MI SENATE PASSES BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES
This week in Lansing, the Republican-led Michigan Senate once again passed a balanced budget, without tax increases, further demonstrating our strong belief that government must control spending and live within its means.
We passed the budget weeks ahead of schedule, and now await action by the House of Representatives. This budget funds a smaller, more focused state government, capable of providing essential services in a more streamlined and efficient manner. The goal is to not only balance the budget, but create a competitive business environment for those businesses that currently call Michigan home, and for those who are looking for a home to grow and prosper.
URGENT: BE A LEADER IN YOUR AREA FOR TEAM BISHOP
Dear Friend and Fellow Republican,
This is it. The Democrats have already endorsed their nominee for Attorney General and now we must determine which Republican best matches up against their candidate. We need to get this right to ensure we retain Republican control of the Attorney General’s office.
I have been campaigning for the Republican nomination for Attorney General for over a year and it has been amazing journey meeting with so many of my long time friends at local GOP events, Lincoln Day Dinners and other gatherings in all corners of Michigan. As I write you today, our campaign continues to grow and we are stronger and more energized than ever.
BISHOP LAUNCHES RADIO AD IN BID FOR AG; BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE
This week, Mike Bishop for Attorney General launched their first radio advertisement of the campaign. The ad focuses on Mike Bishop's track record of Protecting Michigan as a State Representative, State Senator, Senate Majority Leader and as a private practice attorney.
Click here to listen to the ad.
"Following the nomination of David Leyton by the Democrats, we've entered a new phase of our campaign," Senator Bishop said. "We are focused on showing delegates and voters why my experience and plan match up best against the Democratic opponent."
TAX DAY UPDATE; CHAMBER APPLAUDS BISHOP'S LEADERSHIP AGAINST NEW TAXES
On this tax day, I wanted to thank all of you for your continued support of the efforts of our Michigan Senate to stand up against tax increases and our demand for government to live within its means.
Today, tens of thousands of patriots are gathering across Michigan to renew their commitment to joining our fight against new taxes. Every day it seems, the Democrats in Lansing are trying to find a new way to take money out of your wallet, and I want you to know that as Senate Majority Leader, I remain steadfast in my commitment to stop any new tax burden on Michigan's families.
It's an exciting year to be a Michigan Republican!
What a great honor it has been to serve as Senate Majority Leader at this pivotal time in our state's history. I am proud to lead a caucus that continues to fight for conservative principles like limited government, personal responsibility and the rights and personal liberty as guaranteed by our Constitution. Our caucus is purpose driven and while we bring responsible solutions to the table every day, we also have a fundamental duty to stop the never ending liberal agenda put forth by the Governor and state House of Representatives.
Over the years, I've been privileged to get to know and personally work with many of the GOP grassroots activists. In fact, it was the grassroots that secured the Senate Republican majority just two and a half years ago. At the time, I was traveling across the state working side-by-side with my fellow Republicans, putting everything I had into the campaign to retain a Republican majority. In the end, all of us learned that every vote truly does count as we were able to retain the majority by less than 1300 votes statewide. One could only imagine what this state would look like today if we lost our last remaining republican stronghold. We dodged a bullet, but proved that hard work and dedication really pays off!
Hard work and dedication are essential to every job and any important cause. With our state and our country at a crossroads, now more than ever we have a responsibility to lead with conviction. I didn't run for public office to sit back and feather my nest for my next public office, I ran to make a difference. And that's exactly what I will continue to do.
So today, I write to ask for your support in my bid to become your next Attorney General!
A lot goes into the decision to run for any public office. In this case, I made my decision because I honestly believe I'm the best candidate for the job.
I am proud to bring a unique perspective to this campaign. I've spent more of my professional career in the private sector than as a public servant. I worked through law school and after graduation I opened my own law firm. Over the years, I've established myself as tough advocate and an ethical professional. My career has even taken me to the highest court in the land where I was sworn in by Chief Justice Rehnquist to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
In my private law practice, I fought for my clients in court to protect their businesses and to protect their families. When MDOT came in and tried to take land away from the citizens of Almont, I represented the people and stopped the taking; when one of my client's had their identity stolen and was without any hope in straightening out his life, I came in and fought to clear his name and cleanse his credit history; as a local prosecutor, when people violated the law, whether it was drunk driving or domestic abuse, I was there to prosecute them and ensure justice.
Since being elected to public office, my top priority continues to be the protection of the people and the pursuit of justice. Among other legislative work, I have authored legislation to empower families to protect themselves from predatory internet solicitations and one of the most devastating crimes in the digital age, identity theft.
Although I'm proud of my resume, you should also know that I have experience winning on the convention floor. You may have been there in 1996 when I was honored by our party with the Republican nomination for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. I fought hard for the nomination and those that were there will recall that I ultimately had to stand up to my own party to ensure we nominated a candidate with strong conservative principles. I won the nomination, but was told by the party bosses that I would never hold public office just because I stood up for what was right. To this day, I'm proud to have stood firm and insist that the party stay true to its core principles and I look forward to doing it again.
