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FOIA Request Sent to Cass County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Cass County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024.

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Berrien County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Berrien County Election Division regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Van Buren County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Van Buren County Election Division in Michigan on October 30, 2024.

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Nesbitt champions GOP plan to ‘Grow MI State’

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | May 1, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Wednesday backed a package of bills introduced by Senate Republicans to roll back red tape, restore worker freedoms, and boost economic growth in Michigan, while continuing to fight tax increases on families and small businesses."Senate Republicans will not sit on our hands while Democrats continue to suffocate Michigan’s economic future by kowtowing to union bosses, doling out millions of taxpayer dollars to their favorite global corporations, and stifling small business growth with overburdensome red tape and...

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Nesbitt Urges UM President to Defend Student Safety Amid Anti-Semitic Events

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Apr 25, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Thursday sent a letter to University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono urging the school’s leader and Board of Regents to defend student safety after the state-funded research institution became another site of hateful anti-Semitic demonstrations sweeping the nation."The free and open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our free nation and its university system, but a line has been crossed when members of the Jewish community are forced to fear for their safety on campus simply because they are Jewish. Freedom...

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Hall, Nesbitt witness border crisis firsthand in visit to southern border

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Apr 16, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — House Republican Leader Matt Hall and Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt recently visited the United States’ southern border with Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas. The visit aimed to observe the ongoing efforts to combat the border crisis that has escalated during President Joe Biden's administration.During their visit, the legislative leaders met with Texas officials and witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by illegal immigration. The operation they observed, known as Texas’ Operation Lone Star, focuses on enhancing border security, reducing illegal...

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Nesbitt, Wendzel Criticize EGLE for Delaying Permits, Harming Michigan Farmers

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Apr 16, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt and state Rep. Pauline Wendzel have raised concerns about the delays and bureaucracy faced by Michigan's blueberry growers due to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).Nesbitt criticized EGLE, stating, "Unelected bureaucrats at EGLE have stalled for more than a year, refusing to issue required permits or answer for their ongoing negligence." He expressed frustration over the impact of these delays on both growers and consumers, emphasizing the need for accountability.Wendzel echoed these...

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Nesbitt Celebrates Reopening of Palisades Nuclear Generating Station in Michigan

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 27, 2024

Senator Aric Nesbitt, the Senate Republican Leader, expressed his enthusiasm for the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station in southwest Michigan. He emphasized the positive impact this decision will have on the region, stating, "Palisades coming back online is a big win for southwest Michigan as it means more jobs and more reliable, affordable power for the people of this state."Nesbitt also highlighted the importance of Palisades in providing stable energy amidst concerns about future energy mandates. He pointed out, "With the dark shadow of Gov....

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Nesbitt will seek answers after quiet shutdown of MDHHS Benton Harbor office

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 20, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, expressed deep concern after discovering the sudden closure of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) office in Benton Harbor. Nesbitt stated, "I find it very troubling to learn from local media that the MDHHS office in Benton Harbor has been closed for the past two weeks — allegedly because of mold issues — and more than 170 state employees are working from home or other sites with minimal information shared with the community and nondescript notices posted at the location."...

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Nesbitt blasts Dem bills to funnel more tax dollars into global corporations, harm Michigan small businesses

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 19, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, criticized the recent actions of Democrats in the Legislature. Nesbitt expressed his concerns stating, "Families and small business owners continue to struggle across our state, and Democrats in the Legislature continue to kick them while they’re down. Instead of working toward real solutions to grow Michigan’s economy and encourage prosperity, Senate Democrats — after already repealing Right to Work, resurrecting Prevailing Wage, and guaranteeing higher energy costs — have chosen to play a name...

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Leaked documents prompt call for ban on transgender treatments for minors in Michigan

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 15, 2024

State Representative Brad Paquette has urged House Speaker Joe Tate to advance legislation prohibiting the use of puberty blockers and sex reassignment surgeries on minors in Michigan.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Berrien County in 2021

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Berrien County received $8.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Cass County in 2021

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cass County received $6.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Nesbitt blasts Dems for refusing to protect Michiganders from fentanyl trafficking, U.S. border crisis

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 28, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, criticized Senate Democrats for their failure to address the issue of fentanyl trafficking and the U.S. border crisis in Michigan. Nesbitt expressed his frustration, stating, “Once again, the Democrat majority has chosen to cater to their special interests rather than working to solve real problems to improve the quality of life for the people of Michigan. It is a tragedy that they are using their slim majority to protect milkweed and butterflies rather than working on commonsense solutions to protect the people of...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Van Buren County rise or fall in 2021?

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Van Buren County received $13.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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979 Allegan County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Allegan County received $4,096,218 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Van Buren County receive in 2021?

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Van Buren County received $3,225,859 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Cass County farmers in 2021 reached $3,078,219

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Cass County received $3,078,219 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Berrien County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Berrien County received $4,026,837 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Nesbitt Supports Republican Plan to Protect Michigan Communities Against Biden's Border Policies

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Feb 21, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt voiced his support for a plan introduced by Senate Republicans aimed at addressing the failures of President Joe Biden's border policies and protecting Michigan communities. Nesbitt emphasized the need to enforce U.S. immigration laws and safeguard local areas from the repercussions of the current crisis."Joe Biden’s disastrous open border policies have led to a crisis of proportions never experienced before in our nation’s history," Nesbitt stated. He highlighted the overwhelming impact on communities, stating, "small communities and...