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Michigan Legislature approves $4.2 billion COVID-19 relief package
Members of the Michigan Legislature passed a $4.2 billion COVID-19 relief bill on March 3, giving the state the go-ahead to spend $3.45 billion of $5 billion in federal funding allocated to it last December, according to reporting by Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan lawmakers had a spike in vote absences during 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic experienced a recent resurgence in Michigan, a significant number of state representatives also failed to make a significant portion of votes in the state Legislature.
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Michigan lawmakers missed more than 3,000 roll call votes in 2020 likely because of COVID-19
Between Michigan's 110 representatives and 38 senators, a total of 3,072 roll call votes were missed in the 2020 session, according to the Missed Votes Report, compiled by MichiganVotes.org editor Jack McHugh.
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LaSata comments on Michigan's presidential election
Michigan Sen. Kim LaSata (R-Bainbridge Township) recently released a statement commenting on election integrity, election law and vetting the election process, posted on MiSenateGOP.