Michigan Senate Republicans outline 2021 goals ahead of Whitmer’s State of the State
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
Posted Jan 26, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake speaks to a crowd of supporters during a rally for Pastors Alliance Thursday Oct. 8, 2020. The rally which was preplanned took place hours after details were released regarding a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer surfaced. Nicole Hester/Mlive.com
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LANSING, MI - Republican state senators outlined their 19 legislative priorities for this year a day before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to make her State of the State address.
The plans from Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, and the Republican caucus feature general calls towards COVID-19 protection and a focus on business-friendly talking points such as “targeted relief” to “help families get back on their feet.”
Nearly 20,000 Michigan residents filed for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus pandemic s adverse effect on the economy showed no immediate signs of letting up.This figure represents those who are filing for regular state benefits. If approved, those claimants will receive the $300 federal stimulus, but will likely be eligible for 20 weeks of benefits, not the 26 that most claimants have received throughout the majority of the pandemic.But those who have exhausted their Pandemic
Baker Signs Safe Patient Access to Emergency Care Act
On Friday, Gov. Charles Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care.
Named in memory of Laura Levis, Baker and Polito were also joined by Laura’s husband, Pete DeMarco, members of her family, and Sen. Pat Jehlen.
“I signed ‘Laura’s Law’ to safeguard against future tragedies occurring just steps away from hospital emergency departments,” said Baker. “In the wake of her tragic passing, Laura’s husband, Pete, undertook an exhaustive effort to honor her legacy and protect others from similar fates. After months of collaboration and hard work with legislators, including Senator Jehlen and Representative Barber, I am proud to sign Laura’s Law and celebrate her memory in a meaningful way.”