roy Blunt, ROYB Fund $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC NE Deb Fischer, Nebraska Sandhills PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC OR Peter Defazio, Progressive Americans for Democracy $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC SC Jim Clyburn, BRIDGE PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC SD John Thune, Heartland Values PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC US Dem Cong Camp Cmte (DCCC) ‐ Federal Acct $15,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 National Party Cmte‐Fed Acct US Natl Rep Cong Cmte (NRCC) ‐ Federal Acct $15,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 National Party Cmte‐Fed Acct US Dem Sen Camp Cmte (DSCC) ‐ Federal Acct $15,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 National Party Cmte‐Fed Acct US Natl Rep Sen Cmte (NRSC) ‐ Federal Acct $15,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 National Party Cmte‐Fed Acct VA Mark Warner, Forward Together PAC $5,000 01/18/2018 N/A 2018 Federal Leadership PAC VA Tim Kaine, Common -
1. a Concurrent Resolution to Approve an Extension of the State of Emergency in the County of Macomb and the Township of Clinton
2649 PART VI HISTORY OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE (References are to page numbers of the Journal.) 1. A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of emergency in the county of Macomb and the town ship of Clinton. Jan. 31, introduced by Representative William Sowerby ................................................................................. 79 Jan. 31, adopted and transmitted ...................................................................................................................... 79 Feb. 2, adopted by Senate - referred to the Clerk for record ............................................................................ 104 Senator(s) Steven Bieda, Goeffrey Hansen, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Michael Kowall, James Marleau, Michael Nofs, Tory Rocca, Tonya Schuitmaker named co-sponsor(s) Representative(s) Jeff Yaroch, Steve Marino, Diana Farrington, Henry Yanez, Peter Lucido, Patrick Green, John Chirkun, Kevin Hertel, Pamela Hornberger, Winnie Brinks, Stephanie Chang, Cara Clemente, Tom Cochran, Brian Elder, Jim Ellison, Erika Geiss, Christine Greig, Jon Hoadley, Martin Howrylak, Eric Leutheuser, Jeremy Moss, Kristy Pagan, Yousef Rabhi, Andy Schor, Sam Singh, Robert Wittenberg named co-sponsor(s) 2. A concurrent resolution to express support for the construction of a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and urge the President and Congress of the United States to fully fund the project. Feb. 7, introduced by Representative Lee Chatfield ........................................................................................ -
July 9, 2021 the Honorable Dana Nessel Attorney General Michigan
July 9, 2021 The Honorable Dana Nessel Attorney General Michigan Department Attorney General 525 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933 Madam Attorney General, A healthy republic depends on the public's trust, which legitimizes the authority of each and every public institution and official. For our Republic to run properly, the election of public officials must be trusted by voters. After the most recent presidential election, people in Michigan have lost trust and felt alienated by the irregularities of our voting process. Countless individuals have expressed their concerns in the aftermath of the 2020 General Election because they feel it is in the best interest of the state to investigate issues that have arisen, to prevent further issues in future elections. The Secretary of State created a system ripe for fraud by illegally relaxing the signature verification process and sending out absentee ballot applications unsolicited. It is because of these concerns, and many others, that a full, independent, and non-partisan forensic audit of the 2020 General Election is critical to the people of Michigan, to restore faith in the election process. We have found it concerning that your office has initiated an investigation into prosecuting individuals who, you seem to speculate, have profiteered by making statements about the accuracy and fairness of the election process in Michigan, which, you seem to speculate, were intentionally dishonest. A criminal investigation is a serious matter, only to be pursued on the basis of probable cause or at the very least, reasonable suspicion. By attempting to read the mind of an individual to infer criminal intention, you have effectively chilled the free speech of every citizen. -
Plaintiff, Defendants
No. 22O155 In the Supreme Court of the United States ________________ State of Texas, Plaintiff, vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan, State of Wisconsin, Defendants. ________________ State Legislators and Voters Group Motion for Leave to File Complaint-in-Intervention ________________ Allan E. Parker, Jr. Erick G. Kaardal, MN 229647 The Justice Foundation Special Counsel to Amistad Project 8023 Vantage Dr., Suite 1275 of the Thomas More Society San Antonio, TX 78230 Mohrman, Kaardal & Erickson, P.A. Telephone (210) 614-7157 150 South Fifth Street, Suit3100 Email: [email protected] Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone: 612-341-1074 Attorneys for Proposed Plaintiff- Facsimile: 612-341-1076 Intervenors Email: [email protected] Counsel of Record 2 MOTION The proposed Plaintiff-interveners State Legislators and Voters Group1 move for a Court order granting them leave to file their Complaint-in-Intervention. Alternatively, the movants request to participate as amici curiae and file an amici curiae brief in support of the Plaintiff. The proposed complaint-in-intervention seeks a declaratory judgment and an injunction against the various Defendants to establish a constitutional process for the selection of Presidential electors from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Georgia (“Defendant States”) relating to the November 3, 2020 election of President and Vice President and future elections. In each case, Article II requires the state legislatures to have a post-election certification vote of their respective -
Published February 1, 2020)
Michigan Register Issue No. 1 – 2020 (Published February 1, 2020) GRAPHIC IMAGES IN THE MICHIGAN REGISTER COVER DRAWING Michigan State Capitol: This image, with flags flying to indicate that both chambers of the legislature are in session, may have originated as an etching based on a drawing or a photograph. The artist is unknown. The drawing predates the placement of the statue of Austin T. Blair on the capitol grounds in 1898. (Michigan State Archives) PAGE GRAPHICS Capitol Dome: The architectural rendering of the Michigan State Capitol’s dome is the work of Elijah E. Myers, the building’s renowned architect. Myers inked the rendering on linen in late 1871 or early 1872. Myers’ fine draftsmanship, the hallmark of his work, is clearly evident. Because of their size, few architectural renderings of the 19th century have survived. Michigan is fortunate that many of Myers’ designs for the Capitol were found in the building’s attic in the 1950’s. As part of the state’s 1987 sesquicentennial celebration, they were conserved and deposited in the Michigan State Archives. (Michigan State Archives) East Elevation of the Michigan State Capitol: When Myers’ drawings were discovered in the 1950’s, this view of the Capitol – the one most familiar to Michigan citizens – was missing. During the building’s recent restoration (1989-1992), this drawing was commissioned to recreate the architect’s original rendering of the east (front) elevation. (Michigan Capitol Committee) Michigan Register Published pursuant to § 24.208 of The Michigan Compiled Laws Issue No. 1— 2020 (This issue, published February 1, 2020, contains documents filed from January 1, 2020 to January 15, 2020) Compiled and Published by the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules © 2020 by Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, State of Michigan All rights reserved. -
Oct. 25, 2019 House Reports
District Status Party Candidate Raised (Period) Raised (Overall) Spent (Period) Spent (Overall) Debt Cash On Hand Outstanding Fines 1 Challenger R Lanier Hope Waiver Waiver Waiver Waiver Waiver Waiver $0 1 Incumbent D Tenisha Yancey $5,115 $12,115 $2,985 $7,499 $12,170 $5,824 $325 2 Incumbent D Joseph Tate $10,268 $27,718 $5,597 $28,194 $7,106 $5,507 $0 3 Challenger D Shri Thanedar $50,000 $50,000 $35,218 $35,218 $50,000 $14,781 $0 3 Termed Out D Wendell Byrd $1,100 $3,400 $1,437 $3,561 $5,832 $8,133 $0 3 Challenger D Al Williams * $1,000 3 Challenger I Lansing Sanchez-Castillo * $1,300 4 Incumbent D William Isaac Robinson * 5 Incumbent D Cynthia Johnson $3,800 $11,084 $3,349 $11,346 $7,185 $3,692 $0 6 Incumbent D Tyrone Carter $6,300 $39,630 $1,000 $27,462 $21,000 $25,852 $0 7 Termed Out D LaTanya Garrett * $525 8 Challenger D Reggie Davis $6,935 $6,935 $5,867 $5,867 $0 $970 8 Challenger D Stephanie Young $1,150 $1,150 $300 $300 $1,367 $850 8 Termed Out D Sherry Gay-Dagnogo $4,000 $5,750 $0 $25,078 $11,451 -$5,042 9 Incumbent D Karen Whitsett $1,725 $9,425 $1,534 $10,913 $2,225 $178 $0 10 Termed Out D Leslie Love * 11 Incumbent D Jewell Jones $1,450 $7,115 $1,545 $3,737 $0 $2,551 $0 12 Incumbent D Alex Garza $2,250 $12,752 $883 $12,111 $0 $5,302 $0 13 Challenger D Tullio Liberati $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $0 13 Termed Out D Frank Liberati $6,400 $14,950 $8,166 $13,653 $6,000 $2,990 $0 13 Challenger D Timothy Estheimer $1,640 $2,815 $1,429 $1,429 $0 $1,385 $0 14 Incumbent D Cara Clemente $7,250 $16,750 $2,705 $5,244 $0 $19,522 -
Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting Minutes January 20, 2021 Drafted January 25, 2021 Page 1
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GARY MCDOWELL GO VERNOR AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR February 24, 2021 NOTICE OF MEETING MICHIGAN COMMISSION OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT March 10, 2021 The regular meeting of the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development will be held on March 10, 2021. The business session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public and this notice is provided under the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. This meeting is being conducted electronically to protect the health of commission members, staff, and the public due to the Coronavirus by limiting the number of people at public gatherings. To join the meeting, dial by telephone: 1-248-509-0316 and enter Conference ID: 273 662 491#. In accordance with the Commission’s Public Appearance Guidelines, individuals wishing to address the Commission may pre-register to do so during the Public Comment period as noted below and will be allowed up to three minutes for their presentation. Documents distributed in conjunction with the meeting will be considered public documents and are subject to provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. The public comment time provides the public an opportunity to speak; the Commission will not necessarily respond to the public comment. To pre-register to speak during this remote meeting, individuals should contact the Commission Assistant no later than Fri., October 30, via email at [email protected] and provide their name, organization they represent, address, and telephone number, as well as indicate if they wish to speak to an agenda item. -
Wayne County U.S
ufcw 951 candidate Former Members aim Absentee Voting | Pg. 4 Senator Gary Peters endorsements | pg. 2-3 for office | Pg. 4 vs. John James | Pg. 4 A list of pro-worker Meet the three former UFCW Information on how to vote See where Senator Gary Peters candidates endorsed by the 951 members who are running early in person, by mail using and challenger John James UFCW 951 Executive Board. for office in 2020. an absentee ballot. stand on issues that matter to working people. The Voice of 951 www.ufcw951.org | [email protected] | 1.800.999.0951 | OCTOBER 2020 When Deciding Who will Receive Your Vote, UFCW 951 Urges You to Consider the Candidates’ Position on Issues Critical to Workers President and vice President of the United States Joe Biden Donald Trump and and Kamala Harris Mike Pence Would enact hazard pay for all frontline X Failed to enact nationwide hazard pay or workers in grocery, meat processing and increase wages for frontline workers during health care. the COVID-19 pandemic. Called for personal protective equipment X Compelled frontline workers in meat processing and priority coronavirus testing for to remain on the job during the pandemic with no frontline workers. new safety standards in place to protect them. Joe Biden, Democratic Would double the number of OSHA X Supports proposals to give companies Incumbent Presidential candidate for President, has investigators to improve oversight and immunity from liability if workers get candidate Donald Trump and been a long-standing company accountability. COVID-19 on the job. Vice President Mike Pence champion for the rights of Has consistently fought for unions and the X Created significant barriers to unionization have supported and working people across ability of workers to collectively bargain. -
August 7 Primary Candidate List
Partisan Section Governor Party Patrick Colbeck R Brian Calley R Jim Hines R Bill Schuette R Gretchen Whitmer D Abdul El-Sayed D Shri Thanedar D Bill Gelineau Lib John J. Tatar Lib United States Senator John James R Sandy Pensler R Debbie Stabenow D Representative in Congress - 8th District Mike Bishop R Lokesh Kumar R Elissa Slotkin D Chris Smith D Brian Ellison Lib Representative in Congress - 9th District Candius Stearns R Martin Brook D Andy Levin D Ellen Lipton D Representative in Congress - 11th District Kerry Bentivolio R Lena Epstein R Klint Kesto R Mike Kowall R Rocky Raczkowski R Tim Greimel D Suneel Gupta D Suneel Gupta D Fayrouz Saad D Nancy Skinner D Haley Stevens D Leonard Schwartz Lib Representative in Congress - 14th District Marc S. Herschfus R Brenda Lawrence D State Senator - 11th District Boris Tuman R Crystal Bailey D Jeremy Moss D Vanessa Moss D James Turner D James K. Young Lib State Senator - 12th District Chris Karwacki R Michael D. McCready R Vernon Molnar R Jim Tedder R Terry Whitney R Rosemary Bayer D Jeremy Ross Haines D Kate Logan D Jeff Pittel Lib State Senator - 13th District Marty Knollenberg R Mallory McMorrow D State Senator - 14th District Katherine Houston R Ruth Johnson R Cris Rariden D Jason B. Waisanen D Renee Watson D State Senator - 15th District Hugh D. Crawford R Jim Runestad R Mike Saari R Julia Pulver D Representative in State Legislature - 26th District Al Gui R Jim Ellison D Representative in State Legislature - 27th District Janet Flessland R Michelangelo Fortuna III D Robert Wittenberg D Benjamin Carr Lib Representative in State Legislature - 29th District Timothy D. -
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.