State Rep. Dave Prestin
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Recent News About State Rep. Dave Prestin
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Rep. Prestin reintroduces bills on bleeding control education and liability protection
State Representative Dave Prestin has announced the reintroduction of a bipartisan legislative package aimed at preventing blood loss and saving lives.
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Rep. Prestin supports compromise on tipped wage and sick leave
State Representative Dave Prestin played a crucial role in the passage of House Bill 4002, which aims to shield small businesses and tipped workers from new mandates.
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Michigan court upholds relocation plan for Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline
State Representative Dave Prestin of Cedar River issued a statement following the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision to uphold the Michigan Public Service Commission's approval for the relocation of the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline.
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Rep. Prestin opposes tax hike in Whitmer's new road plan
State Representative Dave Prestin has voiced opposition to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent roads plan, which involves increasing taxes to finance the proposal.
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Rep. Dave Prestin appointed vice-chair of House Energy Committee
State Representative Dave Prestin has been appointed as the Majority Vice-Chair of the House Energy Committee.
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Prestin supports budget transparency with unanimous House approval
State Representative Dave Prestin has voted in favor of House Resolution 14, which aims to bring transparency and accountability to legislatively directed spending initiatives.
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Michigan House passes bills supporting tipped workers and small businesses
State Representative Dave Prestin voted in favor of House Bills 4001 and 4002 on Thursday.
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Lawmakers push legislation to keep U.P.'s RICE generators running amid green mandates
State Representative Karl Bohnak has introduced legislation aimed at supporting energy production in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan GOP lawmakers criticize deforestation for solar panel projects
State Representatives Karl Bohnak, Greg Markkanen, and Dave Prestin, along with State Senator Ed McBroom, have voiced their opposition to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) plan to deforest state land for green energy projects.
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Bipartisan group blocks House Democrat agenda due to attendance issues
State Representative Dave Prestin has praised a bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers, including Republicans and a Detroit Democrat, for their resistance to what he describes as the "radical agenda" of the House Democrat leadership.
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House passes bill promoting education on bleeding control
State Representative Dave Prestin voted in favor of a new plan aimed at helping individuals save lives by preventing blood loss.
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House committee approves Stop the Bleed plan; moves forward for full consideration
State Representative Dave Prestin announced that his bipartisan initiative to help prevent blood loss in emergencies has passed the House Judiciary Committee with unanimous support.
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Rep. Prestin criticizes DNR's plan for fee hikes in Michigan
State Representative Dave Prestin has criticized the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for attempting to increase costs for Michigan residents.
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Legislators demand reimbursement for EMS calls to Michigan state prisons
State Representatives Jaime Greene and David Prestin have urged the Michigan Legislature to reimburse local EMS agencies for emergency services provided to state prisons.
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Rep. Prestin calls for improved prison staffing after Chippewa Correctional Facility assault
State Representative Dave Prestin has called for improvements in working conditions and staffing levels in Michigan's prisons after a recent incident at the Chippewa Correctional Facility. During a tour with Michigan Corrections Officers’ Union President Byron Osborn and other officials, a prisoner assaulted an inspector. The attack occurred after the prisoner was searched upon exiting the dining hall, which he was informed did not violate policy.
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Michigan lawmakers criticize new bill aimed at reducing training requirements for correctional staff
State Sen. Ed McBroom, alongside state Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen, urged Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington to address staffing crises in Michigan prisons by listening to frontline officers. The lawmakers joined informational pickets organized by the corrections officers’ union at three Upper Peninsula prisons this week.
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Michigan Supreme Court ruling sparks concern over impact on hospitality sector
State Rep. Dave Prestin issued a statement on Thursday in response to the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling mandating an increase in the minimum wage to $15 by 2030, the elimination of the tip credit, and new paid leave benefits for employees. These changes are set to begin on February 21, 2025.
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U.P Republicans call for immediate action on prison staffing crisis
State Sen. Ed McBroom, alongside state Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen, has called for urgent action from Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington in response to increasing crises at Michigan prisons. The recent unrest at the Baraga prison has resulted in significant damage to facilities, with assaults on officers rising across all five Upper Peninsula MDOC prisons.
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Upper Peninsula projects secure funding in Michigan's 2025 state budget
State Rep. Dave Prestin and state Sen. Ed McBroom on Friday announced funding for the Gladstone Senior Center and Stephenson Area Public Schools within the state budget for next year. The Gladstone Senior Center is receiving $505,000 for facility renovations, while Stephenson Area Public Schools will get $400,000 to resurface its track.
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Rep. Prestin announces $6M funding for repairs at Rudyard Area Schools
State Rep. Dave Prestin announced on Thursday that Rudyard Area Schools will receive $6 million in the upcoming school aid budget to address critical infrastructure issues. The funding was confirmed following the signing of the budget into law by Governor Whitmer on Tuesday.