Senator Ed McBroom's Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — The U.P. legislative delegation announced its support Tuesday for the Michigan Strategic Fund’s vote to provide funding for necessary infrastructure upgrades at Highland Copper’s Copperwood Mine project in northern Gogebic County. “This is a great day for the U.P. and Michigan!” said Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. “The west end of the U.P. has been offering its support for this action for over 10

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Ed McBroom recently testified before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of his legislation to honor the life of an influential and innovative member of Michigan’s road-building industry. McBroom’s bill, Senate Bill 53, would designate a portion of US-8 from the Michigan-Wisconsin border to the intersection with US-2 in the city of Norway as the “Medio J. Bacco

LANSING, Mich. — A constitutional amendment was filed in the Michigan Senate and House on Thursday that would reduce the impact of partisanship on the nomination process for candidates for attorney general and secretary of state by putting the decision in the hands of Michigan voters. “Primaries have become the normal practice for selecting nominees for most offices, and many citizens are surprised there are no

Upper Peninsula, Mich. — Sen. Ed McBroom and three U.P. state representatives spoke out on Tuesday against a recent administrative law judge ruling that will increase the cost of energy for U.P. residents and businesses. The ruling comes as the state Senate has failed to consider legislation — passed the state House with broad, bipartisan support earlier this year — that would stop the massive increases.

LANSING, Mich. — Upper Peninsula lawmakers and union leadership will hold a press conference on Wednesday urging the Michigan state Senate to consider House Bills 4007 and 4283 to support stable and affordable energy production in the U.P. Who: Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township. Rep. Karl Bohnak, R-Deerton. Rep. Parker Fairbairn, R-Harbor Springs. Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River. Cleveland-Cliffs representatives. Leadership from

Upper Peninsula, Mich. — The four U.P. representatives and Sen. Ed McBroom released details of the long-awaited budget and road funding deal reached by the Michigan Legislature and governor last night. While Tuesday was the original deadline, a one-week extension was passed to give time to finalize the details. “This has been a very dynamic and challenging budget,” said Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River. “The House and