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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Menominee County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 30, 2024

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

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Legislators demand reimbursement for EMS calls to Michigan state prisons

By UP Gazette | Oct 29, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Oct 3, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Aug 22, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Jul 30, 2024

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

By UP Gazette | Jul 26, 2024

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.